Comedy editor Emma McAlpine selects her top three gigs for the week ahead.
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Thursday 24th-Saturday 26th January
Nish Kumer: Who Is Nish Kumar? @ Soho Theatre
The accomplished debut hour from young Asian stand-up Nish Kumar, explores what it really means to be British with just the right balance of intelligence and silliness. Expect big things from this charming and confident comic.
Sunday 27th January
The NATYs: New Act of the Year 2013 Awards @ Bloomsbury Theatre
Alternative legend Arthur Smith hosts the 30th edition of the New Act of the Year Final 2013, a comedy launchpad that showcases some of the best new comic talent to look out for this year. From over 175 acts that auditioned, there are 16 finalists that make up this year's competition, with an eclectic variety bill including stand-up, music, live art, cabaret and sketch comedy acts.
Saturday 26th January
Delete the Banjax: This is (Sk)It @ Pleasance Theatre
After four Edinburgh Fringe shows, Delete the Banjax have decided to go solo, so this is the last time you can catch one of the sketch quartet's surreal and chaotic live shows. They're also inviting two of their favourite acts - top character comic Colin Hoult and hilarious all-female troupe Lady Garden - to turn it in to a full night of sketch stupidity, hurrah!
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