{"id":827,"date":"2011-03-11T16:15:08","date_gmt":"2011-03-11T16:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?827"},"modified":"2011-03-11T16:15:08","modified_gmt":"2011-03-11T16:15:08","slug":"comedy-for-heroes-celebrates-troops-bravery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/comedy-for-heroes-celebrates-troops-bravery\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedy for Heroes celebrates troops&#8217; bravery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Later this month an event will get underway that aims to raise money to help injured soldiers and recognise their bravery.<\/p>\n<p>Comedy for Heroes is being held at the Leicester Square Theatre in London on March 28th and proceeds will go towards Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion.<\/p>\n<p>The likes of Norman Lovett, Milton Jones and Tommy Holgate will take to the stage to entertain the audience.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Patrick Monahan is hosting the event, which starts at 19:30 BST and costs &pound;15 per 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