The big picture: The event, organised by Glass Eye Comedy and The Dove Street Inn, aims to support food banks and community pop-up shops across Suffolk while delivering a night of entertainment.
Why it matters: Last year's event collected 400 bags of food from 250 attendees, demonstrating the significant impact such initiatives can have on local food poverty.
The details:
The event takes place on Friday, 24 January, at Trinity Park
Doors open at 18:00, with performances starting at 19:30
Features five comedians, including Suffolk local John Mann and circuit regular Mad Rob
Street food will be available from Patty Macs
Supported by Breheny Civil Engineers
The support: "We don't believe anyone should ever find themselves in a position where they don't have food in the cupboards or the essentials they need, and no child should go hungry," says organiser Louie Green.
"This is more than comedy; it's about showing the power of laughter and kindness to lift up our entire community."
How to attend: Tickets are available through Jokepit or via Glass Eye Comedy on Facebook, but move quickly – more than half have already sold.
Bottom line: The event combines entertainment with community support, aiming to surpass last year's food collection total while bringing nationally recognised comedians to Ipswich.
Stand Up 4 Food Banks at Trinity Park
Join TV favourites Marcus Brigstocke (Have I Got News For You, QI) and Angela Barnes (Mock the Week) for a night of comedy supporting Suffolk food banks.
