“Covid Arms gigs look like a real bright spot in lockdown-era comedy” THE GUARDIAN
Monthly comedy streamed live from
The Covid Arms
Comedy streamed
live from
The Covid Arms

Supporting comedy
The money we raise will be split between the performers and The Trussell Trust. When your livelihood disappears we don’t want to be the guys asking comedians to work for free.
”On March 28th I hosted a virtual comedy gig with Rosie Jones, Stephen Bailey and Rachel Fairburn performing. We thought 30 people might watch but 3,000 did and we raised more than £13k for The Trussell Trust.
It was so much fun so we’ve decided to do it weekly. It’s important to us to support comedians many of whom have had their livelihood totally eradicated. So, for all future comedy gigs The Covid Arms will split the money raised between the comedians and The Trussell Trust.”
– Kiri Pritchard-Mclean


How it started
Jake set up ‘The Covid Arms’ as a virtual pub to hang out in with thirty or so friends when the real pubs weren’t allowed to open anymore. Jess (Jake’s sister) thought some live entertainment that people could interact with would be a good shout, so asked her friend Kiri if she’d do ten minutes of stand-up. Jake asked his friend Rosie too. We thought we could charge a quid or two and give the money to food banks.
Out of nowhere, Kiri started getting yes’s from some of our comedy heroes. Suddenly we had an impressive line-up that was a bit too big for our Whatsapp Group. Our inaugural performance raised more than £13,500 for The Trussell Trust, and was watched by 3,000 people.
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Supporting The Trussell Trust
“We couldn’t be more grateful to the Covid Arms and all the comedians taking part to support the Trussell Trust – you have raised a phenomenal amount. As the economic impact of the coronavirus continues to take hold, more people are likely to need a food bank’s help than ever before. Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure food banks are able to continue helping more and more people affected by these difficult times and have the necessary stocks to do so. Your support means we can remain agile and ensure food banks continue to provide the lifeline of emergency food and additional support for people in crisis. Thank you.”
Garry Lemon Director of Policy, External Affairs & Research at the Trussell Trust
Donated to The Trussell Trust so far
Donated to The Trussell Trust so far

We’re stoked to say that our favourite brewery Beavertown is keeping all of us at The Covid Arms well (neck) oiled, and they have even designed us our very own coat of arms.

Merch
Our friends at Cut By Beam have designed us some LUSH earrings inspired by our Beavertown artwork. Fluoro acrylic + gold plate fixings.

This lovely print available from Walia Bach can be seen in Kiri’s bar each week. Buy your own right here!

Get a lovely Covid Arms beer mat here for £2.50 with free delivery or splash out on 3 for £5!
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Upcoming acts:
Saturday 23rd January, 7pm

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

Adam Buxton

Lost Voice Guy

Desiree Burch

Lauren Pattison

Eve Goodman
Saturday 21st November 2020

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

James Acaster

Sophie Duker

Ivo Graham

Kate McCabe

Sheyi Martins-Allen
Saturday 17th October 2020

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

Josie Long

John Kearns

Jen Brister

Izzy Rabey
Saturday 19th September 2020

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

Josh Jones

Judi Love

Harry Hill

Eädyth
Saturday 15th August

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

Lolly Adefope

Will Duggan

David O’Doherty

Asha Jane
Saturday 18th July

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean

Jason Manford

Jordan Brookes

Sikisa

Cai Isfryn
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