Day 6

When does heckling cross the line into sexual harassment?

Stand-up comic Jen Grant went public about an incident in which an audience member at a corporate gig made what she describes as "rapey" cat-calls. Three female stand-up comics reflect on their experiences with aggressive male hecklers and unwanted sexual comments.
Comedian Jen Grant (Jen Grant)

Comic Jen Grant has gone public about an incident in which an audience member at a corporate gig made what she describes at "menacing" and "rapey" cat-calls. The man has been suspended from his job. Three female stand-up comics reflect on their experiences with aggressive male hecklers and unwanted sexual comments - and the pressure they feel from their employers to let the behaviour slide.  A panel discussion featuring comics Jen GrantChristina Walkinshaw, and Kathleen McGee.

Comedians Jen Grant, Christina Walkinshaw, and Kathleen McGee (Lief Norman, Christina Walkinshaw, Kathleen McGee)