Aaron Simmonds comes onstage to ‘Walk Like An Egyptian’ and heads off an hour later to ‘I’m Still Standing’. The comic has cerebral palsy and set himself the challenge of delivering the whole of his new stand-up routine . . . stood up. He’s also from Watford, so the triumphant closing strains of Elton John (born in neighbouring Pinner and a lifelong fan of Watford FC) make for a nice in-joke.

This is a smart, likeable show which generally avoids the kind of I-can-say-this-but-you-can’t shock tactics whose effect wanes quickly. Sure, the theme of physical impairment is usually somewhere in the mix, like in a nicely layered sequence about trying to win a weightlifting competition in order to have sex with a Paralympian. But so too is Jewishness, whiteness, maleness and sexuality.

Energy ebbs and flows throughout, with some set-pieces stronger than others. But a hilarious ending pulls Simmonds through, and a naturally likeable manner and remarkable life story make for an enjoyable hour . . . of unbroken standing up.

Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps, Pleasance Courtyard, until 28 August, 4.25pm.