Leila Navabi’s Relay begins as a comedic look at queer life and relationships before passing the baton on to a more significant topic. Which, in this case, is a very big syringe full of her best mate’s sperm. Combining glam rock, fun visuals and endless enthusiasm, this is an endearing, backcombed ride through the perils of making a baby as a same-sex couple. Navabi, glittering and resplendent with a keytar over her shoulder, pokes fun at herself using well-crafted jokes about building closets and finding your dream maxi-dress-clad woman when you have more of a rebellious Sonic-The-Hedgehog aesthetic.

Using cut-out figures and brilliant animation, she adds a nuanced and educational look to our understanding of fertility journeys, juggling music and stand-up comedy with ease. Despite being slightly let down by delivery, with too much face touching and audience interaction that doesn’t quite hit the mark, Navabi keeps us engaged with an utterly charming performance that speaks to the importance of family, both in the literal sense as well as in terms of the family we choose. This high-speed comedy is a spirited celebration of a truly touching and often overlooked story.

Relay, Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 August, 3.35pm; main picture: Chillee Noir.