This week's top 5 comedy gigs

Hello all,

Should you fancy getting along to some comedy this week, here are London is Funny's suggestions. And it's a strong week ...

1)
One of the most shows of the year – The Horne Section – which is a mixture of jazz and comedy, audience games and special guests led by MC Alex Horne, is on at the Union Chapel in Islington. An uncynical joy. [Monday]

2)
Excellent sketch duo Cardinal Burns host and perform at the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town. Among their guests are unique absurdist Dr Brown, promising young Norwegian comic Daniel Simonsen and more. [Tuesday]

3)
Bill Bailey continues his run of his new show Dandelion Mind at the Wyndham Theatre. [Until January 8]

4)
Laughing Boy Comedy Club's Old Street branch has a top line-up this week, with recent award-winner Josh Widdicombe, comedy rapper Doc Brown and much more. The venue is the City Music and Arts Project. [Thursday]

5)
The Comedy Carnival at Sound in Leicester Square welcomes one-liner merchant Milton Jones, top impersonator Stefano Paolini, Hal Cruttenden and more. [Friday]

As ever, all listings and much more can be found at www.londonisfunny.com. In addition, there are also guides to the top stand-up DVDs for Christmas, a guide to watching comedy on New Year's Eve, news of Jerry Seinfeld's London gig (blimey!) and much more.

See you next week!

Paul
Editor, London is Funny