February Comedy: Paul McCaffrey

In a parallel universe, Paul McCaffrey is as big as Michael McIntyre. Think that’s a bold claim? See him live. The guy is a room-destroyer. The Winchester native is one of the modern greats when it comes to observational comedy, partly because he can spin potentially mundane topics – car boot sales, holidays abroad to visit the “old town” with your partner, celebrity fitness influencers – into pure stomach ache-inducing gold. McCaffrey also has a face for comedy. One disbelieving look with those big, round eyes evokes memories of a young Ronnie Barker, while his comic timing and ability to leave audiences gasping with nothing more than a throwaway glance has been safely tucked away as vintage Eric Morecambe. That big TV break will invariably happen. In the meantime, book your tickets (£12, March 8).