Although this relative newbie's set is still rough around the edges, there are enough clever one-liners and visual gags to suggest real promise.

He's an aspiring actor - yes, another one - which gives him a confidence and stage presence that can only help. But unlike many other thespian wannabes, there's care in the writing, not just in the performing.

Time will undoubtedly heal the problems of momentum and inconsistency that currently dog his routine a disservice, and then Dubus should be on track to greater things.