Ambassadors

CCSR Ambassadors are respected figures from the comedy industry who support the Centre through public advocacy, profile-raising and engagement with our work.

They help amplify the Centre’s research, champion the value of comedy studies and strengthen dialogue between academic research and the comedy and creative industries. CCSR Ambassadors share a commitment to the importance of comedy as a cultural form and industry.

Our Ambassadors

Jo Brand Comedian, writer, and actress; Brunel Honorary Graduate.
Nitin Ganatra Actor, known for television comedy and drama including EastEnders and Mumbai Calling.
Lee Mack Comedian, writer, and actor; Brunel Honorary Graduate.
Simon Minty Co-founder and producer of Abnormally Funny People.
Geoff Rowe Founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival