Perrier Award-winner Daniel Kitson showed why he is one of comedy's few must-see acts.

His finely-honed impro skills, considerable charisma and intelligent, thought-provoking material has put him at the top of his game.

Although it's fair to say Kitson's topics were run-of-the-mill (life on the road, family, other gigs, etc), he does retread this familiar ground incredibly well.

Although only 25 years old, he has been performing comedy since he was 16 and this experience shines throughout his act.

His well-crafted delivery and timing were spot-on and kept the audience with him for the whole gig.

And the punters lapped it up. They guffawed, belly-laughed, chuckled and shook with laughter and this reviewer's face and sides were aching by the end.

This was what stand-up should be: Honest, intelligent, seemingly of the moment and, above all, hilarious.