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A safe and supportive environment for the next generation of stand-up comedians to test out new material, and a chance for audiences to hear early stage work in its first ever public sharing! They have been working hard all day with professional comedian Ruth E. Cockburn so the performers hope for laughs, cheers and constructive feedback from the audience.
Scratch is a term used to describe an opportunity for artists to test and explore new work in front of an audience. The comedians at this event may be performing stand-up for the first time, or they could be seasoned professionals…
We build a safe and welcoming environment and invite you to come along with an open mind and supportive and constructive feedback to help shape the future of these fresh new performers’ stand-up routines. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment on missing out on the stadium stand-ups of the future!
Recommended age: 16+ years.
Featured Acts
Scratch night
Age Restriction:
16+
Disabled Access:
Yes
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