Mark Dolan

Ranting about everyday ills could quickly become dour, but Dolan’s genial bumbling, juxtaposed with his confident stage presence is charming and droll. His ability to make mundane chatter with the audience quaintly humorous is his real selling point, but the material sometimes fails to reach a crescendo.

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 622 6552, until 29 Aug, 7pm, £8.50–£9.50 (£7–£8).