To tell the full story of the Jewish contribution to British entertainment would require a very large exhibition but this small yet fact-laden show gives a nice overview... more
Whether a fan of the Danish cop series, The Killing, or obsessed with Professor Brian Cox on Sunday nights, this season's television tribes
all think their series is the best. Nick Curtis classifies each species... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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