Finally, June is here. It is officially summer in our eyes, and that means we can really focus on the important stuff: which pubs have beer gardens and obviously, which comedy shows we should be queuing up to see. So strap in for some recommendations hot off the press from your favourite Funny Women team.
1. TOURS
© Suzy Ruffel
SUZY RUFFEL: SNAPPY
Sat June 3 @ 7:15 PM, Soho Theatre
You may know Suzy Ruffel from the telly box, for her Live at the Apollo set, The Last Leg, QI or her Amazon Special Soho Theatre show Dance Like Everyone’s Watching. Officially a Big Deal, Ruffel has the giggles guaranteed.
Nab a ticket here!
And now, for some Edinburgh Fringe show previews….
2. EDINBURGH WORK IN PROGRESSES:
© Sooz Kempner, Olga Koch
SOOZ KEMPNER: Y2K WOMAN
Thurs June 8 @ 6:30 PM, The Bill Murray
Promise we don’t just recommend comedians named susan…
Sooz Kempner is back – a political whizz with a quick wit, Kempner is fast, clever and funny. You may know her from her fantastic twitter page.
You can find tickets here!
OLGA KOCH: PLEASE RESPOND (WIP)
Sun June 18 @ 6:00 PM, 2Northdown
You will have seen Olga Koch being hilarious and clever in equal measures on one of these many panel shows, Mock the Week, QI and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, so you should probably get yourself down to see her in person. In her words, Koch got a master’s degree and won’t shut up about it (for an hour, tops).
Nab your tickets here!
© Rosie Holt
ROSIE HOLT: THAT’S POLITAINMENT! (WIP)
Sun June 4 @ 6:00 PM, 2Northdown
A character comic, Rosie returns after her sell out Edinburgh debut last year with a show that’s a hearty mix of politics and entertainment.
You can nab your tickets here!
© Julia Masli, Heidi Regan
JULIA MASLI: HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Sun June 11 @ 7:30 PM, The Bill Murray
An Edinburgh WIP, Julia Masli’s show description is ‘ha ha ha ha ha ha ha’. So, it’s a guaranteed laugh, right??
You can grab your tickets here!
HEIDI REGAN: WIP
Thurs June 22 @ 9:45 PM, The Bill Murray
Heidi Regan is hilarious and absolutely worth staying up to catch this slightly later start show. Having done a show entirely dedicated to shark films at the fringe a few years ago, Regan is sure to have a wondrously weird and funny show lined up for you this year.
Grab your tickets here!
© Lorna Treen, Jenny Bede
LORNA TREEN: SKIN PIGOEN – WIP
Mon June 26 @ 6:00 PM, The Bill Murray
We’re definitely not biased, but Lorna Treen – Funny Women two time award winner 2022 – is well worth the watch. Expect character comedy at its best, general chaos and silliness to fantastic degrees.
Grab your tickets here!
JENNY BEDE: The First Pregnant Woman in the World
Weds June 21 @ 8:45 PM, Soho Theatre
A fab musical comic, Jenny Bede’s show is about being the first person ever in the world to experience pregnancy. She sings she laughs she cries, and maybe you will too.
Grab your tickets here!
3. VARIETY NIGHTS:
© London Clown Festival, Closet Confessions
LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL: OPENING CABARET
Mon June 12 @ 7:00 PM, Soho Theatre
To kick off the London clown festival – which features multiple weeks of various clown shows – this cabaret variety show includes a taster of some of the 2023 festivals acts, as well as new faces. Expect fast paced fun, laughter and downright silliness.
Grab your tickets here!
closet confessions: live!
Tues June 27 @ 9:15 PM, Soho Theatre
The first ever live session of their famous podcast, author and presenter Candice Braithwaite and Tik Tok star and presenter Coco Sarel chat through some of their life and relationship confessions. You may want to move fast for tickets!
Grab your tickets here!
