DESPITE breaking his left leg only a few days before, the show must go on for stand-up comedy star Reginald D. Hunter on his Some People V. Reginald D. Hunter tour.

Born in Georgia in the USA, Hunter has become famous for his social commentary, satire and observational comedy, as well as appearing on television shows such as Have I Got News For You, QI and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, to name but a few.

Canadian-born comic Glenn Wool kicked off Thursday night’s festivities. His irreverent, aggressive delivery and fondness for misdirection left much of the audience in stitches as he covered various topics. The punchlines never went as expected, keeping things interesting, surprising, and all the funnier for it.

Taking to the stage in a wheelchair, Hunter himself gave a slower, more reflective performance, musing on the absurdities of personal prejudice, Twitter debates, Brexit and a post-Trump America. As much of a storyteller as a stand-up, his anecdotal style and smooth, sonorous voice belied his intelligent quips and quick-witted punchlines.

There were one or two jokes that didn’t quite find their mark, but a knowing, self-deprecating comment from Hunter easily set things back on track, never breaking the gentle flow of the show. His talent for drawing in listeners with slice-of-life experiences and then exploring the fantastically ridiculous aspects of the world around us makes for excellent juxtaposition, offering a fresh and funny perspective on issues of politics and identity.

Clever, funny and endlessly enjoyable to listen to, Reginald D. Hunter remains as relevant and thought-provoking as ever.