The 2018 fringe is underway and less than a week until Barnardo’s Scotland’s bumper two-hour Big Comedy Benefit taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Venue 150 on Wednesday 8th August at 8.30pm.
If you’re on a limited budget and time-poor, the children’s charity comedy show is one for you, cramming eight top-line fringe acts in to one show, it will help make good use of your budget, and the money raised will help the charity provide life-changing support to children and young people across the country.
The comedy line-up includes Lost Voice Guy, Russell Howard, Tape Face, David O’Doherty, Pete Firman, Zoe Lyons, Jo Caulfield and Noise Next Door.
Jordyn Armstrong, Events Manager for Barnardo’s Scotland said: “Tickets for some fringe shows like Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy and television favourite Russell Howard are already sold-out so the only place you can see them perform is at our show.
“We think we’ve got an amazing line-up for visitors attending The Fringe; we really appreciate everyone’s support and are grateful to all of the comedians for making time in their schedule to perform at our Comedy Benefit.”
Barnardo’s Scotland Director Martin Crewe said: “This is always a really fun event and this year’s line-up looks fantastic. It’s a great opportunity to see some of the best acts from this year’s Fringe and the money which is raised really will make a difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable children, young people, parents and carers we support across the country.”
All of the funds raised at the Comedy Benefit go to community-based services providing life-changing support to children and young people across Scotland. Since its launch in 2012 the event has raised over £44,000, the charity is hoping this year to take that total in to the high £50,000s.
To find out more and book tickets visit www.barnardos.org.uk/comedybenefit
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