Andrew Stanley

Being whimsically funny seems to be part of the Irish birth right and Stanley is another example of an act who is adept at managing a crowd and building up a sweat as his shaggy hair matches the tales he unfurls.

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 668 1633, until 24 Aug, 7.30pm, £8.50–£9.50 (£7.50–£8.50).