Every Monday, our editors bring you their personal highlights of the week ahead, Emma McAlpine selects her top three comedy nights

Tuesday 27th July
Richard Herring: Christ on a Bike, The Second Coming
Much-loved veteran of the comedy circuit Richard Herring brings a revamped version of his first and favourite solo show to the BAC's N2O festival this week, exploring all things Messianic. "Why did Jesus always call Simon 'Peter'? Is it like the way Trigger is always calling Rodney 'Dave'?" This and many other questions will be answered...
Wednesday 28th July
Andrew Clover: Love Rules
Perrier nominee Andrew Clover (he of the Sunday Times column Dad Rules) previews his new show about learning the rules of love. A sharp writer and a charming and brutally honest storyteller, this is one of the top comedy shows on offer at the RVT's Hot August Fringe.
Thursday 29th-Saturday 31st July
Reggie Watts
Seattle comedian Reggie Watts makes his annual apperance in London this week - don't miss it. This guy has the ability to channel a wide range of vocal characters, constantly shifting personas and alternating them with loop pedal-based acapella compositions. He covers everything from ancient history and racism to pop-culture, in a mind-blowing set of improvised music, comedy and social insight. Traversing everything from hip-hop to trip-hop, alternative, nu-metal and classical opera, Watts is one heck of an entertainer.
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