Comedians Set to Achieve New Heights of Hilarity with Everest Gig
This autumn a team of six comedians will set out to conquer new comedic peaks to raise money for Save the Children and aim to set a new record by performing the world's highest stand-up gig.
Each adrenaline-hungry participant will pledge to raise a minimum of £1000 and all money raised will go to Save the Children's projects around the world, including Nepal, to provide children with a better start in life.
Following in the footsteps of world-famous adventurers before them, the comic troop will have little chance to catch their breath when they arrive at their destination, 5,365m above sea level, before entertaining their fellow trekkers. The intimate show will take place on 4th October 2014, on a purpose-built stage set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Everest. With the comedians performing across two sets, the event will also give much-needed comic relief to any climbers waiting at Base Camp before summiting the world's highest mountain.
"Entertaining at altitude is sure to bring a new set of comic challenges. As if the prospect of an oxygen-deprived audience wasn't enough on my first ever trek, I've also just been told that the Himalaya is also home to snow leopards and wolves. However, spending a total of thirteen days battling the mountainous wilderness pales into insignificance when you consider the legacy of ten years of civil war on the lives of hundreds of families in Nepal. It's an honour to be playing a role in supporting Save the Children's valuable health and educational projects."
Rhys Darby
As one of the world's top treks, the journey to Everest Base Camp is not to be taken lightly. The participants will battle overwhelming tiredness, struggle to acclimatise to the high altitude and face night temperatures as low as -10°C as they make their way across picturesque valleys to reach Everest's south side.
Whilst weather conditions in the mountains are notoriously unpredictable and can change very quickly, the group will leave Kathmandu for the trek into the Nepalese Himalaya on 25th September - the start of the dry season - so the participants will be hoping for clear skies to make the most of the incredible scenery en route.
Places are being allocated on a first-come first-served basis for those keen to embark on this iconic trek and be part of entertainment history. To sign up to join the comedic mission or to sponsor those involved visit www.standuponeverest.co.uk.