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The Papyrus Charity Gala

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Tonight, Tuesday 5th February, the inaugural Papyrus comedy gala will raise money for suicide prevention – in loving memory of Trixie Hart. This star-studded stand-up event will takeover The Clapham Grand for the evening, starring the likes of Jo Brand and Alan Carr.

Jo Brand’s Great Wall Of Comedy (Jo Brand)
The Papyrus Charity Gala - JAMES ACASTER
JAMES ACASTER

Comedians supporting Payrus Gala

The line up shows support from ALAN CARRJAMES ACASTER, JO BRAND, MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE, ED BYRNE, JOEL DOMMETT, GEOFF NORCOTT, RACHEL PARRIS, MATT RICHARDSON, DAN SCHREIBE.

The ever so fabulous LUISA OMIELAN, NINA CONTI, JAYDE ADAMS and JOSH WIDDICOMBE will also perform tonight.

Remembering Trixie Hart


Trixie Hart was just 16 when she took her own life. The aspiring actress and singer had been bullied online by fellow students and even adults. Trixie had battled both depression and anxiety.

Tonight on February 5, a host of comedy stars will remember Trixie’s life. The one-off gala will raise awareness and funds for Papyrus, the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide – the leading cause of death in young people under 35.

Trixie Hart

Papyrus, the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide

All ticket revenue* will be paid directly to PAPYRUS, the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide, which is the leading cause of death in young people under 35. It provides confidential help and advice to young people and anyone concerned that a young person may be at risk of killing themselves; campaigns to influence national policy and delivers training programmes to individuals and groups. Find out more at papyrus-uk.org

Event Details:

Clapham Grand

21-25 St John’s Hill, London, SW11 1TT

Doors: 6.30pm

Show: 7.30pm

What help is available?

It can be hard to imagine what type of help or support you can access if you are feeling suicidal. HOPELINEUK advisors can help you find support and explore options with you. The help available can vary depending on where you live.

Support includes:

  • Talking therapies such as counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Medication
  • Community Mental Health support
  • Crisis services and sanctuaries
  • Peer support
  • Self-help and online resources
  • Local crisis lines and national helplines

For other services that you can contact for help and support see Resources

Get in touch if you feel that you or someone else may need help

What is PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK?

HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. Provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life, that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.

  • For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide
  • For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide

PAPYRUS is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide. HOPELineUK – 0800 068 41 41 a freephone national confidential line staffed by trained professionals providing practical advice, support and information to anyone concerned that someone they know is feeling suicidal.

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Ticket Info:

The Clapham Grand reserves the right to request ID.  Anyone aged 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over and sit in the circle (please do not purchase other tickets if someone in your party is within this age range).  No persons aged under 14 will be admitted.

Line up of artists correct at time of publication, but may be subject to amendments.