What Hughes lacks in stagecraft and polish he certainly makes up for with heartfelt Hicksian fury at the uncountable hypocrisies of 21st century democratic imperialism. If anti-establishment sentiment is to the Edinburgh Fringe as coals are to Newcastle, this fuming Aussie still touches fresh nerves. (Sam Healy)

Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 27 Aug, 11pm, £8-£9.50 (£5-£8).