Brighton-based LGBTQ mental health charity MindOut is thrilled to announce it’s comedy fundraiser, MindOut for the Laughs, on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at Komedia, Brighton.
Join us for a night of laughs and fabulous entertainment and fundraising to support delivery of MindOut LGBTQ mental health services. Expect an eclectic mix of stand-up, drag, and fabulous performances that will leave you with that feel good factor from laughing out loud 😊
Event details
When: Wednesday 15th October 2025
Where: Komedia Brighton
Timings: Doors open 6:30pm, show starts 7:30pm
Line-up includes James Barr and Ophelia Payne with more to be announced soon! – expect a fabulous mix of stand-up, drag, and dazzling performances.
Why this event matters:
- It is reported that 3 in 5 LGBTQ+ people have experienced prolonged anxiety. (Stonewall, 2024)
- Over 70% of people from the LGBTQ+ community have reported to experience depression as compared to 16% of the general population. (Office for National Statistics, 2023)
- 1 out of 8 (13%) LGBTQ people aged between 18-24 report attempted taking their life. (Office for National Statistics, 2023)
- Demand for MindOut’s services escalates significantly during the winter months, with support requests rising by 43% over the Christmas holiday period – in the past two years. (Mindout Annual Report, 2024)
MindOut offers life-saving counselling, peer support, and suicide prevention services run by and for LGBTQ+ people. All ticket income and donations from the MindOut for Laughs will help fund these essential services and reliant on donations.
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“Laughter is a powerful antidote to stigma. This fundraiser isn’t just about raising money – it’s about raising hope. Every ticket sold helps us support LGBTQ individuals facing mental health challenges, and every laugh shared brings us closer to a more inclusive, compassionate society.”
Peter Nesbitt, Charity Director of MindOut
Tickets
Tickets will be available Komedia website via this link.
Notes to editors
MindOut is a mental health charity run by and for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer) people which transforms and saves lives. We are a lifeline for LGBTQ people experiencing mental distress. We work to transform and save lives and break down stigma around LGBTQ mental health to make mental health a community concern.
Press enquiries / media passes please contact:
Email: fundraising@mindout.org.uk/ info@mindout.org.uk
Office Phone No: 0300 7729855
