Select Committee · Women and Equalities Committee
Experiences of women in live comedy
Status: Open
Opened: 19 Mar 2026
Inquiry scope
The Women and Equalities Committee is examining the experiences of women in live comedy. This includes exploring the barriers women face in building and sustaining careers in live comedy, including the particular challenges experienced by disabled women, women from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ women and those from working‑class backgrounds. The inquiry will also look at the challenges women face due to being self‑employed and/or freelancers within the sector. In addition, the inquiry is considering the extent and nature of abuse and harassment in the sector, the support available to those affected, and how reports are handled by the industry. The inquiry aims to identify steps Government and industry bodies can take to improve women’s experiences in live comedy.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 28 Apr 2026 |
Women and Equalities Committee
Aimee Perry · Frog and Bucket Comedy Venue,
Jessica Toomey · Frog and Bucket,
Kelly Edwards-Good · Komedia Brighton,
Kirsten Muat · Equity,
Lu Jackson,
Lynne Parker · Funny Women CIC
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| 15 Apr 2026 |
Women and Equalities Committee
Nina Gilligan · Get Off Live Comedy,
Ola Labib,
Rachael Healy
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Aimee Perry · Head Booker | Frog and Bucket Comedy Venue | 1 |
| Jessica Toomey · Managing Director | Frog and Bucket | 1 |
| Kelly Edwards-Good · Senior Marketing and Press Officer | Komedia Brighton | 1 |
| Kirsten Muat · North West Organiser | Equity | 1 |
| Lu Jackson | — | 1 |
| Lynne Parker · Founder & Chief Executive | Funny Women CIC | 1 |
| Nina Gilligan · Co-founder | Get Off Live Comedy | 1 |
| Ola Labib | — | 1 |
| Rachael Healy | — | 1 |