Featuring 'voices who are shaping the future of comedy'

Mo Gilligan is to host a new stand-up series for Audible subscribers.

Over the six-part showcase, the comic and TV presenter will introduce headline names including Eddie Kadi, Thanyia Moore and Kae Kurd.

The show – Mo Gilligan’s Spotlight – will be recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, South London, later this month ready to drop as a podcast on July 6.

Gilligan  said: ‘Since the start of my own journey, phenomenal mentors have come alongside me to help elevate and guide my career.

‘This has now become one of the core values of my own production house Momo G and the through line across all our projects. The team and I are once again very proud to elevate the broad range of voices who are shaping the future of comedy.’

Other comics to be featured have yet to be announced.

The comic’s agent, and executive producer of the new series, David Geli, added: ‘Mo’s passion and constant commitment to spotlight the next wave of talent, both on stage and across production, is truly remarkable.’

And Aurelie De Troyer, head of UK content at Audible said: ‘Mo has been scouring the UK comedy scene to spotlight the very best talent… this podcast will give listeners a front seat at these intimate live shows.’

Published: 10 Mar 2023