The past three years have been extraordinary for Jordan Gray, and she captures much of the action with an opening montage. In 2022, she was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and followed that up with a slew of TV appearances including the BAFTA-winning one-off comeback of Channel 4’s Friday Night Live. During that show, Gray, a trans woman, provoked an enormous backlash from certain bigoted viewers for the unique way in which she played the piano (hint: she didn’t use her hands).

Is That A Cock In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Here To Kill Me? is a blistering riposte to that response, with Gray calling the bluff on the many people who took to Instagram and issued her death threats. Starting with a lyrically dextrous song which addresses the difficulty of writing a follow-up show, Gray calls to mind the self-referential and meta-satirical musings of early Tim Minchin. Her stand-up material (which makes up the lion’s share of the hour) is blisteringly funny, whether on her awkward resemblance to Russell Brand or her frustration about fellow trans people battling their allies over pedantry.

Throughout, Gray stalks the stage, occasionally contorting herself in a flourish and commanding attention with ease. Despite her concerns about creating a sub-par sequel, this is a fantastic affair with a phenomenal hit rate. One gag, which graphically illustrates the flaw in a particular transphobic attitude, is so brilliantly conceived and expertly delivered that it threatens to bring the roof down. 

Jordan Gray: Is That A Cock In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Here To Kill Me?, Assembly George Square Gardens, until 24 August, 9.05pm.