Katherine Ryan, Stewart Lee, Nish Kumar & Simon Amstell are among those performing at a benefit aiming to raise vital funds for refugees.
The Choose Laughs Festive Special in aid of Help Refugees takes place on December 9 at the Playhouse Theatre in London.
Help Refugees is a group of everyday people, taking joint action to improve the lives of refugees. In less than three years, they have become the biggest facilitator of grassroots aid on the continent, with more than 80 projects across Europe and the Middle East.
Boosted by the support of high-profile musicians, filmmakers, comedians and actors who joined have joined the Choose Love campaign, they believe that together with their ever-growing network of volunteers, fundraisers, and supporters they have pioneered a new movement in humanitarian response. Acting quickly and flexibly, their structure enables ordinary people to help those in need in the most direct of ways.
Josie Naughton, Help Refugees CEO says: "We are absolutely overwhelmed by the support of all the brilliant comedians coming together to help raise funds for refugees this winter. Freezing temperatures are just around the corner and people need warm clothes, blankets and nutritious food to stay healthy and safe. This night is all about laughter and love, bringing people together to have a great time while doing something practical to help”
This will be a BSL Interpreted Performance.
The full bill is:
Simon Amstell – Carnage (film), Grandma’s House (BBC2), multiple sold out tours
Angela Barnes – Mock The Week (BBC2), The News Quiz (Radio 4), Live at the Apollo (BBC1)
Sofie Hagen – Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer 2015, Made of Human podcast
Nish Kumar (MC) - The Mash Report (BBC2), Mock The Week (BBC2), Question Time, Spotlight Tonight (Radio 4), The Bugle podcast,
Stewart Lee – Comedy Vehicle (BBC2)
Rose Matafeo - Winner - Best Show Edinburgh Fringe 2018
Mawaan Rizwan – The Big Asian Stand Up (BBC2)
Katherine Ryan – In Trouble (Netflix), Glitter Room tour (month long sold out West End residency), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2), Roast Battle (Comedy Central)
LISTING DETAILS:
Choose Laughs Festive Special, Sunday December 9th 2018, 7.30pm
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5DE
Tickets on sale shortly, price £12.50 here: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/choose-laughs-festive-special/playhouse...
0844 871 7615
Charity Website: https://helprefugees.org/
Twitter: @ChooseLaughs
