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Josie Long: Trying Is Good
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Josie Long: Trying Is Good

2009-01-01 · 70 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy

Josie Long demonstrates her love of experimental humour in this award-winning live show that confirms her potential as one of the upcoming stars of UK comedy. "... wonderful... a perfect antidote to cynicism" (Observer) "Excellent timing, delivery and an obvious ability as a performer... you'd have to have a heart of stone not to leave with a broad smile on your face" (The Stage)

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Colin Dench
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Josie LongJosie LongHerself

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