Review: Jake Lambert

Well this is the first time we've seen a show start with "Maff Brown can't make it today so I will be standing in his place. Can you give me 2 minutes to pop to the loo as I ran most of the way here". At this point Ben gave me a look of "what have you just brought me to" especially as we were planning a different free fringe show but I changed my mind at the last minute. So instead off Maff Brown we got Jake Lambert. 

Ben's review:

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Not who I was expecting to see so as a stand in Jakes performance was outstanding.  Very funny jokes and worked the room well, loved it.



The Girlfriend's review: 

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Jake did were to handle an audience expecting a different comedian. He interacted well with the audience especially a family with two young children. His performance was entertaining but forgettable. I wouldn't jump to watch another show of his but I laughed at the time. 

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