Milton Jones is one of those comedians whose face is familiar from the plethora of panel shows on television, writes Phil Barnett.
'You know, whatshisface off that one.'
Look beyond the scripted, ten-a-penny TV tat though and there are real comedians on these programmes who perform real comedy shows.
You may know Jones from the likes of Mock The Week, where semi-famous 'faces' exchange quips and topical one-liners in front of sterile studio audiences while filling the future schedules of 'Dave' for years to come.
Take them away from that environment, however, and they often flourish. So it is with Jones, whose sold-out show at the Glee Club gave him a chance to show his craft in front of real comedy fans rather than telly addicts and couch potatoes.
Preceded by superb support act James Acaster, Jones skillfully blended his one-line style of delivery with anecdotal material and interaction with the crowd.
Beyond the silly hair and wacky Hawaiian shirts is a master of his craft. Some one-liner comics are so wooden and unrelenting that their work can appear oppressive and tiresome.
Jones, to his credit, finds a careful balance to keep his crowd engaged.
To see a performer of his calibre at the modestly-sized venue - a favourite of his earlier in his career - was a treat for this Sunday night crowd, who were more than happy to put aside their impending Monday morning blues to have a gleeful evening.
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