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

Monday 17th September
Jim Jefferies: Fully Functional @ Lyric Theatre
Hard-living, straight-talking Aussie Jim Jefferies has cleaned up his act of late. With a baby on the way he's kicked the booze (sort of) and is on accordingly sharp form, this is one of his best shows to date. Hardcore fans needn't worry however, there's still plenty of stories about sex, drugs and rock and roll to had...
Monday 17th-Wednesday 19th September
Simon Amstell: Numb @ The Invisible Dot
Painfully honest stand-up and scathing wit Simon Amstell presents s series of TV warm-up recordings for his current tour show Numb. Get your tickets while you can...
Wednesday 19th September
Monster Comedy @ Leciester Square Theatre
A reliably good monthly gig, this month Monster is hosted by the hugely talented Nish Kumar, and features Edinburgh 'Best Newcomer' nominee Ben Target, circuit hero Martin Croser Monster favourite Jez Scharf, innovative sketch duo Allnutt and Simpson and more. It's a bargain of a line-up for £8 and all proceeds will be donated to charity.
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