Artists include:

Anne Gildea, comedienne and show hostBeloved by Irish audiences, Anne is currently touring UK and Ireland with her smash hit show HOW TO GET THE MENOPAUSE AND ENJOY IT.

Josephine Lacey - comedianDrawing on her Jamaican-Irish heritage and life experiences, wow regular Josephine delivers her material with the guile and wisdom of someone that's been there, done it and bought the T-shirt. Her regular sell-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe have made her a comedy voice in great demand, and she's a big hit with Irish audiences. Josephine's one-woman shows Autism Mama and Puberty recently sold out at London's Soho Theatre.

Eve Darcy - comedianStand-up comedienne Eve Darcy is based in Dublin, but transports herself to places far and wide for the comedic cause. Eve is currently supporting Jarlath Regan on his new nationwide tour. Follow her on Insta: @evedarcy1 - she needs the numbers!

Mags McHugh - comedianFunny Woman Dublin finalist, BBC radio regular, star of sell-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe, Mags is now co-living in London and Ireland, where she regularly performs to her growing fan base.

Aoife Dunne - Comedian Aoife is a new and vibrant force in Dublin's comedy scene with her stand-up, storytelling and viral sketches on Instagram, and fresh from headlining in New York and supporting Danny O'Brien and Nataly Aukur on their Irish tour.

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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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