More Ukraine Comedy Benefits In Nottingham And London
More comedy benefits have been organised to raise money to support Ukrainians during the current crisis.
Comedian Barry Dodds has organised an early evening gig at the Canalhouse in Nottingham on March 20.
The line-up features Scott Bannett, Duncan Oakley and Tom Wrigglesworth alongside Dodds himself.
"I pulled in as many favours as I can for people around the area and it's very short notice because, well…because time is of the essence really," says Dodds. "I have watched the news for the last week and had my heartbroken so many times, I can’t watch this shit going on without at least trying to do something."
All proceeds are going to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund. There will also be an auction where Dodds will be giving away parts of his personal collection of memorabilia from his cult film The ParaPod Movie as well as the chance for four winners to come and spend a night with him in the most haunted house in the UK.
Tickets are available here.
Back in London Seann Walsh is to headline a night of stand up comedy with all profits going to Doctors of the World UK to help fund the charity’s work during the devastating war in Ukraine.
Organised by comedian Richard Stott, the evening will include performances from comedians including Sooz Kempner, Rob Deering, Toussaint Douglass, Charlie George, William Stone and Mark Cram (who will be MC).
Richard Stott says: "When the situation in Ukraine started unfolding I felt completely helpless, particularly as a comedian a crisis like this make your job feel even sillier than it is usually... and that's quite silly. I'm not working out diplomatic negotiations, I'm not medically trained and ready to go out and help but I can make people laugh. If I can turn that laughter into funding a great cause then I've helped, so why not? "
Stand Up With Ukraine is on April 4 at the Backyard Comedy Club, E2 at 7.30pm. Buy tickets here.
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