MEET 2025 STAGE AWARD FINALIST: RACHEL GALVO

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How did you get into stand-up?

By complete chance! I grew up watching Comedy Central with my dad but only ever saw male comedians so never considered it as a career opportunity. When I got to acting school in London I was presented with the opportunity to write my own show- with the option to make it stand-up. That same year I had started to build a small online following on Tik Tok. When I posted a clip of her stand-up set followers asked for a live show and I have been a full time comedian ever since!

What is it like being a finalist in the 2025 Funny Women Awards?

I’m honoured to be sharing the stage with such hilarious and incredible women. Imposter syndrome is the devil on every performers shoulder, so nights like these are special because they allow you to think “gosh, maybe I am kind of funny and this whole thing isn’t a fluke?” 

Why is Funny Women important to you?

When I was in acting school I wrote my final year project on women and feminism in comedy and I grew so passionate about creating space for women in this male dominated field. Funny women is a step in the right direction to gender equality. 

Tell us about your comedy style.

Honest, filthy and feminist. 

What’s next for you?

I has just finished an Edinburgh run and am now off on a UK tour! There are about 3 tickets sold so far so if anyone would like to see my full show, check the locations out on Ticketmaster. 

Who are your favourite Funny Women?

Katherine Ryan and Aisling Bea! 

What do you love about stand up?

I feel like I’m just being myself without any filters or trying to be anyone else and people seem to enjoy it. It’s cathartic and freeing.

You can follow Rachel in all the usual places – @rachelgalvo

10 finalists will compete in-person at the Stage Award final, on Thursday 25th September at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London. TICKETS HERE.

At this Final, we will also present the Awards for Writing, Shorts, Content creator and our Industry prize.

You can also see the:
Longlist for the Comedy Writing Award HERE.
Longlist for the Comedy Shorts Award HERE
Vote for the Content Creator Award HERE

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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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.

WHAT CAN I WIN?

2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

If you need further information please contact us here