Feminist, journalist and (crucially) comedian Kate Smurthwaite will perform at our ‘Stand up for journalism’ comedy benefit for striking journalists.

Kate describes herself as an “obsessive blogger” and writes her own blog and also posts at the f word.

Manchester-based NUJ member Julia Brosnan, a former journalist turned comedian, will also be on the bill.

Julia regularly appears on BBC Radio Manchester and hosts her own comedy night in the city.

As previously reported, poet and musician Attila the Stockbroker will present his line in anti-capitalist rants. The full line-up will be announced soon.

The gig will be on Wednesday 15 April at Bar B Lo, 76 Marchmont Street, London. Doors open 7.30pm. Nearest tube Russell Square.

Tickets will be available soon at £5 waged/£3 unwaged, or pay on the door. Collections on the night.

There will also be NUJ speakers and DJ Barter playing ska, new wave and punk beats.

If you want tickets to sell at work or flyers to help raise the issue of the cuts with colleagues, email richsimcox@mac.com

NUJ Left members outside London are urged to hold similar events.

Posted by Rich Simcox

Tags: Attila the Stockbroker, benefit, comedy, cuts, job cuts, Julia Brosnan, Kate Smurthwaite, National Union of Journalists, NUJ