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Brouhaha Halloween Special
Camp it up this Halloween in the candlelit surroundings of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern as the Three Wicked Witches take to the stage. Rising star Zoe Lyons is joined by rude and lewd guest witches Janey Godley and Tiffany Stevenson for an evening of razor-sharp wit, ghoulish gags and apple bobbing. Prepare to be scared stiff. Free entry for those brave enough to turn up in fancy dress.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY (020 7840 0596 /www.theroyalvauxhalltavern.co.uk). Vauxhall tube/rail. 7-11pm. £5. October 31. Feature continues

Utter #20 Halloween Special
Conceptual comedy can be hit or miss but Utter! Is always bang on with its raucous mix of comedy, poetry (spoken word is ever so hip these days), storytelling, music and ajar mic contest. The Halloween line-up promises a night of eccentric surprises with Perrier-nominated poet/comedian ‘Terrifying’ Tim Key, the ‘Fearsome Fibbers’ aka singer/songwriter and escaped lunatics Nasty Nigel and Malevolent Mike among others. Free sweets, fancy dress prizes and bucketfuls of blood abound.
Salisbury Hotel, 1 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London, N4 1JX (07912 539 098/www.myspace.com/utterpoetry). Turnpike Lane/Manor House tube. 7.30pm. Suggested donation £1/£2. October 31st.

Comedy Bunker
If you can face the trek way out west, this chortle-filled night is worth checking out. It might be tucked away in the unlikely setting of Ruislip Golf Club, but it boasts stellar line-ups, an intimate vibe and, if you’re lucky, super-tacky Halloween decorations. Who could ask for more? This week’s bill includes acclaimed stand-up Ian Stone and award-winning writer Mark Maier.
Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip, HA4 7DQ (020 8421 1141/www.comedybunker.co.uk). West Ruislip tube. 8.45pm. £10 advance. October 31.