The Comedy Crowd has officially launched submissions for Chorts! 2026/27, partnering with Funny Women to help develop the next generation of character comedy and digital sketch talent. The global competition invites creators to submit short-form comedy sketches of two minutes or less. Standout creators will secure a place in the
New comedy consultancy REPPD has appointed Kate Stone, former Head of Comedy at VAULT Festival and comedy programmer at Hampshire Cultural Trust, as its first Talent Consultant. Kate will offer unrepresented comedians and comedy writers one-to-one career support, script analysis and industry advice, working alongside REPPD Founder, Kate Lennon. The
What happens when love ends between two women? When there is no man to blame? Except all of them. That’s how the current draft of my novel-in-progress Conversations We Should’ve Had begins. I’d assumed it to be a rather sad and profound reflection on the challenges of how inescapable the
Lynne Parker, CEO & Founder of Funny Women sees Brand’s sentencing as a “massive step forward” for those campaigning for change in the comedy industry. Read the full article on the Funny Women website.
Take art a little less seriously this November as Art Laughs brings an evening of art-inspired stand-up comedy to Kensington’s historic Leighton House. Founded by art historian, comedian, and presenter Verity Babbs (30 Under 30, BBC HistoryExtra), Art Laughs bridges the gap between high art and high laughs. Launched over
The search for the next major force in LGBTQ+ comedy reaches its climax this autumn. On Tuesday 10th November, the grand final of the Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026 lands at London’s iconic Comedy Store. Now in its fifth year, the UK’s only dedicated queer comedy
I seldom read memoirs. Knowing the broad strokes of a person’s life is usually enough for me. Ironically, as a self-proclaimed nosy person, the genre should be right up my alley. I also have to admit I bristle when young people write them. Come back when you’ve banked a few
Osaka Comedy Festival is a relatively new annual event, created to promote “comedy as a shared language” through non-verbal (physical) comedy and other types of performance art. Funny Women was offered media access to this year’s festival, and your Japan correspondent was on the case! Osaka is mainly touted to
Their relationship’s over. Their tenancy isn’t. Channel 4’s ‘Break Clause’ follows ‘Ben’ (Samuel Bottomley) and ‘Lil’ (Lara Ricote) as they navigate their breakup whilst stuck in the same flat.
Caryl Churchill’s Serious Money is a fast-paced, cutting satire based on the Big Bang financial revolution of 1986 and the ensuing deregulation under Thatcher’s government. First staged at the Royal Court Theatre in 1987 as a story of the greed, inconceivable excess and corruption of the City at the time,
Since its launch in 1988, the So You Think You’re Funny? alumni reads like a who’s who of stand up. The competition has launched the careers of some of the scene’s leading comedians, and the ten performers I saw at The Gilded Balloon all fully deserve their place in this
The Edinburgh Fringe may have wrapped up, but Rosalie Minnitt’s Clementine 2 was far too magnificent to leave uncelebrated.
What happens when love ends between two women? When there is no man to blame? Except all of them. That’s how the current draft of my novel-in-progress Conversations We Should’ve Had begins. I’d assumed it to be a rather sad and profound reflection on the challenges of how inescapable the
Lynne Parker, CEO & Founder of Funny Women sees Brand’s sentencing as a “massive step forward” for those campaigning for change in the comedy industry. Read the full article on the Funny Women website.
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Those of us who were lucky enough to know Lady Val will miss her razor-sharp wit, her warmth, and the sheer audacity of her spirit.
13 Acts, 1 phenomenal Hostess and countless cackles.
Ksenia is a Russian-born, Los Angeles-based comedian, actress, singer and content creator. Knownfor her straight-faced humour, she finds comedy in dating, cultural differences and everyday life. Sherecently filmed her independently produced comedy special, Big Problems, at Dynasty Typewriter,directed by Emmy winner Peter Chakos. She’s also working on new music and
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Temi Wilkey is an award-winning writer and comedian. She won Best Writer at the Stage Debut Awards in 2020 and has written TV episodes for Disney Plus and Netflix. Her work on Netflix’s Sex Education earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. She
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The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.
WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!
WHO CAN ENTER?
This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.
ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?
Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?
We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.
HOW IS IT JUDGED?
Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes
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