MR Kyps might have forged its reputation as a top-notch live music venue, but the first of its new season of monthly comedy nights proved it can deliver the laughs too.

Opener Joseph Wilson certainly came armed with some original and often funny material – including an excellent Raiders of the Lost Ark moment – but improved pacing will certainly help his career.

Londoner Mike Belgrave’s wild and hairy look was matched by his material and his sharp, self-deprecating humour endeared him to the crowd, despite some dispensable explicit stuff.

Married on Friday, reception on Saturday and on stage wowing a home crowd on Sunday, popular local comic Scott Charlton sealed a perfect weekend with a rousing and warmly-received set.

While much of the material may be familiar, it’s funny stuff and delivered with impeccable timing, as were those put-downs to ill-advised hecklers.

A very good start to the new season.