Legendary Ping Pong Champion Don Toberman faces his greatest challenge, as he takes on the entire audience in a match-up for the ages. As befits the immensity of the occasion a US television network is there to cover the action, so we’re treated to the entire American sporting spectacle: the grandiose commentary, the sideline reporter, and the constant advertising as Don’s endorsement of an energy drink threatens to detail his title tilt.

Toberman, played by Gaulier-trained performer Chase Brantley, appears like a latter-day John McEnroe. Resplendent in 80s tracksuit and sweat band, he indulges in some posing and trash talk, before stripping down to eye-wateringly short shorts and engaging in some warm-up rallies with the audience. Brantley is a consummate clown, building trust in these early moments with some easy involvement, before selecting the perfect foil as ball boy, their fist-bump routines becoming ever more elaborate.

Toberman cruises to a comfortable lead as he toys with the audience, before a sip of the addictive, maxed-out caffeine drink Bolt Boost threatens to ruin everything. And just like in many US sporting spectacles, the half time show threatens to overshadow the main event – with its big star (Grantley again), spectacular dance moves, special effects and even skimpier clothing.

The pace never lets up. Laugh-a-minute is too pedestrian a description; the laughter never stops. The physical comedy is brilliant as rallies are pantomimed ever more ridiculously. Ably assisted by comic foils turning up as reporter, umpire, and even spinning table tennis balls, Brantley is completely in control of the madness.

Don Toberman: Ping Pong Champ is one of the most fun hours you can have this Fringe, as Brantley parodies the all the macho posturing and life-or-death seriousness of sports coverage, making it a joyous communal experience. We’re all winners.