The Independent Recommends: Comedy

AUDIENCES WARM to Lee Hurst (below) as though he were that funny bloke from down the pub who's just happened to wander on stage. He gets big whoops of recognition with such observations as: "Every bloke in this room will agree that buying a kebab on a Saturday night is the final admission that you're not going to pull. Even the kebab-shop owner joins in - `Would you like chilli sauce on your no-sex evening?"' The star of They Think It's All Over is currently touring his Un-Ironed show.

Guildford Civic (01483 444555)

It may sound poncy to say it, but Stewart Lee's stand-up is artfully crafted, possessing an almost musical rhythm. He also does the best - and most thought-provoking - material about the death of Princess Diana I've yet heard.

Monday Club, Madame Jo Jo's, London W1 (0171-371 6863) 8.30pm