<p class="style49"><strong>Help Us Reach Our &pound;20k Target</strong></p> <p class="style49">The Big C: Big Comedy Gala is the one-night-only comedy charity event hosted by comedian <a href="http://edbyrne.com/" target="_blank">Ed Byrne</a> in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. The Irish performer will head up the bill of ten top comedians to be staged on Monday 15 August 2011 at <a href="http://www.venue150.com/2011/thebigc.html" target="_blank">Venue 150 @ EICC</a> as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.</p> <p class="style49">The gala will feature performances from: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13472664" target="_blank">Ruby Wax</a>, <a href="http://www.fredmacaulay.com/" target="_blank">Fred MacAulay</a>, <a href="http://www.margaretcho.com/" target="_blank">Margaret Cho</a>, <a href="http://www.roywalker.co.uk/" target="_blank">Roy Walker</a>, <a href="http://halsparks.com/" target="_blank">Hal Sparks</a>, <a href="http://www.tomindeed.com/" target="_blank">Tom Allen</a>, <a href="http://www.friskyandmannish.co.uk/" target="_blank">Frisky &amp; Mannish</a>, and <a href="http://www.richfulcher.com/" target="_blank">Rich Fulcher</a>.</p> <p class="style49">To get all the latest news and be the first to find out as the other stand up stars of the show are revealed, sign up to <a href="http://eepurl.com/bosb1" target="_blank">Big Comedy Gala updates</a>.</p> <p>The Big C is a voluntary organisation that raises money for charities that provide support for those affected by cancer.</p>