A perfect show for anyone who has ever fallen in love. Ali Woods delivers a sweet blend of storytelling and comedy in a gloriously heartwarming and relatable hour of fun. His energetic performance is stuffed with excellent one-liners and impersonations (especially of his Scottish mum), along with a brief section where he abandons his mic in favour of agonised screaming instead. His deeply personal exploration of first love and the importance of family will lead you from riotous laughter to heartbreak and back again… and did I mention that the first ten minutes focus solely on his experience of delayed puberty? Ali Woods truly manages to cover it all. This hilarious, vulnerable, and hopelessly romantic performance is a class act.

Underbelly Bristo Square, until 25 Aug.
tw rating 5/5 | [Sive Lawrie]