1 STEPHEN K. AMOS
Amos adds self-revelation to his peerless rapport with an audience in his best solo show yet. Soho Theatre, Dean Street, W1 (www.sohotheatre.com 0870 4296883), Sat
2 PHIL KAY
Strap yourself in for some relishable leaps of imagination with the brilliant Scottish comic. Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews (www.byretheatre. com 01334 475000), Sat
3 RICHARD HERRING
The provocative comic revives his latest Edinburgh show, in which he considers solitude, selfishness and whether fantasies are best left unfulfilled. Town Hall & Pillar Room, Imperial Square, Cheltenham (www.cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 227979), Mon
4 JEREMY HARDY
Deceptively soft-spoken stand-up from the genially didactic radio regular and former Perrier Award-winner. The Lowry, Salford Quays, Salford (0870 7875780), Thur
5 REINDEER THEATRE CHRISTMAS SEASON
This new Christmas-only cabaret venue plays host to Kiki & Herb and Pam Ann, with shows to come from Tina C and Taylor Mac. Reindeer Theatre, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1 (www.thereindeer.co.uk 0845 0942996), from Fri