Sunday 6 July

Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

Ian Stone is sick of the daily humdrum, he wants to be dazzled. He’s thought about exploring breathtaking forests, but “my ancestors wandered the desert for 40 years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough”, he stubbornly states in his press release. And spirituality is a no-go (“I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to see Arsenal play after my bar mitzvah”). So, what will wow this wry London comic? Join Stone as he attempts to find out.

6pm. From £8. Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton, CV11 5DB. www.ianstonecomedian.co.uk

Wednesday 23 July

Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

See above for info.

8pm. £12. Cheyne Walk Club, Northampton, NN1 5PU. www.ianstonecomedian.co.uk

Monday 28 July

Michael Shafar: Inappropriate

The Aussie Jewish comedian is double-dipping this season. Not only is he performing last year’s sell-out show Well Worth the Chemo (9.30pm at Kick Ass Cowgate), a darkly humorous take on losing a testicle, he’s got a new set on the go. As the title suggests, Inappropriate isn’t for the faint-hearted. Shafar will be tackling the hard topics, from abortion rights to assassinating politicians to the Middle East – and this is coming from the man who compared the Queen to Hitler. You have been warned.

7pm. FREE. The Victoria, Birmingham, B1 1BN. www.michaelshafar.com

Friday 11 July

The Jews of Lincoln

Dr Dean Irwin leads this day trip to Lincoln for the Jewish Square Mile. Lincoln’s Jewish community was established in the 12th century and was vital in the city’s economic and intellectual development. The number of Jews declined after the  mass expulsion in 1290 and didn’t recuperate until the 1900s.

Time, price and meeting point available on request. www.thejewishsquaremile.org