James Acaster

Repertoire turns small subjects, including photographs, loopholes and bread, into elaborate arguments delivered by someone determined to appear in control. Acaster's pauses and careful qualifications make that determination increasingly suspect. Start with Recognise, then follow the connections across the four specials. The pleasure is the disproportion between an ordinary concern and the mental machinery applied to it, with the stage persona's explanations often making the situation less comfortable rather than resolving it.