Jericho Comedy
Since 2015, Alex Farrow and Harry Househam, the duo behind Jericho Comedy, have been passionate supporters of Oxfordshire Mind, blending their love of comedy with a deep commitment to local mental health. From hosting their own fundraising shows to giving talks, running virtual festivals, selling Christmas crackers, and organising the annual Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala, they’ve gone above and beyond to make a difference.
To date they have raised an incredible £195,800 for Oxfordshire Mind!
- In 2018, they were honoured with Oxfordshire Mind’s Outstanding Commitment Award for their ongoing support.
- In 2022, they received the Special Recognition Award after raising an incredible £100,000 for the charity.
- And in 2025, Jericho Comedy celebrated 10 years of fundraising, and are well on their way to hitting a remarkable £200,000 total by the end of their 10th year.
We are truly grateful to Alex and Harry (Jericho Comedy) for their passion, dedication, and generosity. Their fundraising has made a significant impact on Oxfordshire Mind’s work, helping us provide vital mental health support and ensuring that everyone in Oxfordshire gets the respect and care they deserve.
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Jericho Comedy is Oxford’s independent comedy club, known for its fresh, alternative approach to live comedy. Regularly hosting big names from TV and the UK comedy circuit, they’ve built a reputation as one of the most exciting nights out in the city.
Their popular Saturday night showcases have been recommended by The Sunday Times, named one of the ‘Top 6 Comedy Nights in the UK’ by the Chortle Awards in 2019 & 2020, and listed among the ‘Top 5 UK Comedy Venues’ by Culture Calling.
Since 2015, Jericho Comedy has been raising vital funds for Oxfordshire Mind through their weekly sell-out shows and their annual Comedy Gala, which has become a staple of the Oxfordshire calendar. To date, they’ve raised over £195,800 in support of local mental health services.
Since the first sell-out event, the Comedy Gala has been a roaring success and has featured some of the UK’s biggest comedy names, including Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, James Acaster, Rachel Parris, Ivo Graham, Ed Gamble, Hal Cruttenden, Adam Kay, and Dom Joly.
In addition to stand-up, Jericho Comedy also runs a variety of creative comedy events in bookshops, museums, buses, and beyond — from improv shows to murder mysteries.
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