Gail Porter - Stand-Up Comedian?!

LONDON, May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gail Porter will be trying her hand at stand-up comedy this month, on one of London's biggest stages, together with some of the comedy industry's biggest acts.

Gail, best known as a model and TV presenter, will be performing at the London Comedy Night 2011 on Monday 23rd May, to raise money for the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer.

More seasoned comedy names appearing alongside Gail include, Josh Widdicombe (FHM Stand-up Hero 2010), Jimeoin ("It gets no better than this", TimeOut), Simon Evans ("Magnificent", Chortle), Chris Cox ("One of the most exciting entertainers in Britain", Guardian) and many others.

The London Comedy Night 2011 takes place at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, and every penny raised generates vital funds for the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer.

Tickets start from GBP19.50 and are available from http://www.comedy2011.co.uk.

NOTES FOR EDITOR

The James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer is the UK's leading kidney cancer charity. Every year over 6,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with this condition. The charity supports research into kidney cancer, increases awareness of the condition, and provides a support network for patients and their carers. Registered Charity no 1120146.

London Comedy Night 2011 takes place on Monday 23rd May 2011 at The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1. Doors at 7pm, show 7pm. Tickets start at GBP19.50 available from http://www.comedy2011.co.uk

The James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer and London Comedy Night 2011 are supported by Maris Interiors LLP - the UK's leading specialist in workplace design and creation.

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    Full list of acts:

    Jimeoin
    Josh Widdecombe
    Simon Evans
    Chris Cox
    Amateur Frank Sanazi
    Kalki
    Gail Porter
    Guest Headliner as seen on Michael McIntyre's Roadshow

    CONTACT

    For further information or images please contact:

    STEPHANIE FROST
    E steph@comedy2011.co.uk
    D +44(0)20-7902-1874
    M +44(0)7920-060-182

    GAIL PORTER
    E teresa@fullportion.com
    D +44(0)845-225-1500
    M +44(0)7961-383-441