Rohan Sharma, the British-Asian comedian who puts ‘the chap in chapati’ bounds on to the stage with energy and charm. This Edinburgh debut is one heck of a wild ride, packed with twists, turns and probably the best Colonel Gaddafi material you’ll hear this Fringe. A personal and introspective hour, filled with as many heartfelt moments as punchlines, Mad Dog sees Sharma take on (and maybe even solve) racism, discuss the differences between British and Indian culture, and almost find his soulmate in an audience member... almost.

The material is solid and generally funny (even with input from his trusty tech, Dan) but it’s in Sharma’s audience interactions where he truly shines. We are fully on board with his surreal style and multimedia madness, and we stay with him until he admits the truth about this hour. Or should that be ‘lies’? It’s not clear if even he’s sure at this point... 

Rohan Sharma: Mad Dog, Pleasance Courtyard, until 24 August, 7.10pm; main picture: Michael Julings.