Two renowned and deeply loved comedy institutions join forces for a working class comedy showcase!

The People’s Comedy WINNER (Chortle awards): Best pro comedy night ’25 and Best live comedy format ’25 for Wales & the West!

Best In Class 2024 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards – Panel Prize + much more.

Featuring working class and proud comics! :
Hannah Weetman ✊
Justina Seselskaite ✊
Danny Scott ✊️
Gabrielle Macpherson✊️
& Matt Pugsley as MC ✊

WHY THE PEOPLE’S COMEDY?
The People’s Comedy formed in 2018 with the aim of platforming comedians with a message (think counter-culture, underrepresented, original) and ensuring that they’re paid for their craft. On top of that, no headliners showcasing each act’s unique comedic voice. Also, this night supports the collectively owned PRSC building to grow and thrive. More about them here: https://prsc.org.uk/

WHY BEST IN CLASS?
Best in Class was founded in 2018 by comedian Sian Davies to tackle the financial and social barriers that block working class comedians from progressing in the comedy industry. What started as a crowdfunded, profit-sharing Edinburgh Fringe show has grown into a bold movement that platforms working class voices, provides vital training, and ensures comedians are paid fairly for their work.
Every act selected for Best in Class receives support in marketing, tech, and promotion—without having to pay to take part. It’s more than just a showcase; it’s a challenge to the industry’s gatekeeping, and a lifeline for underrepresented comics.
Best in Class has sold out year after year at the Edinburgh Fringe and picked up major awards along the way, including the Panel Prize at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards (2022 & 2024), a Fringe Recovery Grant, and a BBC Comedy Grant.

✔ Both have: raised tens of thousands of pounds for comedians paid in-line with our equal pay structure.

Please note: the more we make through tickets, the more we can pay acts! But please only give as much as you can comfortably.

There is a bar which opens the same time as doors, from 7pm.
The show starts at 7:30pm, so please arrive comfortably before then.

More information about us at www.thepeoplescomedy.org