Experiences of women in live comedy

Women and Equalities Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 19 Mar 2026 Parliament page
The Women and Equalities Committee is examining the experiences of women in live comedy. This includes exploring the barriers women face in building and sustaining careers in live comedy, including the particular challenges experienced by disabled women, women from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ women and those from working‑class backgrounds. The … Read more
2 Oral sessions
2 Events
Activity timeline 4 events
28 Apr
2026
Oral evidence
28 Apr
2026
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
15 Apr
2026
Oral evidence
15 Apr
2026
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
28 Apr 2026
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Women and Equalities Committee
Aimee Perry · Frog and Bucket Comedy Venue Jessica Toomey · Frog and Bucket Kelly Edwards-Good · Komedia Brighton Kirsten Muat · Equity Lu Jackson Lynne Parker · Funny Women CIC
15 Apr 2026
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Women and Equalities Committee
Nina Gilligan · Get Off Live Comedy Ola Labib Rachael Healy