The British Stand-Up Comedy Archive was launched at the University of Kent following the donation of the personal archive of the late (and brilliant) comedian Linda Smith, by her partner Warren Lakin. Now the archive has become a Beacon Project, receiving extra funding to celebrate the university’s 50th anniversary.

We are delighted that the first annual Linda Smith Lecture will be given by Mark Thomas, a friend and colleague of Linda and one of the most exciting and innovative political comedians working today.

The lecture is being held on Tuesday 12 May 2015 at 7:30pm at the Gulbenkian Theatre. The event is free, but tickets must be booked in advance.  For further information visit the Gulbenkian webpage.