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Claudia Cockerell

London comedy club bans guests with Botox from its venues

Top Secret Comedy Club owner Mark Rothman says he is “dead serious” about the ban -

One of the most popular comedy clubs in London has banned guests with Botox from its venues. The Top Secret Comedy Club in Covent Garden, whose stage has been graced by everyone from Jack Whitehall to Amy Schumer, claim that “frozen faces from Botox impact the entire atmosphere”.

Botox injections are getting more and more popular in the UK each year, much to the chagrin of comedians. "I've had numerous complaints from performers who find it increasingly challenging to gauge audience engagement and bounce off their reactions,” says Top Secret’s owner Mark Rothman.

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