Angus Coutts is a self-proclaimed ‘short king’. It’s a fairly self-explanatory term; a popular online expression used to describe a man of moderate stature that doesn’t let their height dictate their self-worth. This is a potentially interesting subject to explore, but Coutts only briefly touches on it after his show has technically ended. 

Coutts’ day job is as a tour guide, and you can tell he’s charismatic. He has an easy manner when talking to the audience and his crowd work elicits a fair few laughs. There are some fun jokes, particularly a Borat-based callback during the emotional denouement. However, there is also too much well-trodden material about dating apps, a few jokes that don’t quite work, and a few that are all too popular at comedy clubs throughout the land.

Alongside this, the loose narrative structure that the show is supposed to centre around – the verses and chorus of an inspiring song that has helped the performer through difficult times – doesn’t quite justify the supposed ‘big reveal’ at the end. Although there is a very witty line about going back to a houseboat. Despite some funny moments and Coutts’ innate likeability, there isn’t quite enough original material to glue the whole show together.

Angus Coutts: Short King, The Stand 4, until 27 August, 2.45pm.