Bruce Dessau

Ania Magliano
Comedy

Ania Magliano: On SNL UK you’re contained – stand-up is me unchained

After the intensity of Saturday Night Live – now renewed for a second season – comedian Ania Magliano is unleashing herself on a UK stand-up tour

7 May 2026
Comedy

Maisie Adam: The rising star comic on her next gig, Live at the Apollo

During the pandemic the comic’s profile has soared - now she’s on the biggest comedy show on TV

17 Dec 2021
Comedy

Bridget Christie review: Her comic potency remains undiminished

The highly accomplished stand-up’s new show deserves to be seen by as many people as possible

15 Dec 2021
Comedy

Mo Gilligan and Friends: The Black British Takeover: A sparkling show

The superstar comic made generous space to shine light on talents that should have more exposure

9 Dec 2021
Comedy

Pete Davidson Netflix special: Sheds light on the newsworthy star

What is it that makes the young comic such a magnet for amazing women? And can we work it out from his act?

1 Dec 2021
Theatre

Police Cops The Musical at New Diorama Theatre: Zesty but messy

This riotous song and dance spectacular is fun but it has the potential to be a lot better with a bit of judicious editing

1 Dec 2021
Theatre

La Clique at Leicester Square Spiegeltent review: Escapist thrills

This kind of thrilling fun shouldn’t just be for Christmas

19 Nov 2021
ROB NEWMAN - TOTAL ECLIPSE OF DESCARTES
Comedy

Rob Newman’s Philosophy Show review: whistle-stop tour of ideas

Not everything works, but Newman has an inquisitive mind and is still an entertainer at heart

16 Nov 2021
Comedy

Alfie Brown - Sensitive Man review: motoring towards a masterpiece

The brutally candid comedian returns with a slice of first-rate contrarianism

11 Nov 2021
Tim Minchin
Comedy

Tim Minchin at Eventim Apollo review: the comic virtuoso is back

Back again to reboot a once-rebooted tour Minchin had the audience in the palm of his hand

9 Nov 2021
Comedy

Ahir Shah - Dress: feels like he’s not quite finished dressing it

This new show from one of comedy’s deepest thinkers still feels a little undercooked

4 Nov 2021
Theatre

Austentatious at the Fortune Theatre review: We’re utterly persuaded

The improvised Jane Austen show returns and it’s a silly and chaotic and wonderful as ever

3 Nov 2021
Comedy

Jordan Brookes: Someone slagged me off, now I’ve made a show about it

The award-winning comic is back with a new show and a comedy special on Amazon Prime

2 Nov 2021
Comedy

Live at the Apollo: The young comedians you should be watching now

As the long-standing talent showcase gears up for its 16th season, our critic picks his top young comics to see before they go stratospheric

1 Nov 2021
Comedy

Esther Manito review: Woman on the verge of a breakthrough

This hugely enjoyable take on gender politics marks a definite step up for Manito

29 Oct 2021
Comedy

Liz Kingsman at Soho theatre review: do everything to get a ticket

This social satire is a breathless, blistering, pitch-perfect comic critique of contemporary archetypes and modern manners

17 Oct 2021
Comedy

David Baddiel at Bloomsbury Theatre review: Trolls get vanquished

Though less moving than his last two personal shows, this very funny take on social media is a Twitter tonic

13 Oct 2021
Comedy

Jonathan Pie at Bloomsbury Theatre review: bitesize was better

The YouTuber goes headlong into this set but it could use a bit more updating

6 Oct 2021
Comedy

Mo Gilligan at Eventim Apollo review: An observational masterclass

If you’ve only seen the south Londoner on your iPhone or TV, you’ve only seen half of him, says Bruce Dessau

1 Oct 2021
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Comedy

Shazia Mirza: Coconut review - fearless comedian deserves more fame

This sharp show should push Mirza to another level

30 Sept 2021