Edelman returns to the Pleasance, but this year in the slightly bigger Pleasance Beside venue.
He's not lost his storytelling skills and it's an utter joy to hear Edelman slip asides and jokes seamlessly into his narrative to make a tremendous hour.
This year there's a slightly looser feel to the show; where Millenial had the strong thread of the feeling of being part of the Millenial generation, Everything Handed To You is more of a collection of observations about Edelman's brothers and his move to the UK but together they bring a realisation of how Edelman is slowly changing and growing up as a comedian.
He holds the audience well and his vibrant storytelling, buildups and punchline delivery make this a fine hour. His stories are wide-ranging, from his observation of those who are part of his cycling club, to his and his friend's inadvertent racism in Soho, to his remarks about Gregg's, all belying a growing understanding of UK life. Mainly, though, the show is focussed on how his Jewish upbringing gave him certain perspectives on the world and how these are changing, and what relationship he has with his brothers (AJ, a twin and a professional bodybuild, and Austin, 13 years younger and, seemingly, "also funny...not kid funny, like properly funny".
There's nothing groundbreaking here, but it's tremendously enjoyable watching Edelman perform - it's going to be interesting seeing how he grows and changes as a comedian.
Score: 8/10
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard
Dates: 27th-30th August
Time: 20:30
Price: £12 (£10.50) weekend, £10 (£8.50) weekday
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