US-based Aussie comedian Amos Gill describes himself as a ‘toxic masculinity exhibit’, so you could be forgiven for being somewhat apprehensive about The Pursuit Of Happy(ish). In fact, for the most part, he’s surprisingly genial company, just trying to better understand his own various complexities.

He spends much of the show questioning why so many people of his generation are sad. This line of inquiry later segues to euthanasia and adoption rates, two contentious subjects for which he has some bold (and perhaps not entirely serious) ideas. Throughout this hour, there are moments when a fiery temperament rises to the fore, particularly during a passionate rant against the British monarchy. Later, a scatological tale about his Croatian grandparents’ enduring love brings out his softer side before he realises he’s running out of time and needs to wrap things up.

Clearly excited about his grand finale, he rushes through to an eye-watering routine about sexual role play. It does feel like we’ve missed out on a warm-up but, thanks to his confident charm, he just about keeps the audience on side. 

Amos Gill: The Pursuit Of Happy(ish), Gilded Balloon Teviot, until 24 August, 8.30pm.