Bruce Dessau
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings Page 301
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton discuss new show
"We hope there's an 'oh my God' moment. There is always a desire to wrong-foot the viewer. That's what you strive to do."
Bruce Dessau, The Independent, 2nd February 2014Opinion: My Jim Davidson shame?
Early in the run I looked online at the odds and he was 22-1. I thought that was worth a few quid. I don't bet except on the British Open so I completely forgot that I had a Paddy Power internet account opened in a moment of madness a couple of years ago. Then real life got in the way and by the time I got to the bookmakers Davidson's odds had come down to 7-4. I whacked £20 on anyway.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th January 2014News: Julian Barratt unveils Jon Breeze
No press tickets issued, no reviewers invited to Julian Barratt's first "love blast" at the Soho Theatre in the guise of relaxation guru Jon Breeze, who wants to "touch your now".
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2014South Bank Awards for Bridget Christie & Nick Helm
2013 Foster's Award Winner Bridget Christie and Nick Helm have been victorious today at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2014Opinion: Rufus Hound...MEP?
The news that Rufus Hound is planning to stand as an MEP for the pro-NHS National Health Action Party makes him the latest in an increasingly long line of comedians dipping their toes into stormy political waters.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2014News: Alasdair Beckett-King wins NATYS
Comedian, illustrator and filmmaker Alasdair Beckett-King was crowned the latest New Act of the Year at the Bloomsbury Theatre tonight (Sunday).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2014Opinion: The wrong kind of audience participation
Tommy Tiernan had one of those people in last night at the Soho Theatre. You know, the ones who insist on interrupting your seamless routine and think that they are helping you out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd January 2014Opinion: Reviewing the situation - or not in this case
I've been going to comedy gigs for as long as I can remember and reviewing them for nearly as long, but last night there was a first. I was sitting in an aisle seat about eight rows back from the stage at Frank Skinner's opening show at the Leicester Square Theatre. During his set there was a tap on my shoulder. It was one of the ushers: "Please do not take notes." "Why?" I asked. "It's policy."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd January 2014Review: Frank Skinner, Leicester Square Theatre
There was plenty to smile about beyond the filth - after seven years away from stand-up, Skinner's act now includes haikus and references to Plato.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd January 2014News: New solo gig from Julian Barratt
Following recent rumours of a Mighty Boosh tour which were promptly denied by the duo's management, Julian Barratt is definitely doing a live gig in his own right.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th January 2014