Free Hengameh Shahidi

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A Night of Comedy in Aid of Amnesty International

The cream of comedy come together for this one-off event that includes Stewart Lee, Julia Davis, Lucy Porter, Arthur Smith, Danielle Ward, Sarah Kendall, Pippa Evans, Shappi Khorsandi, Bridget Christie, Shazia Mirza, Dan Antopolski, Roisin Conaty and Jody Kamili.

Miriam Elia and Jessica Stevenson present a night of comedy in honor of Hengameh Shahidi, an Iranian journalist and human rights activist who is currently being imprisoned and tortured in Iran, simply for participating in the recent peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations.

With the backing of Amnesty International, this charity comedy gig aims to highlight Hengameh’s tragic situation, as well as support Amnesty International’s Campaign for Womens Equality.

In addition, Miriam’s former art school – The Royal College of Art - have kindly sponsored her to do a limited run of 60 of her own Fine – Art screen prints depicting Hengameh Shahidi which will be on sale in the lobby – all proceeds will go to Amnesty International.
Tickets £18.50