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Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes welcomes you to her house party, where stand-up is punctuated by dance breaks: this fabulous hostess has got moves. Sikisa is great at introducing her friends and acting out their conversations, integrating laughs with impactful discussions around racism and immigration. She treats the accusation by one friend that she is ‘a bit of an Oreo’ very cleverly throughout the routine. Funny stories about her mother are an example of Sikisa’s skill at building and defusing tensions.

Accompanying slides make an effective visual dimension. This certainly helps when discussing a fuckboy who likens himself to a mongoose and it helps adds to the party vibes. Audience engagement, while fun, feels a bit forced and rehearsed. The interactive game based on the Life In The UK test has a lot of comic potential, but confident spontaneity was lacking here. 

A class hostess, committed friend, immigration lawyer and a top dancer, Sikisa is without doubt an impressive and attractive person: ‘I’m basically the man my mum wants me to marry,’ she observes. The performance is concluded with a ‘this is me’ speech which, while certainly not there for a laugh, is powerful and consonant with much of the show. 

Pleasance Courtyard, until 28 August, 8.25pm.