About 100 people chanted “Rape is not a joke” and “No means no” outside a theatre in Denver where comedian Bill Cosby was performing, though the show itself went on without a disturbance.

Three women came together and detailed allegations that comedian Bill Cosby sexually abused and groped them decades ago, as their lawyer challenged the entertainer to put $100m (€80,000) in a fund for his accusers and let a panel of retired judges determine the truth about the claims.

Another woman has come forward to claim that comedian Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her, it emerged today.