Comic Relief stages Dungeons & Dragons live stream fundraiser

Comedians including Nish Kumar and Sue Perkins are to take part in an online Dungeons & Dragons Covid-19 support fundraiser next week for Comic Relief.

The event will take place on the fundraising Tiltify platform on 8 May and last around two to three hours.

For a minimum donation of £1 the public will be able to have a say in the comedians’ gaming decisions. Ahead of the event they can take part in three polls voting on which comedians will fall victim to a curse, what monster they face and what magic item them can use.

Comedians Sara Pascoe and Ed Gamble will also be taking part in the event, which features Questing Time host Paul Foxcroft as the ‘Dungeon Master’.

The money raise will be distributed to charities supporting communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sue Perkins said: “I’m lucky to have travelled all over the world, but this might just be my biggest quest yet. I’m not quite sure what to expect, but I’ve heard that Paul Foxcroft is one of the finest Dungeon Masters in all the land - and I do so love a good Dungeon Master.

“Covid-19 is impacting each and every one of us. I’m incredibly happy to get this chance to support those most vulnerable in our communities.”

Nish Kumar added: “I’m excited to support Comic Relief and the incredible work they do by taking part in this very special event in aid of Covid-19.”