Welsh-Indian comedian Priya Hall explains that her grandparents don’t believe in gay marriage, which is awkward because Hall is happily espoused to Welsh/Iranian comedian Leila Navabi. The couple recently had a baby and that exciting, sometimes scary process has given Hall much to talk about, particularly in a protracted sequence about the complexities involved in achieving induced lactation.

Hall is a fresh, confident performer with great timing, and she settles the crowd with ease. But, while other comedians might use stories of their daft family as warm-up material, Hall dedicates most of her hour to them, and after a while the atmosphere begins to sag. Her fine skills as an actor are undeniable (she’s a compelling presence on stage and she imbues her tales with a flush of theatricality) but a more diverse script might better help keep the laughs flowing. 

Priya Hall: Reckless Abandon, Monkey Barrel Cabaret Voltaire, until 10 August, 5.45pm; main picture: Chillee Noir.