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Alex Williamson: Open Up

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"It starts with a wank joke and ends with a wank joke."

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It starts with a wank joke and ends with a wank joke. Everything in between is quick-fire, expletive-filled and full of guilty laughs.

Alex Williamson is not for everyone. Some of his jokes flirt with controversy, particularly when it comes to feminine hygiene products and World War II material. There are the consistent "oohs" from the crowd when Williamson tiptoes that line, but that's probably what they came to hear.

Williamson is best when riffing about drug use, bouncing around the stage and delivering witty anecdotes, rather than commenting on a dubious combination of images portrayed on the screen.

High energy, but repeatedly missed the mark tonight.