Yes, you read that right. Following the easing of lockdown restrictions to allow indoor performances that followed strict guidelines this online fundraiser allowed a hundred lucky comedy fans into the venue last Sunday. And following the success of that gig they will be letting a few more in this time on August 23. It's real comedy with a real audience inside a real venue. Almost like old times and certainly the best you can hope for at the moment. The line-up is pretty damn good too.
For those that don’t get hold of tickets, they will also be broadcasting the comedy shows in a TV quality live stream. Viewers can watch free online (donations encouraged of course) on twitch, or buy a special Zoom Ticket for just £9.99 and join the show's virtual audience that the comedians can see and interact with on show night! You can also help save live comedy by buying the show's merch including funky limited-edition t-shirts, and posters signed by the cast.
Some of the brightest new stars and biggest names in comedy are set to take to the stage to help raise funds for the comedy community. This Sunday sees Jayde Adams joined on the bill by Ed Byrne, Richard Herring, Jen Brister, Tony Law, Sarah Keyworth, Catherine Bohart, Kane Brown, Glenn Wool, Huge Davies and many more onstage. Plus video contributions from Desiree Burch, James Acaster, Lost Voice Guy, Felicity Ward and Myra Dubois.
Clapham Grand manager Ally Wolf said of the shows “We are incredibly excited to be hosting some of the first physically distanced live comedy shows in the UK post lockdown, as well as streaming the shows live for all to enjoy. The shows are bursting with talent and there will be loads of surprises, helping support the Save Live Comedy movement and the British live comedy circuit. We want to thank all the comedians taking part for their support and a big thanks to the returning audience. It has been a long time coming, and we can’t wait.
“We are taking safety very seriously and have put in as many steps in as possible to make the night physically distanced, but also a sense of audience amongst the crowd. The Clapham Grand is following all Government guidelines with regards to Covid-19 safety. We are operating at a greatly reduced capacity, with the entire audience being physical distanced on seats and tables with waiting staff on hand for drinks service. We are providing a discounted pre-order drinks menu to purchase in advance alongside the ticket to minimise contact within the venue and to maximise speed of service!
“We will be carrying out staggered entry times for all guests, temperature checks on entry, track and trace and we will have anti-bac available at all key points of the venue, with all staff wearing appropriate PPE”.
For more information and tickets visit: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/
