It’s extraordinary that this is Sami Abu Wardeh’s Fringe debut. From start to finish, Bedu feels like the work of a stalwart Edinburgh veteran. ‘In this show there will be many characters but all of the characters will be me,’ he cryptically announces in the guise of ‘Palestinian’ comedian Sami. What follows is an assortment of broad caricatures, all depicted with a winningly theatrical physicality.

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Wardeh describes his act as ‘character clowning’ but the show doesn’t just rely on visual gags. It’s also packed with tight writing, and he delivers punchlines with absolute precision. The combination is magical: Wardeh will stage a hilarious mime routine and then double the laughs with a superbly pithy retort. His crowd-work is also sublime: he walks a fine line between wooing and scaring the audience, although his interactions are always friendly and the joke is unerringly on him.

While there’s no space for subtlety in his small collection of characters, Wardeh ingeniously incorporates audience suggestions into each routine, constantly thinking on his (bare) feet. This is a beautiful show from a comedian who feels absolutely right at home at the Fringe.

Underbelly Cowgate, until 28 August, 8.10pm.