Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
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Charlie Higson was planning a workplace sitcom but Ricky Gervais beat him to it
The Fast Show star Charlie Higson wanted to do a spin-off starring office joker Colin Hunt, but was beaten to it when Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant had a hit with The Office.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2024Spencer Jones review
Jones is one of those performers who simply has funny bones.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th April 2024The Space announces 150 more Edinburgh Fringe shows
With another 150 brand new shows going on sale at theSpaceUK for the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here are some highlights of the shows you won't want to miss.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th April 2024Just The Tonic announces Edinburgh Fringe shows
Just The Tonic's 2024 Edinburgh Fringe programme has announced 128 incredible shows so far with tickets on sale now.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th April 2024Rarely asked questions: Spencer Jones
After lockdown, Spencer Jones moved with his young family from London to Devon - nearer to the beach, closer to his mum, and more chilled than the city. Was it an easy move? No. But was it the right choice? Also no.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th April 2024Michael McIntyre, O2 Arena review
Michael McIntyre is not really a stand-up comedian at all. He's a That's Us comedian. Or a That's Me comedian. Or an Elbow Nudge comedian. Sitting in the stalls at the packed O2 Arena every punchline seemed to be accompanied by the sight of row upon row of couples poking each other in the ribs and suggesting that the smart-suited comic must have been spying on them.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th April 2024Reginald D Hunter at Leicester Square Theatre review
Comedy virtuoso mixes big ideas with plenty of zingers.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th April 2024Pleasance adds more shows to Edinburgh Fringe
The Pleasance has added another 134 shows to their Edinburgh Festival Fringe roster this summer.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Berk's Nest production company announces more Edinburgh Shows
Newly announced shows include the return of Sophie Duker, Celya AB, and Paul Williams - the "little Alex Horne" of Taskmaster New Zealand.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Blind charity's printer is named after superstar comedian
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) turned to supporters in its quest to come up with names for the new braille printers and embossers and following many inspired suggestions, the winning names included "Bill Brailey".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024