September signals back to school, the start of a new season (in London’s case, the official start of summer 2023 in delightful 32 degree heat), and end of Fringe madness for another year. What better way to get in the September spirit than booking in some fantastic comedy shows, and of course, hearing all about our Funny Women Awards 2023…
1. TOUR SHOWS
© Kate Berlant, Lou Wall
KATE BERLANT: KATE
Thurs 31 Aug – 30 Sept, @ 7:30 PM, Soho Theatre
You may know Kate Berlant (IG) from her various acting, writing and producing roles in film and TV, to name a few: writer for Cinnamon in the Wind, Would It Kill You To Laugh?, as well as winning the American version of Taskmaster, and appearing in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Don’t Worry Darling. Berlant performed her show Kate in New York last year to critical acclaim, now bringing a month-long run of the show to Soho Theatre. To top it all off, the show is directed by Bo Burnham (Inside). Have you bought your ticket yet?
Tickets here!
LOU WALL: LOU WALL VS THE INTERNET
Mon 18-23 Sept @ 9:00 PM, Soho Theatre
If you like comedy songs, mile-a-minute jokes, and breaking into a chaotic 4th dimension (and by this I mean, the technologically obsessed world that today’s millennials inhabit), go and see this show. Lou Wall’s show is an absolute riot – an immaculately crafted one at that – with not a single second wasted. For those that have seen it, expect Do Revenge, but comedy (and better…)
You can nab your tickets here!
© Dawn French
DAWN FRENCH, DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TWAT
Thurs 21 Sept- 21 Oct @ 7:30 PM, London Palladium
The legendary Dawn French is coming to the London Palladium this September for a month-long run of her latest show: Dawn French Is A Huge Twat (*disclaimer* I don not agree with this statement…). From capturing our hearts in her most famous roles in The Vicar of Dibley and French and Saunders, catch French as she talks about her 40 year long entertainment career, focusing on the best socially awkward and mortifying moments in life that we all love….
You can grab your tickets here!
© Laura Ramoso, Amy Webber
LAURA RAMOSO: FRANCES
Tues 19-30 Sept @ 9:15 PM, Soho Theatre
Off the back of sold out Fringe performances, Laura Ramoso brings her show to Soho theatre. Expect high energy, some sketch, comedy characters (including Italian Dad, Geman Mom and The Three Girls Who Just Got Back From Europe), with a dash of improv thrown in for good measure.
You can nab your tickets here!
AMY WEBBER: NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Weds 6 Sept @ 6:30 PM, The Bill Murray
Fresh off the back of selling out half her Fringe run, and armed with a mini keyboard and an opera degree, Amy Webber brings her show to London, and it’s all about looking for a new job. Expect comedy songs, impressions, and an operatic singing voice.
You can grab your tickets here!
CHLOE RADCLIFFE: CHEAT
Sun 17 Sept @ 5:00 PM, The Bill Murray
Off the back of a full Fringe run, US-based stand-up Chloe Radcliffe performs Cheat, about unveiling a secret that most people keep to themselves: that she’s cheated in almost every relationship. Radcliffe’s frank admissions have led to her discovering that infidelity is more common than we’d like to admit. Radcliffe has written on and starred in Soderburgh’s upcoming mini-series project, made her Comedy Central stand-up debut last spring, and was a writer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
You can grab your tickets here!
© Lucy Beaumont
LUCY BEAUMONT: WORK IN PROGRESS
Thurs 21 Sept @ 5:45 PM, Top Secret Comedy Club
Lucy Beaumont is an award winning comic, with a shed load of telly credits, including: appearing on The Jonathan Ross Show, Cats Does Countdown and writing for Meet The Richardsons to name a few. Catch her WIP hour at Top Secret Comedy club as she tries out new material for her upcoming tour.
You can grab your tickets here!
2. FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS 2023
Shameless plug – we’ve got some fantastic events coming up this month, including our famous annual Awards. No matter where you’re based in Europe, we have something for you!
Tickets for Funny Women Awards Final 2023 here! Thurs 28 Sept @ 7:30 PM
Brighton Nights: September here! Saturday 30 Sept @ 7:30 PM
Live in Amsterdam here also Saturday 30 Sept @ 8.00 PM
Live in Paris here! Thursday 21 Sept @ 8:30 PM
Live in Brussels here! Wednesday 27 Sept @ 8:00 PM
3. VARIETY NIGHTS:
© Drunk Women Solving Crime, Queerly Beloved
DRUNK WOMEN SOLVING CRIME, LIVE!
Fri 8 Sept @ 7:30 PM, 21 Soho
This is a live recording of the true crime comedy podcast of the same name, in which hosts Hannah George, Catie Wilkins and Taylor Glenn invite guests from comedians to crime writers to put their detective skills to the test; while plastered. Guests this month include Alexandra Haddow and Alison Thea-Scott.
Grab your tickets here!
QUEERLY BELOVED
Weds 13 Sept @ 7:30 PM, 21 Soho
Queerly Beloved is a monthly comedy night dedicated to celebrating queer comedians, in the heart of Soho. Line up for this month includes Leila Navabi, Shelf, Hannah Platt (a Funny Women Award Finalist 2023), Will Hall and Simon David. Grab your tickets here!
