In an attempt to bring you comedy online without having the poor comic stare down the lens of a camera to utter silence, last week saw the launch of MY Comedy Chats – a cross between stand up and chat show.

It’s wasn’t the most auspicious of starts. About an hour and a half before kick off, my internet provider Talk Talk (the irony) went down. The show was saved thanks to two friendly neighbours who allowed me to sit by the bins in their front garden while I ‘borrowed’ their Wi-Fi.

Notwithstanding the technical hitch the show, featuring Jen Brister, Allyson June Smith and Les Kershaw, proved a great hit. So much so we’re making it a regular show for the duration of the lockdown at least. Shows will take place every Thursday at 8:30 pm UK time. To sign up to the guest list head to http://eepurl.com/b2Z9V9

Tickets will be free but all tips are welcome and monies will be shared among the acts. Payments can be made via the following link www.paypal.me/mycomedylimited. Alternatively, you can message us the amount you want to tip and we will send you a secure, unique, one-time payment link via iZettle and all you do is enter your card details independently on your phone or laptop.

This week’s line up: Barbara Nice, Spring Day, Les Kershaw

Next week’s line up: Shazia Mirza, Jojo Sutherland, Kate McCabe

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