http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-2576-bruce-dessau/topic-rss.do Bruce Dessau RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/article-23751773-michael-mcintyre-is-laughing-all-the-way-to-the-bank.do Michael McIntyre is set to become one of Britain’s wealthiest entertainers, earning up to £10 million from a series of sold-out shows. 2009-10-02T11:46:46Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23667207-the-girls-are-a-washout-in-sir-alan-sugars-soap-opera-of-pure-naked-ambition.do There has never before, in the annals of television, been a programme so exquisitely tailored to our need for an exposé of the emperor's new clothes 2009-03-26T09:29:04Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23610500-50-ways-to-have-fun-in-2009.do Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months. 2009-01-02T10:12:38Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23609999-lets-get-this-party-started.do Still stuck for the best way of seeing out the credit crunch year? Here’s our guide to what’s on offer in London on New Year's Eve. 2008-12-31T11:05:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23609439-the-best-of-the-best.do Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views. 2008-12-30T11:47:14Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23559399-25-events-to-raise-your-spirits-this-autumn.do Something might be rotten in the City but in London’s arts world there’s plenty to be upbeat about. Here’s our pick of must-sees to brighten up longer nights 2008-09-24T07:21:55Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23542176-did-you-hear-the-one-about-the-edinburgh-comedy-prize.do There was an Englishman, an Irishman, a Welshman and a couple of Americans on the shortlist for the Edinburgh Fringe's top comedy award 2008-08-20T12:46:28Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23478591-get-ready-to-go-crawling-in-camden.do Camden will host more than 40 bands this weekend including The Fratellis, Los Campesinos! and Robyn for the annual Crawl. Make sure you don't miss out on the best gigs with our festival guide. 2008-04-15T16:16:29Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23429766-big-in-2008.do From pop to classical music to contemporary art, our critics name the young stars who will make their mark in the coming year. 2007-12-28T08:54:31Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/article-23410281-critics-choice-top-five-comedy-shows.do A seriously weird American family, inventive stand-up Dan Antopolski and two successful acts returning from Edinburgh make up Bruce Dessau's comedy picks. 2007-08-30T08:52:13Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/article-23409494-critics-choice-top-five-comedy-shows.do A rare chance to catch Ricky Gervais in intimate surroundings, kids TV presenter Mickey Hutton, Hal Cruttenden and Dave Fulton all make Bruce Dessau's comedy picks this weekend. 2007-08-23T09:38:04Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23405583-edinburgh-festival-highlights.do From theatre to comedy, music and film, our critics pick the best of the Edinburgh Festival. 2007-07-24T08:54:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23401396-critics-choice-top-comedy-nights.do Bruce Dessau previews the best comedy shows in London, including performance art pranksters Noble & Silver and John Hegley's return to Hackney for a show compered by Julian Clary. 2007-06-21T09:21:32Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23401342-the-summers-hottest-tickets.do 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. 2007-06-20T11:33:41Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23400540-critics-choice-top-comedy-nights.do 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. 2007-06-14T08:29:16Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23397863-critics-choice-top-5-comedy-shows.do Full Mooners at midnight, a benefit for Ghana, playful Irishman Kevin McAleer and the mighty, fearless Stephen K Amos - they're all on this weekend. 2007-05-24T10:14:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23395767-critics-choice-top-five-comedy-shows.do Friday Night Project co-host Alan Carr, fast-rising star Michael McIntyre, Arthur Smith's Cut-Price Comedy Club and Time Vine all feature in Bruce Dessau's comedy picks. 2007-05-10T12:33:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23394912-critics-choice-top-comedy-shows.do A UK answer to American Def Comedy shows, Perrier-nominated feisty Aussie Sarah Kendall and the Brighton Festival Fringe all make Bruce Dessau's comedy picks of the week. 2007-05-03T14:20:03Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23390756-critics-choice-top-comedy-shows.do 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. 2007-03-29T11:21:27Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23389081-critics-choice-best-comedy-gigs.do The artist formerly known as Joe Mangel from Neighbours and possible nudity from Edinburgh Festival award winner Phil Nichol feature in Bruce Dessau's comedy picks. 2007-03-15T13:32:11Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23384824-critics-choice-best-comedy-shows.do Bruce Dessau's top comedy picks include the openly political Jeremy Hardy, the stuttering Jaik Campbell and Phil Nichol of Naked Racist fame. 2007-02-08T14:32:24Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23383904-critics-choice-top-five-comedy-shows.do A Richard Pryor-ish Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges, a man being called the new Billy Connolly, are among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks. 2007-02-01T13:52:10Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23382233-critics-choice-top-five-comedy-shows.do From mankind hater Mark Watson to Russell Brand and Ricky Gervais, Bruce Dessau picks his comedy highlights. 2007-01-18T12:49:47Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23380155-wholl-be-the-stars-of-the-arts-in-2007.do Our critics introduce the names to watch out for over the next 12 months - the ones you won’t have heard of before, the ones that you’ll suddenly see everywhere – and the one the critics will love best in 2007. 2007-01-02T11:49:56Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23379817-the-cultural-highlights-of-2006.do From the triumph of Frost/Nixon to pop divas demanding equal opportunities, and a West End song and dance, our critics reflect on 2006. 2006-12-29T12:41:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23375639-critics-choice-top-5-comedy-shows.do The eccentricity of Ken Campbell, the wit of Jimmy Carr and some new material from Ricky Gervais are among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks. 2006-11-23T16:22:59Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23369571-this-weekends-top-five-comedy-shows.do Bruce Dessau sorts out the best laughs in the capital over the next few days: Jason Byrne and one-liner king Milton Jones are among the picks. 2006-10-05T12:29:43Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23366850-critics-choice-top-five-comedy-shows.do Dylan Moran steps into the big-time, Paul Sinha brings his personal monologue to Soho and geeky comic Alex Horne goes beyond the call of duty. Bruce Dessau picks this weekend's best live comedy. 2006-09-14T10:31:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23365115-critics-choice-comedy.do Brilliantly bitchy stand-up from Alan Carr, laddish behaviour from doctor comic Simon Brodkin and some fine yarn-spinning from Owen O'Neill all make Bruce Dessau's top comedy picks. 2006-08-31T11:11:07Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23364304-critics-choice-top-comedy-shows.do Lee Hurst flexes his considerable stand-up muscles and Bob Mills makes a welcome return to the stand-up circuit. Bruce Dessau surveys the weekend's best comedy. 2006-08-24T13:35:07Z