Why The People's Comedy?
The People's Comedy formed in 2018 with the aim of platforming grass-roots comedians with a message (think counter-culture, alternative, original) and ensuring that they're paid for their craft.
✔️ Nominated for best themed night in the UK in 2020 (Chortle)
✔️ Raised thousands of pounds for grass-roots comedians
✔️ Respected and loved by audiences and acts alike:
- 90% of our audience think that we are affordably priced
- and 95% think that we platform diverse, grass-roots talent
Blogs and press
‘WHERE ARE THE RADICAL WORKING-CLASS STAND-UP COMEDIANS?’ - Bristol 247
‘WHERE ARE THE RADICAL WORKING-CLASS STAND-UP COMEDIANS?’ - Bristol 247
‘WHERE ARE THE RADICAL WORKING-CLASS STAND-UP COMEDIANS?’ - Bristol 247
"Over this past decade, we’ve had stand-up comedy of the lowest common denominator; comedy that doesn’t make people think..."
"COMEDY IN THE BEARPIT" - Bristol 247
‘WHERE ARE THE RADICAL WORKING-CLASS STAND-UP COMEDIANS?’ - Bristol 247
‘WHERE ARE THE RADICAL WORKING-CLASS STAND-UP COMEDIANS?’ - Bristol 247
"The regular People’s Comedy night is relocating to the sunken roundabout in the heart of Bristol for a special one-off show..."