Sharon Lockyer
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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 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 2024How alternative comedy isn't what it used to be... and probably never was
An extract from Alternative Comedy Now and Then: Critical Perspectives by Oliver Double and Sharon Lockyer.
Oliver Double and Sharon Lockyer, Chortle, 10th November 2022Comedy academics send letter to culture minister
Comedy academics have sent an open letter to Culture Minister Oliver Dowden arguing that comedy is an art form and should be entitled to any government bail-outs.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th July 2020