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Bruce Dessau
Bruce Dessau

Bruce Dessau

  • Journalist and reviewer

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Dara O Briain review

The comedian delivers an emotionally charged and gripping tale of tracking down his birth father.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd May 2025

Alex Horne discusses speculation about the one Taskmaster person he didn't like

During an interview on Radio X with ] and Pippa Taylor, Taskmaster's Alex Horne has said that since he last appeared on the show and mentioned there was one person on Taskmaster that he didn't like, there's been lots of speculation, with various contestants asking if he was talking about them.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st May 2025

Aisling Bea discovers her past on Who Do You Think You Are?

Bea discovers that her family history is shaped by some of the most significant moments in Irish history.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th May 2025

Dylan Moran to star in performance of As You Like It

Moran will play Touchstone in a production held in Bath to be directed by Ralph Fiennes.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2025

Nick Mohammed review

The comedian balances the professional with the personal in a high energy evening that also mixes magic with extended comic set-pieces.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th May 2025

Jack Skipper at Leicester Square Theatre review

TikTok has brought him fame but his show is classic stand-up.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th May 2025

Scott Bennett review

Scott Bennett has been highly rated on the comedy club circuit for a number of years now, but it finally looks like he is building up a much-deserved head of career steam.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th May 2025

Matt Hutchinson writes book about being a black doctor

Matt Hutchinson has written a book about his experience of working for the NHS, entitled Are You Really The Doctor?

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th May 2025

Mel Giedroyc to take over as new host of Where There's A Will There's A Wake

Mel takes the reins of the gloriously dark comedy podcast where celebrity guests bring their deaths to life as they plan their final day, from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th May 2025

Natalie Palamides: Weer review

A silly, seductive, slapstick joy is the perfect show to open London's newest theatrical venue.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd May 2025

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