The first session as part of our State of Play inquiry will be examining live comedy in the UK, proposed by Live Comedy Association (LCA) 🎭 We received a huge number of submissions - other topics chosen for sessions include business events, deaf athletes, play facilities and touring in the EU

We are delighted to be working with colleagues at Culture, Media and Sport Committee on this important parliament event.

Oh look mum!! We’re going to be on the telly!!! BBC Parliament Geoff Rowe BEM Comedy Studies Frog and Bucket MCR Lynne Parker Matt Forde chortle.co.uk/other-news/202… Culture, Media and Sport Committee

Don't miss our one-off session into the live comedy sector 📢 We're hearing from stand-up comics and others from across the comedy industry as we examine the economic, cultural and social impact of live performance on the UK, and the challenges faced by the sector Link below 👇

Just two days left to register for the ISHS conference 2025! Don't miss your chance to listen to great presentations and take part in serious discussions about humour! And let's not forget that the view from the conference venue are gorgeous :)

Today Parliament is looking at the economic, cultural and social impact of live performance on the UK, and the challenges faced by the sector. Watch live from 10am on Parliament TV: committees.parliament.uk/event/23826/fo…

Comedians address MPs about the state of the industry | Culture, Media and Sport Committee looks at live comedy sector ift.tt/TibjU05

Huge thanks to our members who attended the Culture, Media and Sport Committee this morning to give evidence about the importance of live comedy. Also massive thanks to the committee for inviting us. We will give more information tomorrow at our members meeting. Join us if you can.

The role of comedy in improving health & well being is something that has been around for many years - decades even. Let's not forget the vast history, expertise & resource that exists. Let's build and grow the work and demonstrate the social impact comedy can have. Culture, Media and Sport Committee

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Includes one of Northamptonshire’s new Reform councillors Ivan Dabbs, whose disturbing tweets were first uncovered by NN Journal. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

The second comprehensive survey of the UK live comedy sector is now underway. If you work in live comedy (as a performer, or behind-the-scenes) do please take part. comedy.co.uk/pro/news/8419/…

Second survey into UK comedy sector launched | Comedians and industry workers urged to contribute ift.tt/B42IXdt

PLEASE help us continue to champion live comedy by completing the annual live comedy sector survey. You don't need to be a member of the LCA to complete it, you just need to be working in live comedy in the UK. The link is comedysurvey.co.uk Thank you.

Calling everyone who works in the UK live comedy sector! The second UK Live Comedy Sector survey launches today. Please do complete the survey to help us to continue to advocate for the sector @BrunelUni Brunel Research CALSS Research

New Major Survey Of Comedy Sector Launched beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/16345/…

Absolutely delighted with this announcement this morning; it's a landmark moment for people working in UK live comedy. Much more to do, but this is a significant day! Massive thanks to everyone who has got us this far. If you aren't already involved, join us. Culture, Media and Sport Committee

MPs call for government to recognise comedy as an art | Move could unlock funding and other benefits ift.tt/Xb3VBhH

As the Edinburgh Fringe gets under way, we’re calling for live comedy to be recognised as a distinct art form. Its unique infrastructure, workforce and audiences deserve fair access to funding. Read our letter to Department for Culture, Media and Sport Minister Chris Bryant below ⬇️

If you work in the UK live comedy sector, please complete our survey at comedysurvey.co.uk Closing date is 18th August. Thanks!