It is no surprise that Russell Brand is funniest when talking about his favourite topic - himself.

Russell Brand’s Re:Birth tour sees the eloquent yet madcap comic trying to make sense of life since he made a new one himself.

This is Brand’s first tour since 2013’s Messiah Complex and the audience were clearly delighted to have him back. Since that tour, he has become a father and it is clear that this has had a profound impact on the Essex-born comedian.

Brand describes becoming a parent as giving him a new-found perspective on life, however as a comedian at least, he hasn’t changed too much. He is still obsessed with big words, sex, equality and spirituality.

Thankfully, he is still very funny and gets big belly laughs from the audience throughout this hilarious show, pairing his live-wire personality with musings on the media, politics, fatherhood, sex, childbirth and death to hilarious effect, debunking his new sober, monogamous and quiet life in the process.

Throughout, Brand is self-depreciating and acutely aware of his own ridiculousness. Whether he is discussing the media, politics or himself, he is equally brutal but at his excruciatingly funny best when dissecting his previous media appearances, including using a fellow campaigner as a human shield when faced with questions about his own privilege.

At times, Brand was so articulate and his signature staccato speech so rhythmic that his performance bordered on spoken word poetry.

Audience members were invited to complete an ‘intrusive questionnaire’ by email before the show which created a hilarious, if not original, segment.

Reading out various audience member’s embarrassing stories showcased his skill for personalised improvisation and had the sold-out audience in hysterics with his knock-about banter.

This is a calmer Brand than we have seen before but thankfully his fierce comic talent remains.