Comedy club reveals it has blacklist of 20 comics from the circuit and TV who ... trends now
A London comedy club has revealed it has a blacklist of 20 comics from the circuit and TV who are banned over allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive behaviour, or bullying.
West End Comedy Club, which opened two years ago, said the list has been compiled based on first hand and second hand reports from other acts, who they 'trust not to maliciously throw false allegations'.
The club hasn't disclosed who is on its blacklist, but said it was 'concerning' how many acts had been reported to them.
The comedy scene has been rocked after allegations against Russell Brand emerged last month. Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse during the peak of his fame, claims he vehemently denies.
The club, which is just off Leicester Square, has hosted well-known comics such as Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam and Harry Hill. Other comics who have performed at the club include Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina, Nick Helm, Munya Chawawa, Jamali Maddix, Lloyd Griffith, Sam Campbell and Jessica Fostekew.
The club does not allow those who have allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive behaviour or bullying - that they are aware of - to perform at the venue.
The club, which is just off Leicester Square, has hosted well-known comics such as Romesh Ranganathan , Maisie Adam and Harry Hill
Harry Hill (pictured) is one of the comedians to have performed at West End Comedy Club this year
The club, which is just off Leicester Square, has hosted well-known comics such as Romesh Ranganathan (pictured)
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