Marc Jennings is rapidly proving to be of the most significant rising stars on the Scottish comedy scene, and Away From Here is a consistently funny hour in which this Glasgow-born comedian affirms his potential. The first half mainly consists of breezy anecdotes and some predictable-but-funny political material, but it’s in the more serious second part that he comes into his own.

Jennings injects some moments of real catharsis when discussing heavier issues, and reminiscences about his mum prove to be both touching and funny. However, the section about his own health scare is somewhat overlong and could do with tightening up, possibly by removing the more bog-standard material about GP waiting times. 

Irritatingly, Jennings’ show was plagued by constant interruptions, both from humans and an air conditioner, and these significantly hampered the pacing. This included one particularly obnoxious heckle early on which unfortunately threw him off his stride. But ability (or lack thereof) to deal with such intrusions is not what a show like this should be judged upon, and there are many other comedic traits of Jennings to be admired. Away From Here could benefit from some gloss but it’s a decent affair with real heart.

Marc Jennings: Away From Here, Monkey Barrel, until 27 August, 5.50pm.