Mates Rates Comedy Bullying and Harassment Policy
Mates Rates Comedy believes in creating a culture where people of all races, gender identity and sexuality feel welcome. Bullying and harassment is not tolerated.
For Audience Members
Do not harass our acts on or off stage, pester or otherwise creep on our audience or performers. This includes but is not limited to making sexually charged, racist, sexist or homophobic comments or touching them without consent.
For Acts
Do not harass our acts on or off stage, pester or otherwise creep on our audience or performers. This includes but is not limited to making sexually charged, racist, sexist or homophobic comment comments or touching them without consent.
If you feel uncomfortable going on the line-up with another act please let Nick Byard know and he will find you another space. You will be protected if you come forward with concerns.
If you have been a victim of harassment at Mates Rates Comedy please let Nick Byard know on nicholasbyard[AT]hotmail.co.uk.
His job is to be on your side and make Mates Rates Comedy a place where all performers feel welcome and supported.
If you feel uncomfortable speaking to our promoter Nick Byard for any reason please contact our interim Welfare Officer Lucas Jolson (lucasjolson[AT] hotmail.co.uk).