Carl Donnelly

Donnelly hates being labelled ‘laidback’ and on this evidence he’s right to quibble. Responding with aplomb to a delightfully feisty audience, he tells his ‘little true stories’ with a very likeable charm. Some of the best moments happen when he gamely engages his crowd, employing a natural gift for spontaneity which he confidently segues into the scripted bits.

Underbelly, 08445 458 252, until 30 Aug, 9.05pm, £6.50–£10.50 (£8–£9.50).