Mick Sergeant

Sergeant is a man backed into a corner, both on stage and in his life as a divorced, unemployed shipbuilder from Newcastle. Despite this he makes an excellent motivational speaker, uplifting the audience with tales of depression and brimming with bitter tears. This character comedy is so convincing that by the end of the show you will want to be him.

The Stand III & IV, 558 7272, until 24 Aug (not 11), 1.40pm, £7 (£6).