Karen O Novak

Inside the London comedy club where heckling is banned

But at the Poodle Club in Sydenham, south London, they do things differently. Heckling is banned and female comics are nurtured. Male comics are invited too, but the only thing that is not tolerated is intolerance. The Poodle Club says this means the venue is a safe platform for a diverse range of artists.

Jim Wheble, BBC, 15th July 2022

Is London's uniquely decorated comedy venue - The Poodle Club - barking?

The Poodle Club has re-opened for comedy in Sydenham. The club first opened in 2017 but, of course, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, had to close in 2020.

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 12th May 2022