COMEDY: THE BEST OF THE REST

The Swan Squad

Under the banner of "", a top-notch band of comedians, including Ed Byrne (above), Jim Tavare, Ricky Grover, Jeff Mirza, Paul Tonkinson, John Mann and Sean Meo, have been touring Jongleurs venues during March and April. They alight at the Jongleurs in Southampton on Wednesday with a line-up that features Keith Fields, Marcus Brigstocke, Terry Alderton and Steve Rawlings.

Box office: 0171-564 2500

Leandre

What with the West End revival of Slava Polunin's Snowshow and the arrival of Leandre in London, this is turning into the Year of the Clown. Leandre, a rubbery Spanish performer with a suitcase full of outlandish props, had a hit at the Edinburgh Festival last year with his show, Leandre: Clown? Cabaret? Silent Movie?, which he is now bringing to London.

Hackney Empire, London E8 (0181-985 2424) tonight and tomorrow