Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 15 April 202614:00

Women and Equalities Committee: Experiences of women in live comedy

Committee hears from witnesses

The Women and Equalities Committee will hear oral evidence from witnesses about the experiences of women working in live comedy. This inquiry examines workplace equality, representation, and potential barriers or discrimination women face in the comedy industry as performers, writers, and producers.

This addresses systemic gender inequality in a significant creative sector. The findings could influence industry practices, inform equality policy, and highlight whether comedy venues and promoters are meeting equalities standards. It matters to working women in entertainment and to broader conversations about harassment, fair pay, and representation in male-dominated cultural spaces.

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Committee mentioned:Women and Equalities Committee