How diverse is stand-up comedy? Why does diversity and inclusion in stand-up comedy matter? What are the barriers to diversity and inclusion in stand-up comedy? How can stand-up comedy be more diverse and inclusive for performers and audiences? These questions, and more, will be hotly debated by an expert panel including Joy Carter (comedian, speaker, advocacy, actress) and Ian Brodie (folklorist and author of A Vulgar Art: A New Approach to Stand-up Comedy) and chaired by Sharon Lockyer (Director, Centre for Comedy Studies Research). Come along and join in this important debate!