21Soho reopens its doors with #ReclaimTheseStreets Fundraiser
Central London entertainment venue 21Soho opened its doors to comedy punters again for the first time since December on Monday 17th May 2021.
Comedian Alice Brine performing to a sold out venue. (Photo Credit: Adam Kang)
On Monday, 21Soho proudly dedicated it’s first live show back to social movement #ReclaimTheseStreets and charity Rosa UK to raise awareness and funds for women and girls such as Sarah Everard, Shukri Abdi, Blessing Olusegun, Bibaa Henry, Nicole Smallman & many more around the UK. The evening showcased a diverse all female line up including Sarah Keyworth, Alice Brine, Kemah Bob, Bella Hull, Janine Harouni, Olga Koch, Jen Ives, Joanne McNally, Heidi Regan, Annie McGrath & Alison Spittle.
Kemah Bob (Photo Credit: Adam Kang)
Despite 21Soho having to (currently) operate on a socially-distanced reduced capacity, the event raised £1605 in ticket receipts which will be donated to Rosa.
Rosa is the only UK charitable funder dedicated to supporting women's and girls' organisations, including those addressing the causes and consequences of male violence and access to justice. These organisations are the heart of everything Rosa does. It involves them in all aspects of its work to ensure resources reach where they most needed and can make the biggest difference for women and girls.
Founder of the #ReclaimTheseStreets movement Jamie Klinger attended the event: “What a way to celebrate London’s first night of opening back up. Was such a fun night, with incredible acts and a really friendly crowd. Was especially amused by the brave guy in the front row who had travelled hours to take part. We are so grateful to the comics that donated their skill and talent for our collective cause; we were touched by the generosity and it helped that everyone was hilarious.”
The first sold out show back at 21Soho was also enjoyed by viewers at home thanks to Laughing Around distributing a broadcast quality live stream direct from the venue.
With the first night over, 21Soho is now open again 7 nights a week, hosting a wide and diverse programme of comedy events including Sara Pascoe’s New Material nights, Ed Gamble & Friends, Wacky Racists, Berk’s Nest’s The Thursday Show, tour warms ups from Phil Wang & Lou Sanders, as well as their in-house mixed bill weekend shows 21Soho Presents… with lineups including Felicity Ward, Ahir Shah, Jayde Adams, Dane Baptiste, Jen Brister & many more.
For more information on upcoming shows and tickets, please go to www.tickettext.co.uk
The whole team at TicketText Group would like to thank each and every performer, venue staff, live streaming team and of course the audience, both in venue and at home, for making this first event back really special
