Standups including Suzi Ruffell, Paul Sinha and Lee Peart reveal how hecklers, bookers and 'the gay slot' have affected their appearances in the spotlight The comedian Stephen Bailey was hosting an Instagram Live earlier this year when he got a message that shocked him. One of his followers, an open-mic standup, described "experiences of blatant homophobia when it comes to booking," Bailey says. "One venue wouldn't b…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:03PM on October 13, 2021