Death is not normally what you would call a laughing matter, so it is quite brave of a collection of top-notch stand-up comics to agree to perform at an event in aid of Reprieve, the charity that represents defendants on death row in the US.

Among the lineup will be Ed Byrne (pictured), Andi Osho and Shappi Khorsandi.

The show will take place at the Comedy Theatre in London on 10 July.