Laugh? I nearly died

JANINE HAROUNI

New Yorker Janine Harouni (pictured) tells the story of her recovery from a near-fatal car crash. It’s slick, warm-hearted and very funny. Soho Theatre, London W1 (020 7478 0100), Monnext Sat, and Dec 16-21

MATT FORDE

Rory Bremneresque impressionist

Matt Forde offers pin-sharp political stand-up in his show Brexit, Pursued by a Bear. Southbank Centre, London SE1 (020 3879 9555), tomorrow and Nov 9

GUMBY WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

Terry Gilliam (see interview, p13) hosts an attempt to break the record for the most people dressed as Python’s bespectacled buffoons. Tickets include a beer and a Gumby costume. Roundhouse, London NW1 (0300 678 9222), today