Bruce Dessau | The Arts Desk

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Bruce Dessau

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Bruce specialises in music, TV and comedy. He writes for The London Evening Standard and is the author of biographies of numerous major figures, including George Michael and Rowan Atkinson. His latest book is Beyond A Joke: Inside The Dark World of Stand-Up Comedy (Random House). He is also the editor of comedy website beyondthejoke.co.uk

Articles By Bruce Dessau

Grinderman, Coronet Saturday, 02 October 2010 Read more...	Edwyn Collins, Queen Elizabeth Hall Friday, 24 September 2010 Read more...
The xx, Somerset House Tuesday, 13 July 2010 Read more...	Elvis Costello, Royal Festival Hall Sunday, 20 June 2010 Read more...
The Duckworth Lewis Method, Queen Elizabeth Hall Friday, 18 June 2010 Read more...	Gorillaz, Roundhouse Thursday, 29 April 2010 Read more...
Bombay Bicycle Club, The Forum, London Sunday, 25 April 2010 Read more...	Mumford & Sons, Shepherds Bush Empire Monday, 15 March 2010 Read more...
Hot Chip, Brixton O2 Academy Saturday, 27 February 2010 Read more...	Vampire Weekend, Brixton O2 Academy Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Read more...
Delphic, Tabernacle, W11 Wednesday, 27 January 2010 Read more...	Richard Hawley, Royal Festival Hall Sunday, 24 January 2010 Read more...

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