Incredibly animated and very funny, Rosco McClelland’s unwavering Scottish charm combined with his hilarious observations make for a screamer of a show. Addressing the elephant in this specific room (how bad his venue smells) and sharing some tear-inducing stories (in a funny way) about old friends, he effortlessly has us in stitches. Shouting his punchlines across the room, eyebrows twitching and peepers wide, he could probably say just about anything and have his crowd in fits.

Sharing his experience of having a rare heart condition nicknamed ‘sudden death’ syndrome, his personal stories are captivating and sometimes serious. But he always has a corker of a punchline to break the tension. McClelland’s take on life while living on ‘borrowed time’ (he’s surpassed the average lifespan of someone with his condition) makes for a performance that’s as inspiring as it is hilarious. Not only clearly a talented comedian, he’s also likeable, humble and down to earth, a combination that can take a performer far. His observational comedy is just as strong as his anecdotes and stories, and he combines these elements flawlessly into a show of non-stop laughs. 

Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death, Monkey Barrel The Hive, until 25 August, 9pm; main picture: Andrew Downie.