Comedian Kiri Pritchard-Mclean (pictured) is to become a landlady for a night, getting behind the bar of virtual pub The Covid Arms for a night on fun on 1st May.
The aims of the event are to break the Guinness world record for the most visitors to a virtual pub, support our own local pubs, and donate to a national Covid-19-related appeal.
Entry will be based on a pay-it-forward scheme, so any pubs missing their locals can register online and let their community know they’re (virtually) open for business.
When the doors swing open at The Covid Arms, you’ll be greeted by landlady Kiri, a double Chortle Award winner. It’s her pub, she calls the shots, and on 1st May it’s quiz night.
To help host the night, Kiri will be joined by a group of fellow comics who are no strangers to quiz shows. There will be mystery guests (who will be hosting the music round?), quick-fire rounds, a live leaderboard, and prizes. At any minute you may be joined live in your front room, so make sure to wear your best ‘staying in’ gear.
On the mission to host the World’s biggest lock-in, Simon Deverell, founder and director of Crowdfunder UK (and co-landlord of The Covid Arms), said: “After the news broke that the lockdown had been extended for another three weeks, we thought that the time was right to celebrate the incredible community spirit and humour at the heart of the British public by bringing back the Great British tradition of sharing a pint.
“We started this campaign in collaboration with the brilliant Covid Arms team, founded by Jake Lea-Wilson. Jake began the initiative to stream live comedy at The Covid Arms in support of charity, and we’re helping to scale this for an amazing cause, showing our support and solidarity with not only our local businesses, but the emergency workers across the nation keeping us safe.”
To find out more about how you can get involved, and buy tickets for a night in at The Covid Arms, go to crowdfunder.co.uk/worldsbiggestpub.
