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Josh Jones review – Mancunian comedian meanders in vanishingly insubstantial set

The Guardian's Josh Jones review calls the show camp and ebullient but finds it largely insubstantial and formless.
The critic notes Jones meanders through life anecdotes rather than delivering a cohesive, structured set.
The review highlights moments that land only as vaguely amusing situations rather than strong punchlines.
There is criticism of Jones's approach to sensitive topics, such as the slave trade, with a weak payoff.
The piece notes the show wraps up in under an hour and lacks the craft of stronger gags.
The critic suggests the audience deserved credit for discernment rather than tepidness.
The review frames Jones’s relationship to his audience as a test of whether the show delivers substance.
Overall, the performance is portrayed as lacking structure and coherence despite entertainment value.
The review notes Jones’s likability but questions the show’s depth and development.
The piece closes with a verdict that Jones’s set did not satisfy expectations for craft or persuasive material.

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