Hello comedy fans!
Time for LondonisFunny.com's picks of the week, so if you're after a bit of comedy, let this be your guide ...
• 99 Club Leicester Square – Storm This excellent comedy venue welcomes some excellent stand-ups – new king of whimsy James Acaster, Mark Maier, mischievous gag machine Josh Howie and MC Holly Walsh. (Wednesday) • Reginald D Hunter – Invisible Dot (King's Cross) As part of Invisible Dot's 4 Edinburgh Shows in 4 Nights series, Reginald D Hunter performs an hour of uncompromising and outspoken stand-up. Not for the faint-hearted. (Thursday)
• Laugh or the Polar Bear Gets It – Hammersmith Apollo Friends of the Earth’s king-size charity fundraiser is BACK, with comedy from Stewart Lee, Ed Byrne, Dan Antopolski, Francesca Martinez, Josh Widdicombe and music from special guest Beardy Man, with plenty more tbc. (Thursday)
• Tim Key: Masterslut – The Arts Theatre (Covent Garden) 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Tim Key managed to follow up that winning show with another brilliant one – Masterslut is another unique cabaret of poetry, video, stunts ... and a bath. (until Nov 24)
• Sheeps – Soho Theatre LiF favourites and oddball sketch trio Sheeps perform their highly rated second full-length show. (Nov 22-30)
As ever, full details of these listings, booking info, and loads more listings can be found at London is Funny's fabulous listings section.
Bye for now ...
Paul Editor, London is Funny