British Writers' Guild Award-nominee and Brighton-bred comedian Kate-Lois Elliott tells stories that are self-deprecating and (according to a drunk man at the fringe) unexpectedly profound. Gentrif*cked - work-in-progress - is a Fringe Bursary supported debut show about finding your purpose. Join Kate on a journey through village life, thirty-something existential crises and finding belonging without joining a cult (specifically not like her grandma did).Kate has appeared on the BBC, Netflix and in the Westend, and is also one half of Diversify Podcast, whose guests have included Ria Lina, Kai Samra, Maisie Adam, Tez Ilyas and that guy from Dr Who.British Writers' Guild Award Nominee 2022, British Comedy Guide Talent Award Finalist 2022, West End New Comedian of the Year Finalist 2023, Brighton Fringe Bursary Winner 2023''Could sniff the vodka from the plinth,'' Helen Lederer''Such funny business from this one. Carry on like this and shell be buying a house, which is great but itll ruin my favourite of her jokes'' Jessica Fostekew "Zeitgeisty," BBC Radio Kent''A rising star,'' Hayley Mackenzie, Script Angel

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Theatre MAD
The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Acting For Others
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £1.7m to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic.
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