Geoff Norcott

Normally, if you suggest a comic goes back to his old job it means he’s rubbish at his new one, but Geoff Norcott must’ve been such a good English teacher that it seems selfish of the comedy world to keep him all to itself. His show, in defence of teenagers, is funny, charming and optimistic, but with enough good quality dark material to make you believe he means what he’s saying. (Ashley Davies)

Underbelly, 0870 745 3083, until 27 Aug (not 14), 7.45pm, £8-£9 (£7-£8).