Stand Up! A Night of Laughs for Lawrence Nurses at New Theatre Oxford
About the show
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of comedy as some of the UK’s finest performers take to the stage for a brilliant cause.
Five top comedians, one unforgettable night— a great laugh for a great cause in aid of Oxfordshire hospice at home charity, Lawrence Nurses.
Featuring - Sara Pascoe

Sara is one of the most revered comedians in the UK. She has hosted 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC2) and 'Comedians Giving Lectures' (Dave), and appeared on a host of other best-loved TV shows including 'Mock the Week', 'Have I Got News for You?', 'QI', 'Would I Lie to You?' and '8 out of 10 Cats', as well as recording a stand-up special, 'Sara Pascoe Live at the BBC'. Sara’s radio series, 'Modern Monkey', aired on BBC R4 and her authored BBC short, 'Sara Pascoe vs Monogamy', was broadcast to great acclaim.
Sara has enjoyed multiple sell-out UK tours and a sell-out run in London’s West End. As an actress, Sara has an impressive array of TV credits including the BAFTA nominated 'Twenty Twelve' (BBC2), 'W1A' (BBC2), 'Campus' (C4), 'The Thick of It' (BBC2) and 'Being Human' (BBC3). Sara has authored the critically acclaimed 'Animal' and the Sunday Times Best Seller 'Sex Power Money'.
Rory Bremner

Comedian and impressionist whose accurate mimicry and sharp satire have earned him the acclaim of pundits and the fury of politicians. His large repertoire of characters has sustained a highly successful career in radio and TV spanning 25 years.
Arthur Smith

Comedian, compere and playwright. This grumpy old man per excellence presents the BBC Radio 4 show 'Excess Baggage' and has written four plays including 'An Evening With Gary Lineker' and 'Live Bed Show'.
His stand-up topics range from vigorous yodelling to mediaeval literature via death by drink. His delivery is relaxed and sardonic, but his shows are a surprising, dark and witty treat.
He's also one of the many 'Grumpy Old Men' that appear on BBC 2's hit show.
'The funniest and most honest comic of his generation' (The List).
Debra Stephenson

Star of stage and television and known for her roles in Coronation Street and Bad Girls, Debra is also an impressionist and singer.
