Brighton LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut is set to bring back its fundraising event MindOut for Laughs next month, with an evening of comedy, drag, music and spoken word at Komedia Brighton.
The event, hosted by Brighton drag and cabaret favourite Ophelia Payne, will take place on Thursday, 3 September and aims to raise vital funds for LGBTQ+ people experiencing mental health challenges and suicidal distress.
This year's line-up includes RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Tayris Mongardi, Married at First Sight UK personality Keye-Luke, who will perform poetry from his new book, drag performer Cherry Bomb and entertainer Scott Nichol.
Alongside the performances, guests will be able to take part in a fundraising raffle, with all proceeds supporting MindOut's services across Sussex.
MindOut is a mental health charity run by and for LGBTQ+ people. The organisation provides counselling, peer mentoring, peer support groups, befriending services, advocacy and online instant web chat support, helping people access inclusive and affirming mental health care.
Peter Nesbitt, director of MindOut, said: “MindOut for Laughs is a fantastic opportunity to come together for a brilliant night out while supporting LGBTQ mental health.
“Every ticket sold helps us continue providing life-changing and, in some cases, life-saving support to LGBTQ people across Sussex. We're delighted to welcome such a talented lineup of performers and can't wait to celebrate with our community at Komedia.”
The event will be fully BSL interpreted.
For more information about MindOut and its services, visit the MindOut website.
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