Swedish meatballs, Adam Riches and an event of some kind: Editor's Choice - Comedy
25 November, 2011
by: Emma
Every Friday, our editors bring you their personal highlights of the week ahead. Emma McAlpine selects her top three gigs.
Monday 28th November-Saturday 3rd December
Carl-Einar Hackner @ Soho Theatre
Swedish mega-star and bell-bottomed clown Carl-Einar Häckner brings his latest slapstick magic show to the West End, featuring his unique brand of endearing buffoonery, magical mayhem, lightning-fast humour, silly songs and very expensive props.
Sunday 4th December
An Event of Some Kind XIII @ The Black Heart
A good gig for discerning comedy fans, Edinburgh hit sketch trio Jigsaw headline at the Black Sheep tonight, with an eclectic support bill featuring inventive stand-up Bridget Christie, BBC writer John-Luke Roberts; the macaroon-adoring humourphile Chris Coltrane; and witty host H Anthony Hildebrand.
Saturday 3rd December
Arcola Comedy @ Arcola Theatre
This month's gig is headlined by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner 2011, Adam Riches; the self-appointed German Comedy Ambassador, Henning Wehn; talented storyteller Miles Jupp (Rev, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow); BBC New Comedy Award 2011 finalist, the bonkers Pat Cahill and Edinburgh 'Best Newcomer' nominee 2011 Cariad Lloyd. Brilliant character comdian Colin Hoult will be your host for the evening.
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