Guy Montgomery: I Was Part of the Problem Before We Were Talking About It, George Square Studios, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Unlike so many others on the Fringe, this is a comedy show where the title really does give you some idea of the content.  Kiwi Montgomery talks about the incidents and views from his past that he's now ashamed of.  Or should be, because sometimes he realises that he really likes having the unearned privilege his background and straight, white male credentials bring him.  Episodes from childhood that shaped him, being an adult trying hard to make friends in new cities, always assuming that other people must be doing better at life than he is, and developing a greater self awareness that might help him to change - with a bit of work.

Before the show he asked for audience contributions, writing down memories from their past they were ashamed off.  During the hour he'd occasionally dip in and read one out (anonymously of course).  So there's some interaction, a chance to show off reasonable improv skills.  Add in a well structured set and some pretty decent jokes and this was a fun hour.  Montgomery's delivery can be a bit hesitant, and some of his analogies really don't hit the mark, but he's so likeable these flaws can be forgiven.  A privileged person talking about privilege does have the taste of echo chamber, but Guy has enough humility to make him worth seeing.

Guy Montgomery: I Was Part of the Problem Before We Were Talking About It is on in George Square Studios until 25 August.