Press clippings
Review: The Laugharne Weekend
Although there was plenty of top rate comedy slotted in between the art, I have to be honest. The funniest set actually came from a musician.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2023Jongleurs announces comeback gigs
The reborn Jongleurs comedy club has announced its first batch of dates, featuring old-school comics as well as circuit stalwarts. One of the first events to be staged under the banner will be at the Blackpool Winter Gardens later this month featuring former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson alongside Bobby Davro, pictured, and Billy Pearce.
Chortle, 2nd May 2021Soho Theatre announces reopening programme
Soho Theatre has announced its reopening season featuring live theatre, live comedy and live cabaret.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2021Ian Cognito film being made
Ian Cognito, the hellraising stand-up comedian who died in 2019, is to be the subject of a new film.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2020Comics rally to aid Simon Clayton after stroke
Comedians are rallying around fellow stand-up Simon Clayton after he suffered a stroke. A crowdfunder set up by comic Susan Murray to help ease his financial worries has raised almost £9,000 in just five days, three times the original target.
Chortle, 7th August 2020Laugharne Weekend Festival saved
This year's Laugharne Weekend Festival will go ahead as planned. There was a risk that the future of the unique South Wales Festival was in jeopardy following the shock withdrawal of an annual £20,000 Arts Council grant, but a sucessful crowdfunding campaign and support from the Welsh Assembly has saved the day. The UK's quirkiest arts festival, running from 27 - 29 March, celebrates 13 years with leading artists, comedians, musicians, authors and poets.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th March 2020Line up announced for Women In Comedy Festival 2019
This October sees the return of the seventh annual Women in Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th September 2019British Comedy Guide's top tips
The British Comedy Guide team selects the best Edinburgh Fringe shows they've seen so far in preview.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2019Random 8: Susan Murray
Planes, trains and outdoor mods: Susan Murray endures a turbulent eight-question experience.
British Comedy Guide, 18th June 2019New comedy club launches In Soho
Red Imp Comedy Club has teamed up with Soho private members club The Union for a new West End monthly comedy club. Comedians Mary Bourke, Ian Stone and Susan Murray will launch the opening night of the Union Sessions: Red Imp Comedy Club on Thursday 23rd May 2019.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd May 2019