Select Committee · Women and Equalities Committee

Experiences of women in live comedy

Status: Open Opened: 19 Mar 2026

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 …

Oral evidence sessions

2 sessions
Date Witnesses
28 Apr 2026 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 View ↗
15 Apr 2026 Nina Gilligan · Get Off Live Comedy, Ola Labib, Rachael Healy View ↗