Colm O'Regan in Hindsight

Colm O'Regan is a likeable chap. His Fringe debut is ostensibly a retrospective on the softly-spoken Irishman's life, interspersed with some kooky observations on the everyday. This is a pleasant if unchallenging topic for a show, and his personable treatment of his subjects seems to keep the audience interested.

You won't cry with laughter; O'Regan's relaxed, affable charm is unlikely to stir you into a frenzy, and his show is the comedy equivalent of a lazy Sunday afternoon in the park. He excels in offering an offbeat, laid-back take on traditional stand-up fodder — jokes about Brokeback Mountain, shopping in Lidl, Amazon recommendations and Facebook walls are all well-trodden territory, but O'Regan's endearing delivery adds a bit of a twist to some fairly prosaic subjects.

What he lacks is a few more good punchlines. Typically staying far from anything that might be called topical, he does occasionally dip into the predictable-jokes-of-Edinburgh-2009 bag with a couple of great lines on the recession. But there's a lack of structure and narrative drive throughout the show, and whilst he tackles a variety of topics, ultimately it doesn't quite come together. This results in what is at times a rather confusing show with little purpose beyond telling a series of very cute but unrelated stories.

O'Regan provides an enjoyable tour of his mind and you'll leave feeling like you've made a new friend. He may be lacking cutting-edge jokes, but his rambling everyman stories and quirky delivery will bring you along for the ride.