Chaos, crying and poo explosions: baby-friendly comedy clubs take off in Britain

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Amelia HillJanuary 12, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Baby-friendly comedy clubs are gaining popularity across the UK, offering daytime shows where parents can bring their infants. These clubs provide a judgment-free environment for parents seeking entertainment. The shows encourage feeding and accept baby meltdowns, creating a unique comedy experience. While the clubs are sell-out successes, comedians sometimes find it challenging to perform for an audience of sleep-deprived new parents. These clubs, like Aftermirth, Milk Club Comedy, and Screaming With Laughter, were often founded by comedians who were also new parents. The shows provide a much-needed outlet for parents while allowing comedians to continue performing.

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Bingley 30% Bristol 40% Aftermirth 40% Screaming With Laughter 50% Milk Club Comedy 50% Frankie B 60% Angie Belcher 60% Hatty Ashdown ×270% UK 70% Nick Page ×280%

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baby-friendly comedy clubs 100% new mothers 90% comedy gigs 70% performing 60% comics 50% daytime shows 50% audience 50% sellout successes 40%

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Positive

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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United Kingdom

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