GET OFF LIVE COMEDY IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, A CUTTING-EDGE COMEDY GALA IN THE HEART OF THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE.

With Nish Kumar headlining and featuring the UK’s favourite comedians including Sindhu Vee, Mark Watson, Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Nina Gilligan it promises to be a night to remember!

“We’re delighted to have a presence at the Edinburgh fringe this year. Since the festival started we’ve had daily reports of abuse and harassment and we’re working hard to support victims. This event will raise some much needed funds for our vital work, alert people to our presence and we’ll have a laugh while doing it.”

Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Statistics about workplace harassment in the UK Live comedy industry -

1 in 3 female workers in UK Live comedy have observed or experienced some form of workplace sexual harassment on at least one occasion.

1 in 6 workers in UK Live comedy have observed or experienced some form of workplace sexual harassment on at least one occasion.

1 in 7 male workers in UK Live comedy have observed or experienced some form of workplace sexual harassment on at least one occasion.

1 in 5 gender fluid or non-binary workers in UK Live comedy have observed or experienced some form of workplace sexual harassment on at least one occasion.

Get Off Live Comedy is an industry born and funded independent HR service that aims to eradicate sexual harassment in the industry we all love. This fundraising gala is part of a number of incredible benefits that have taken place this year to support the initiative.

Get Off Live Comedy are also indebted to the phenomenal acts who have already given their time and talent including Russell Howard, Sara Pascoe, Daliso Chaponda, Stephen Bailey, Rachel Fairburn and many more.

Venue: Pleasance – Grand (Venue 33)

Dates: 24th August 2020

Time: 11.20pm

Box office: 0131 556 6550

Online: www.pleasance.co.uk