Every Friday, our editors bring you their personal highlights of the week ahead. Emma McAlpine selects her top three gigs.

Tuesday 8th November
BBC Comedy Presents...Top of the Pops 3 @ The Tabernacle
A new BBC comedy gig featuring beat boxers, stand-up and sketch acts, backing dancers, presenters and music videos. The launch night bill includes unpredictable genius Phil Kay, rapper-turned-comedian Doc Brown, medical musical duo Amateur Transplants and rambunctious Kiwi Jarred Christmas.
Wednesday 9th November
Com Comedy presents The Birthday Party @ Queen of Hoxton
The monthly comedy night at Queen of Hoxton returns with a belting line up to celebrate their second birthday, featuring the wonderfully unique Ben Target, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees 2011 Totally Tom, the 'human car crash of light entertainment' Nick Helm and more.
Saturday 12th November
Jo Brand and guests @ Shaw Theatre
This weekend, Cabaret star David Mills and six of the best comedy acts, finalists and winner of the 2011 New Act of the Year Show will be performing at the Shaw Theatre. Hosted by the BAFTA award-winning Jo Brand, this is a top bill of 'ones to watch', with animatronic musical comedy, comical caricatures, sharp punchlines and storytelling.
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