The Good Shepherd are linking up with the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls to put on a night of fantastic comedy to raise funds for the charity.
‘Stand up for Change’ is a night featuring top quality stand-up comedy from headliner Josh Pugh, Lindsey Santoro, and Jack Kirwan and Andy McBurney, taking place at the Wulfrun Hall on Friday, March 28.
Proceeds from the event at the legendary Wolverhampton venue will be invested into the range of support services delivered by the Good Shepherd to help people from across the city.
Good Shepherd CEO Tom Hayden said:
“From the moment we approached The Halls, they have been incredibly supportive both of our work in the community and what we are trying to achieve for this event.
“As one of our ambassadors, Jack has also played a key part in the process, and we are so grateful to him and Andy, to Josh, and Lindsey, for giving up their time for the Good Shepherd.
“They are all fantastic performers in their own right, and we know that anyone who comes along is in for a night of great entertainment, whilst also helping to improve the lives of people from Wolverhampton at the same time.”
“Tickets for the event are selling fast, so we would urge people to book now to make sure they are part of this landmark night of charity and comedy.”
The Good Shepherd are hugely appreciative of the support received from The Halls to stage Stand Up For Change, which will include venue staff volunteering on the night to deliver a smoothly run show for all to enjoy.
Josh Pugh, from Nuneaton, began performing a decade ago in 2014 and was named English Comedian of the Year in 2016. He has appeared on shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza, written jokes for the likes of 8 of out 10 Cats Does Countdown and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
Lindsey Santoro is an award-winning comedian based in Birmingham whose credits include performing on Comedy Central, Live at the Apollo, Dave, Channel 4 and across the BBC Radio.
Jack Kirwan is a proud Wulfrunian who is well known for his development of comedic characters – notably Gary Powndland and Tash Powndland – and has been on the circuit for over a decade, including performances in his home city at the Civic Hall and Grand Theatre.
He has formed an impressive writing and performing partnership with his friend Andy McBurney, regularly delivering creative new material, which will also be part of ‘Stand Up For Change’ in March.
Comedian and Good Shepherd Ambassador, Jack Kirwan said:
“I am really proud to be an ambassador for the Good Shepherd and love being involved in the work of the charity,”
“So being able to combine that with my love of comedy with everyone working together to put on this event is something I am really looking forward to.
“It’s going to be a brilliant show and a brilliant night, a chance to come along and have a great time whilst also raising really important for he funds of the Good Shepherd.”
For over 50 years, the Good Shepherd has been a vital support system for people facing homelessness, poverty and addiction recovery. Since opening in 1972, the charity has worked tirelessly to help individuals and families across Wolverhampton to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.
