Live comedy
A new survey* completed by comedians and other professional individuals in the comedy industry has confirmed that the situation for most people working in live comedy has continued to deteriorate as the pandemic goes on. In response, NextUp Comedy & the Live Comedy Association have partnered to launch the #SaveLiveComedy Fund, supported by Panadol, which will provide hardship grants to those within the live comedy industry in most need.
The return of live comedy inside venues looks set to be delayed.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new measures at a press conference on Friday. He has just spoken and called it "swift and decisive action...we would not hesistate to put the brakes on if required. Today I am afraid we are postponing those openings for at least a fortnight. Indoor performamces will not resume..."
The Live Comedy Association has published a report into the effects of Coronavirus on the live comedy industry, and launched its #SaveLiveComedy campaign.
“This report is a sobering and important read for the entire comedy industry. I hope that this can convince the relevant parties of the need to intervene and provide assistance where needed. I am convinced that the LCA has a vital role to play in this process," says comedian Nish Kumar
The first steering group has been confirmed for the newly formed Live Comedy Association.
The LCA is a new body representing the live comedy industry.
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