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Review by Steve Bennett:
'Jack Gillespie hit an entirely different note as he took to the stage fidgety and nervous, unsure of what to do with the mic before hesitantly trying to splutter gags out. But he'd muddle the words, getting the punchlines out before the set-up or visibly losing confidence in his jokes before the big finish. This sort of anti-comedy is easy to do badly, but Gillespie clearly has such a firm grip on the mechanics of the artform that every embarrassed move contrib
Review by Steve Bennett:
'Jack Gillespie hit an entirely different note as he took to the stage fidgety and nervous, unsure of what to do with the mic before hesitantly trying to splutter gags out. But he'd muddle the words, getting the punchlines out before the set-up or visibly losing confidence in his jokes before the big finish. This sort of anti-comedy is easy to do badly, but Gillespie clearly has such a firm grip on the mechanics of the artform that every embarrassed move contributed to a perfectly judged set. The panel of industry experts certainly thought so, and awarded him a well-deserved second.'
Competitions:
Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2014 - Runner Up
Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2013 - Quarter Finalist
