James Acaster and Billy Lockett are among those who want to see The Lab in Northampton stay open.
Famous names from the world of entertainment have given their support to save a well-known venue.It says it is "in a very precarious financial situation".The Lab, at the end of a row of terraced houses on the corner of Earl Street and Charles Street, used to be the Labour Club.On a crowdfunding page, the venue says it costs more than £8,000 per month to run the place, including staff wages, rent, utility bills and other costs.
It adds that the current economic situation has reduced "footfall and bar spend - our main source of income" by at least 10% this year.The Lab has had funding from Arts Council England, Northamptonshire Community Foundation and West Northants Council, but grants from those organisations are linked to specific projects rather than being available for running costs.
It says it is in a "very precarious financial position" and promises that any money raised will go towards clearing arrears and putting the venue in a sustainable position.The Kettering-born comedian, James Acaster, said: "I started going there in the late 90s and then, into the 2000s, started doing performances there.
"Those people give us a chance, and without that feeling, even though it was a terrible gig, I got this huge rush of 'I want to do this'. "So many venues don't let you play unless you're going to sell tickets - The Lab has never worried about that, they've just wanted to give people their first break."Emotional Miley Cyrus accepts Disney Legend award
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