Guffaws guaranteed at Edinburgh Fringe Comedy charity show

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Get ready for the laugh of your life at the Big Barnardo’s Comedy Benefit back for one night only at the iconic Edinburgh Comedy Fringe Festival.

Compered by Made in Chelsea star and creator of the hit-podcast Private Parts Jaime Laing, the two-hour show on Wednesday, 7th August at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, is guaranteed to leave you in stitches.

The epic line-up includes well-known comedy favourites Rhys James, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, David O’Doherty, Tom Rosenthal, 2009 Funny Women Awards winner London Hughes, Patrick Monahan, Frances Boulle and 2014 Funny Women Awards winner Jayde Adams.

Over the last seven years the comedy event has been supported by some of the top Fringe acts and has raised more than £60,000 which all goes towards the charity’s services supporting vulnerable children and young people.

Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan said: “If you only go to one comedy show this year, make it this one. Not only will you have a great time watching some hilarious acts, but you’ll also be helping  Barnardo’s continue to deliver vital support services to around 300,000 vulnerable children, young people, carers and parents across the UK.

“The Big Barnardo’s Comedy Benefit has been a firm favourite at the Fringe for the last seven years and every year it keeps getting better.”

To find out more and book tickets click here! 

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Funny Women NextUp…Comedy Shorts Award

Are you a budding Director? Producer? Screenwriter? Are you collaborating with friends to make a funny video? Then we are looking for YOU!

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.

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