The Stand
Comedian and illustrator Matthew Reed is selling prints of his portraits of The Stand Comedy Club to raise money to helpt to keep the comedy chain going.
The new lockdown measures in the north-east of England have dealt another blow to the comedy industry with The Stand Club in Newcastle having to cancel some of its upcoming shows while the latest temporary restrictions closing venues at 10pm are in force.
Comedians and fans from all over the UK have shown their support for The Stand, one of the most established, respected comedy chains in the UK.
There are three venues, in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle, and the chain has, like many comedy clubs and venues, hit a major financial crisis during the Covid 19 pandemic that forced them to close down in March.
It is now asking for donations from fans but is also calling on the Scottish government and Creative Scotland to offer financial help.
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Reviewed by Claire Smith.
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