“Like swimming in the sea holding a painting” is how Alex Horne described his combination of jazz and comedy.

Backed by a five-piece of top musicians all capable of changing tack at a moment’s notice, The Horne Section mixed cleverly planned routines with improvisation.

The fear was occasionally visible in the band's eyes as the giant Horne lumbered around the stage conducting proceedings by throwing out ideas and introducing each musician with their own party piece song.

There was plenty of audience participation too - from a song dedicated to Rich in the front row to a giant game of Twister.

Highlights included Horne conducting the band to the time of a ping pong ball bounce, an unforgettable version of Bill Withers’ Lovely Day, and a special guest turn by Muppet favourite and Brighton busker Rowlf The Dog.

The anarchism of the night channelled the Bonzo Dog Band at their loosest - with a genuine sense that at any moment it could all fall apart.

It was clear Horne was in his element at the front - in spite of the challenges wrought by Komedia's low ceiling - wavering between surrealism and banter in a show which must be very different every night. A great Fringe performance.