“North East Royal Variety performance” to raise money for local good causes

Some of the North East’s biggest and best loved comedians are teaming up for one night only raise
money for projects which use the power of laughter to change lives and communities.
The Big Daft Jamboree – described as “the North East version of the Royal Variety -Performance” –
takes place at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre on Tuesday September 24th.
The event will support the outreach activities delivered by comedian’s co-operative Felt Nowt and
feature performances from:

Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Vice Guy, Dave Johns, star of the Palm D’or winning I, Daniel Blake, Game of Thrones star Ben Crompton, Local legend Alfie Joey, reuniting with Cal Halbert for a one-off performance of iconic impressionists The Mimic Men.

The event will be hosted by North East comedian of the Year winner Catherine Young, with more
acts to be announced.

The only comedy company owned by comedians, Felt Not is a community interest company formed
both to create more opportunities for local comics, but also to bring comedy to the smaller villages
and towns of the region.

Felt Nowt also delivers outreach events to community organisations in the form of stand-up comedy
workshops, using comedy to help people with confidence, resilience and general wellbeing – as well
as providing comedians for charity fundraisers, with good causes supported by the organisation
including:

Rape Crisis

Newcastle Foodbank

Chester-le-Street Town FC Disabled team

Suicide Affects Friends and Family Everywhere

Puma Cheer and Dance

Red Cross Ukraine Appeal

Spinal Injuries Association

A Pain in the Arts

Water Safety Awareness

Nerve Tumours UK

Jarrow Mindset

Bruno’s Magic Hat

Man Club.

Lee Kyle from Felt Nowt said:

“We see the Big Daft Jamboree as the North East version of the Royal Variety Show – the chance to
see not just household names but to catch some of the lesser known gems the local comedy scene
has to offer. We’ve announced some brilliant acts already and we still have more incredibly talented
individuals we can’t wait to reveal.

“When local charities ask for comedians to promote their events, Felt Nowt answers the call – and
over the last three of so years we’ve helped over £20,000 for local good causes, while also using the
power of laughter to boost people’s self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing.

“But as a volunteer organisation there’s only so much we can do – this special show will allow us to
do so much more.”

The Big Daft Jamboree takes place at the Tyne Theatre at 8pm on Tuesday September 24th 2024.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at: https://feltnowt.co.uk/events