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

Monday 13th-Saturday 25th August
Matt Okine @ Soho Theatre
Award-winning Aussie comic Matt Okine makes his UK debut. One of the most exciting comics to emerge from Australia in recent years, alongside winning the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Best Newcomer Award, this show was nominated Time Out Sydney Comedy Festival Show of the Year, and earned Okine a nomination as Time Out Sydney Comedian of the Year. You can see Okine alongside joint 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Newcomer Award winner Ronny Chieng for £20 when booking both shows.
Thursday 16th-Saturday 18th August
Paul Sinha: Last Christmas @ Soho Theatre
They're not all in Edinburgh! Top stand-up Paul Sinha discusses the curious, serendipitous incidents that have shaped his path from reluctant doctor to globetrotting comic and ITV tea-time crusher of dreams.
Friday 17th-Saturday 18th August
David Hasselhoff Live @ Leicester Square Theatre
Is this comedy? You decide. Edinburgh may have the lion's share of the country's best comics this month but London has The Hoff. Taking a look at his extraordinary life through media, song, dance and audience interaction, Hoff will fill you in on all the juicy details of his personal and professional life from Baywatch to the Berlin Wall. Nothing is left uncensored...
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