Sue Perkins, Harry Hill, Bridget Christie and more

Sue Perkins, Harry Hill, Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee are to take part in a benefit gig to help the victims of female genital mutilation.

Jo Brand, Mark Thomas, Shazia Mirza and Athena Kugblenu are also on the bill of the Stand Up for FGM fundraiser in London’s Union Chapel on September 18

The  gig will raise funds to support The Dahlia Project. Its founder Leyla Hussein said: ‘I was cut when I was seven years old. It was not until many years later that anyone talked to me about FGM and offered me help. FGM is shrouded in secrecy and too many women suffer in silence through many years of pain. 

‘At The Dahlia Project we break the silence and provide a safe space and therapeutic support. Working with these incredible women who have gone through so much, seeing them heal and support each other, is inspiring.’

Tickets for the show are £25 available here. 

Published: 17 Aug 2017