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Comedy night to raise some money... feedback please







Dover

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Oct 5, 2003
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Steve. Fantastic stuff. If it's anything like other things I have seen with you involved I can't wait.

Just a thought, could "Brighton 'Till I Die" be overhauled for one night as a money spinner. Also apart from the Komedia, although a terrific comedy veneue, what is the The Nightingale like, and is it suitable for anything.
 




The Large One

Who's Next?
Jul 7, 2003
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Comedy Steve said:
OK gang, the 24th Sept date is a no, on the 24th November date looks 95% definite.

Confirmed so far, Dan Evans, and George Egg, who, like myself, are giving their time up completely for free. Top lads.

This looks like it's going to happen... now, any suggestions for the name of the night?!?!

I'd already come up with a working title before this, so here goes (hope you like it):

STAND UP FOR THE ALBION...

Whaddaya reckon...?
 
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Comedy Steve

We're f'ing brilliant
Oct 20, 2003
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Stand Up for the Albion - me like :)


Biscuit said:
£9 is far to much.

I know a stand up, quite young (my age -17)

if we invite him he'll not only get u in tears of laughter but he'll bring a massive following!

No way i could afford £9 for it though!

Seeing as the money is going to the albion, surely the best price is the highest price people are willing to pay, that will still ensure that the night still sells out?

What do the adults think?
 
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Brovion

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NSC Patron
Jul 6, 2003
19,871
£9 is FAR to cheap! Myself and Mrs Brovian (occasionally) go to the 'Beck's Krater Komedy Klub' (sic) on Friday nights and it's a tenner then.

It is after all a charity event (never mind the rights and wrongs of the Appeal - that's effectively what it is) people who go know they are contributing to a Cause and aren't just lining some promoter's pocket (*ahem*). If it's only 250 capacity the admission needs to be something like £15-20. Sorry schoolkids, we'll try and organise something else for you.
 


Brovion

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Jul 6, 2003
19,871
Actually, make it £25 initially - no reductions. Then if it doesn't sell out (which it should just to posters on NSC and their families and friends) then perhaps you could take steps to 'paper the house'.
 




Lush

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£25? Just been paid Brovian?

However I agree - we HAVE to think of the cash first and foremost at this time, even this has a ring of "football comedy for yuppies" to it. This is a fundraiser not a community event, just like Fundraising Black Tie Dinners for wealthy businessmen are out of most people's league.

Sounds like the comedy night will be more entertaining that a night at Withdean - with the added bonus of being able to drink in view of the "pitch". So why not charge Withdean prices?
 




Dover

Home at Last.
Oct 5, 2003
4,474
Brighton, United Kingdom
Spot on Lush. After the game I can (if it's in my pocket) get through 30/40 quid, with beer etc. Maybe start at £9 and pass a bucket round for donations.
 




Brovion

In my defence, I was left unsupervised.
NSC Patron
Jul 6, 2003
19,871
Just re-reading my post I realise it's a tad patronising to the youngsters. Sorry biscuit, didn't mean to come over quite so smugly.

But perhaps there could be two events? As Lush said if this has to 'Stand-up for Yuppies' then so be it - the idea is to maximise the income. So what about biscuit you organsising another night with your mate? It doesn't have to be at the Komedia, local hall will do, you can charge 50p and a Kit-Kat (sorry, being patronising again).
 






Comedy Steve

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Oct 20, 2003
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Hmmm

Sounds good but the irony is that NSC members are those people more likely to shell out that extra amount.

I prefer the idea of the ticket price being £10 and doing fundraising stuff on the night. That way, people can contribute at a level they are comfortable with.

I've also promised those acts who are coming that it will be a full and friendly audience (most have been worried that it would be an 'agressive football fan audience' - their words, not mine - let's not enforce any outmoded stereotype) and ticket price is instrumental to the attitude of the crowd, even when the evening is a fundraiser.

Again, open to comment.
 




Trish

New member
Jul 5, 2003
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£10 does seem a bit on the cheap side, but I see what you mean about everyone contributing to the fundraising during the evening at their own level.
24th November is pay day for me and the date is in my diary so I'll be there - if I can get hold of a ticket!
:bounce:
 


Brovion

In my defence, I was left unsupervised.
NSC Patron
Jul 6, 2003
19,871
Yeah fair dos, if you want to make it a tenner and then we chip in more as the eveing progresses that's fine. At least at that price it will DEFINITEY sell out - otherwise we might as well wind up the club now.
 


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