Comedians and fans are grappling with the question of whether babies have a place at live comedy performances after Arj Barker asked a mother and her seven-month-old daughter to leave his show. Meshel Laurie believes babies can be disruptive and should not be brought to stand-up gigs, while Gen Fricker says she has performed in front of babies without issue. Morry Morgan argues that comedians have a responsibility to protect their performance and audience from distractions, while chief executive of Live Performance Australia Evelyn Richardson suggests policies vary depending on the show and venue.