Nine Lessons and Carols For Godless People
Robin Ince hosts his annual no-denominational shindig. The line-up varies but regulars include fellow thinking comedians Richard Herring and Josie Long and guests such as Chris Addison (Dec 18, 19) and Stewart Lee (Dec 16). You don’t have to be an atheist to enjoy the irreverence but it might be funnier if you are.
Tomorrow until Dec 20, Bloomsbury Theatre, WC1 (020 7388 8822, thebloomsbury.com)
Alun Cochrane
Some comedians sweat and strain on stage but panel game regular Alun Cochrane finds a more relaxed route to your funny bone, mixing gentle stories with neat one-liners. Imagine a laid-back, northern Micky Flanagan. Here he ponders on the pitfalls of parenthood and the perils of being middle class.
Until tomorrow, Leicester Square Theatre, WC2 (0844 873 3433, leicestersquaretheatre.com)
Late-Night Gimp Fight
This young, high-energy sketch group return to Soho with a show combining best old bits with new seasonal jollity. Expect fast-paced skits and songs with a warped but amiable sensibility.
Until tomorrow, then Thurs-Sat until Jan 5, Soho Theatre, W1 (020 7478 0100, sohotheatre.com)
