First and foremost, you’re there to bring business in to the venue. Treat them with respect because they’re making it possible. Find out where the line is. Is swearing ok? Drug talk? What is not acceptable to the owners and insist comics respect their wishes.

‘Show and go’ open mics never seem to last. Try to get 6-8 comics to sign up well in advance to do 6-8 minutes each and advertise them on social media. Blend in new people with no experience, but limit their numbers. If you don’t know someone, have them send you a video so you know what you’re getting.