Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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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 2025Edinburgh Fringe to celebrate Comic Strip with special shows
The classic comedy The Comic Strip Presents is to be celebrated at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer with special screenings and Q&As with the stars.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2025Bradley Cooper directs Hollywood movie based on John Bishop's life
Filming has just wrapped on Is This Thing On? an upcoming romantic comedy set in the world of stand-up directed by Bradley Cooper that is based on a pivotal incident in the life of John Bishop.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2025Alice Snedden at Soho Theatre review
A wonderfully witty turn from the versatile Kiwi comic.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th April 2025John Shuttleworth review
Graham Fellows' creation is still gloriously enjoyable.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th April 2025Musical Comedy Awards Final at Bloomsbury Theatre review
I've judged a lot of comedy competitions over the years but I've never judged one like this. This is the first time I can recall sitting in the stalls hoping that some bad acts would come on to make my job easier after seeing so many potential victors.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 14th April 2025Sarah Roberts review
Sarah Roberts is determined to unapologetically be her (hot, talented and baffling) self.
Bruce Dessau, A Young(ish) Perspective, 14th April 2025Last One Laughing - second series dream team? Your choices revealed
Here is the top ten according to my readers... though of course you might disagree.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2025Sketch Off! review
Just before he brought on the first act, compere Sam Nicoresti jokingly described the sketch comedy coming up as "essentially mucking about". At times over the next two hours it felt as if he had a point. But there was also creativity, imagination and audacity on display.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th April 2025Ayo Adenekan wins Brass Tacks Debut Fund
Edinburgh local Ayo Adenekan has been revealed as winner of this year's Brass Tacks Debut Fund, supported by Red Bull UK.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th April 2025