Best in Class has announced an all-star benefit show taking place at Edinburgh Fringe.
The show boasts a stellar lineup of Frankie Boyle, 2014 Funny Women Awards winner Jayde Adams, Sikisa, and Angela Barnes, with even more acts to be announced. Best in Class founder and 2019 Funny Women Awards finalist Sian Davies will host the 90-minute extravaganza at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose in the Big Yin on the 17th August.
Davies said: “It’s a dream line up to be hosting! Gilded Balloon wanted to support Best in Class so donated the space for us to hold a benefit show. At that point I had no idea what it would look like, but I knew I’d need a couple of decent names to sell a 250-seater room. I asked around, sent a few emails, slid into a few DM’s and within a few days I had managed to put together a lineup of comedy superstars.”
All funds raised from the all-star benefit show will help Best in Class to support even more working-class performers and secure the longevity of the organisation.
Best in Class is a crowdfunded profit-sharing organisation that champions the rich talent of working-class comedians. This year as well as the Best in Class showcase, a Fringe Recovery Grant allowed the organisation to set up a new accommodation bursary. Any working class acts who are doing a full run can apply for a House of Class accommodation bursary and if awarded will receive £500 to help with costs.
As predicted the bursary is already over subscribed, meaning fundraising will continue right up until the festival and be filtered out as it becomes available. The more money Best in Class can raise, the more artists they can support. The crowdfunding campaign has already had some big industry donations from companies such as Hat Trick and Turtle Canyon, as well as support from other comics. However, the waiting list for people eligible to receive the bursary is now beyond the initial Fringe Recovery grant and the additional money raised.
Anyone can contribute to the online fundraiser and even a small donation will help to support the work of Best in Class.
For tickets and more information about the all star benefit show click here!
