Join comedian pals and cheerful Leicester gals,Melina Fiol (Circuit Breakers 2023) and Nayonica Ghosh (BBC Upload Festival 2021) as they craft their debut shows. Expect an hour of stand up, songs, inspirational quotes, niche observations about cabinet ministers and girly jokes.Melina entered the comedy world in 2021 and has been working relentlessly ever since, proving herself as a force to be reckoned with on the northern circuit. She sold out her first split bill at last years Women in Comedy Festival and was handpicked by Leicester Comedy Festival to take part in Circuit Breakers - their showcase of emerging talent. She was also chosen to perform at the inaugural Femmes & Thems show at Manchesters Frog and Bucket Comedy Club. Comedy powerhouse - Fem de la Femme Nayonica is a comedian and filmmaker who has been featured on BBC iPlayer, Time Out and Gal-Dem. She most recently made it to the final 10 of the Sky Comedy Rep 2022 scheme.She was also featured in the iplayer streamed comedy tent of The BBC Upload festival.She has performed around the UK including at Truck Music Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and the FOC it up podcast. Clever & self aware- Kemah Bob

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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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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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