The old acronym BOYB takes an hilarious new meaning in Teddington this summer - with parents encouraged to bring their babies to a comedy gig.

Professional comedians and best friends Carly Smallman and Alyssa Kyria created the baby-friendly comedy club – Bring Your Own Baby - which comes to Landmark Arts on September 19.

It offers an afternoon filled with comedy, gossip and refreshments, giving mums and dads time to mingle.

Ms Kyria said: “When I had my child I suffered so badly from post-natal depression and I was so nervous to go anywhere in public and constantly worrying about where I could breastfeed or change her nappy.

“So that is why we came up with this idea – it gives new parents a chance to be themselves again and feel human.”

Born in Beckenham in 2016, BOYB has gone from strength to strength and spreading like wildfire across venues in London and Surret to satisfy the increasing demand from parents.

“We are so excited to launch in Teddinton in a few months – The Landmark is the most beautiful venue with a great atmosphere,” the comedian added.

“It is all aimed at being a treat for parents, they are the focus – of course we make sure the babies are well looked after – but we want to give them somewhere to go and have a party in the day.”

The events play host to a variety of comedians across the UK circuit including mothers making jokes about the disasters of motherhood to more mainstream jokers.

Chris Carrington, Ayssa’s mother, said: “Mums and Dad’s just love the event and find it refreshing that this is something for them.

“The event has helped Mums who have had post-natal depression and one Mum said it was the first time her baby had seen her smile!

By marrying comedy with parenthood, the shows offer that opportunity for parents to get their a part of their life back and be seen as who they are rather than just their child’s mother or father.

Donna Marsh, BYOBaby Guest said: “Hilarious comedy, fantastic atmosphere and a brilliant idea for a ‘mums and baby’ group- that’s not all about the baby!”

“truly awesome! The whole set up it 100% baby friendly, the comedy was so funny plus you can have a glass of wine, what more could you want,” Caroline Roberts, BYOBaby guest added.

For more information email info@byobcomedy.com or visit www.byobcomedy.com