Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Stewart Lee March of the Lemmings book launch photos
Just going through some recent photos and found these shots of Stewart Lee's book launch for his latest collection of writings March of the Lemmings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st September 2019Live review: Funny Women Final
The fourth act in this year's Funny Women Stage Award final, Charlie George, commented soon after coming onstage that "No-one is straight any more." She had clearly being watching from the wings or chatting to her fellow finalists as almost all of this year's Funny Women final line-up were either gay, bisexual, transsexual or pansexual. It's probably a reflection of both the comedy world and the "real" world and good to see that people can be open and honest about their sexuality at a time when society also feels like it is in danger of becoming more closed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th September 2019Line 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 2019Michael Barrymore to star in Dancing On Ice
It has been reported that Michael Barrymore is to make a primetime comeback on ITV1's next series of Dancing on Ice.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019TV Review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a good idea and it makes sure that stand-ups can't easily fall back on their own familiar set. I just wish Sara Pascoe did little more than exchange banter with her guests when she introduces them and then chat a bit when she tots up the scores at the end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019Paul Sinha interview
'I think I had a breakdown after Parkinson's diagnosis'.
Bruce Dessau, i Newspaper, 18th September 2019Review: Jack Whitehall - Travels With My Father
There are plenty of laughs and nobody is getting hurt so what's the problem? If you don't like the sound of it don't watch it. I'm not trying to bend over backwards to say nice things about this instalment, it's genuinely enjoyable.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th September 2019Live at the Apollo 2019 line-up
The names currently in the frame so far with more to be revealed are Stephen Bailey, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Alex Edelman, Kae Kurd, Darren Harriott (hosting), Lou Sanders, Paul McAffrey and Jess Fostekew.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th September 2019TV review: Scarborough, BBC One
I've been a touch tardy publishing my review of Scarborough and I've not been able to avoid some of the reviews that Derren Litten's new sitcom has received. There have been good ones and bad ones and, I have to say, I side more with the good ones.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2019Live review: Greenwich Comedy Festival
Reviews of Daniel Kitson, Bridget Christie, Steen Raskopoulos, Lou Sanders and Nish Kumar.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2019