The state of live comedy will be the focus of the opening session of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s work aimed at spotlighting previously unheard issues and challenges.

Live Comedy Association, Centre for Comedy Studies Research & British Comedy Guide survey highlights estimated over £1 billion annual turnover of live comedy sector and renews call for UK Government recognition for live comedy

Comedy is facing both an existential and economic challenge unlike anything we’ve ever seen – how does the live comedy industry continue, when live shows are suspended indefinitely? How will our venues stay solvent? And how will our staff and artists – the comedians, promoters, venue managers, techies, producers et al – stay financially afloat?