Jessica Toomey
- Venue manager and agent
Press clippings
Live Comedy Association to host membership meetings
The Live Comedy Association (LCA) is hosting a series of meetings to update members on work that has taken place throughout 2024 and the organisation's plans for the future.
British Comedy Guide, 30th October 2024BBC New Comedy Awards finalist Marie Goulbourne has died
Stand-up comedian Marie Goulbourne has died unexpectedly from a health issue, aged 46. A rising star on the comedy circuit, she won the Lancaster-based heat of the BBC New Comedy Awards earlier this month.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd October 2024Funny Women's Glitter Project extends to six locations
The Funny Women organisation is expanding its programme supporting female creatives to London, Medway, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2024Laura Lexx wins at Women in Comedy Festival Awards
Laura Lexx's stand-up show Slinky has won Best Show in the inaugural Women in Comedy Festival Awards. Meanwhile Ariel Hebditch was named Best Newcomer.
British Comedy Guide, 14th October 2024Women In Comedy Festival to launch awards
The Woman In Comedy Festival, which will return to Manchester in October with nearly 80 shows, has announced it is launching awards for the best show and best new act.
British Comedy Guide, 30th August 2024Live comedy estimated to be worth over £1billion to the UK economy
A partnership of organisations have, with the help of an industry survey, come to the conclusion that the UK live comedy sector is worth in excess of £1billion to the UK economy each year.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2024Live comedy in UK has become serious business
Researchers say stand-up's contribution is unsung, and hope findings will help to bolster the industry's credibility.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 14th July 2024UK Live Comedy Sector Survey launched
A major survey is aiming to assess the size and scale of the UK live comedy sector for the first time. Those that work in live comedy are being asked to spend 5 minutes completing the survey to help with efforts to lobby for government support for the industry.
British Comedy Guide, 13th June 2024Iconic Manchester comedy venue Frog and Bucket celebrates 30 years
"I think a lot of our success is truly down to the talent we've discovered and had play on our stage".
Adam Maidment, Manchester Evening News, 20th February 2024North West Comedy Awards 2024 nominees announced
Dan Tiernan, Hayley Ellis, Jamie Hutchinson and Phil Ellis are amongst the nominees for the North West Comedy Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 11th December 2023