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Simon Amstell can wrestle gut-wrenching laughs out of his existential angst

17.08.09

Edinburgh comedy: In absolute contrast to his lightweight Never Mind The Buzzcocks persona, Simon Amstell in the flesh is frank, philosophical and painfully funny... more

London's laughing: Guide to The Camden Fringe

29.07.09

The Camden Fringe is the in full flow — Bruce Dessau guides you to the funniest bits around.... more

Boris joins the Highbury set

21.01.09

As the Mayor moves into the blessed N5 postcode, one resident explains its enduring appeal... more

Should Wossy return?

21.11.08

As the BBC Trust decides to reinstate Jonathan Ross, two writers give their fiercely contrasting views... more

Brand's crime isn't bad taste but bad jokes

29.10.08

The BBC’s ‘prank’ is indefensible – but shouldn’t be used to stifle blokeish British humour... more

Thank Goth for the Mighty Boosh and Brand

29.07.08

Brand and Noel Fielding triumphed as their oddly-named occasional double act, The Goth Detectives, at their Lyceum Theatre show.... more

Spaced star swamped by talent

19.06.08

A charity benefit night that was already packed with extremely funny people may not have been the ideal launchpad for Jessica Hynes' stand-up career, says Bruce Dessau.... more

Talent trampled by talk

02.04.08

Andrew Maxwell and Simon Amstell did not have a very successful gig at Neighbourhood. But it was more the setting than the comedians that were to blame, says Bruce Dessau.... more

Back on track

18.03.08

After a break from touring, The Coral give an effortlessly cool performance at The Cobden Club; proving they still have what it takes to warm the crowd, says Amira Hashish.... more

Comics answer the call to arms

24.09.07

Satirist Mark Thomas assembled a formidable supporting cast for a charity fundraising event at the Carling Apollo.... more

Critic's Choice: Top 5 Comedy

20.09.07

There's top class laughs this week, including Al Murray, Rhona Cameron, Jason Byrne and Russel Brand to name a few.... more

Amstell rides the crest of a wave

09.08.07

Nailing British reserve quite superbly, Simon Amstell intelligently persuades the audience to see the world his way during his Edinburgh show.... more

Edinburgh Festival highlights

24.07.07

From theatre to comedy, music and film, our critics pick the best of the Edinburgh Festival.... more

Comedian offers a sneak preview

22.06.07

Funnyman and presenter of Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Simon Amstell, previews his Edinburgh Fringe routine in the capital on Monday June 25... more

From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... more

Critic's choice: top comedy nights

14.06.07

Bruce Dessau picks the best comedy nights in London over the weekend including great acts previewing their Edinburgh shows and Ed Byrne at the Open Air Theatre, Regents Park.... more

No time for monkeying around

15.05.07

Orangaid, a benefit to save the Sumatran Orangutan, confirmed Bill Bailey is not monkeying around when it comes to world domination.... more

Café serves up a special night of comedy

12.04.07

Café de Paris is hosting a night of comedy and live music in aid of the charity One Parent Families.... more

Critic's choice: top comedy shows

29.03.07

Frenetic sketches from Laurence & Gus, Nick Doody putting the boot in on organised religion, and magic tricks from Ross Noble look-a-like Pete Firman are all among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more

Ricky - smug but still scintillating

22.01.07

Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and Mark Thomas all pulled out at the last minute, but Ricky Gervais and some last minute stand-ins ensured the night was still a success. ... more