Charity will get share of ticket sales

Organisers of the 2023 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival have chosen Shelter as their designated charity for this year.

A proportion of ticket sales from the event will go to the homeless charity, while audiences will also be invited to make donations.

Festival co-director Beth McGowan said: 'Being homeless or living in poor accommodation is something that can happen to anyone at any time, so a safe, comfortable place to live can make such a significant difference to our sense of wellbeing and togetherness.'

Fiona Conn from the charity added: 'Funds raised from the comedy festival will help our frontline services to continue providing free and expert help to anyone facing homelessness, as well helping to campaign for lasting change. 

'I would like to thank the organisers for thinking of Shelter and we wish the event every success.'
 
The Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival takes place from July 13 to 16 with acts including Scott Bennett, Rob Rouse, Alfie Moore, Rachel Fairburn and Paul Sinha, pictured.
 

Published: 8 Jun 2023