In 2025 Funny Women proudly launched The Glitter Challenge, and this year we’re mentoring nine amazing women who have taken on a unique Comedy Challenge to raise vital funds for The Glitter Project. Each challenger is being mentored by an experienced comedian, helping them write and perfect their own unique five minute set. The challenge culminates with a night of stand up, our challengers appearing live on stage at the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh Fringe 2026.
The funds we raise from The Glitter Challenge will go towards giving women and non-binary people from all walks of life access to incredible creative opportunities in a safe, inclusive environment.
Let’s meet our next challenger… Dominique Levack.
Dominique Levack aka Betty Cherry is a 50 something fabulous woman with a lot to say. Hilarious and single, Betty navigates us through her precarious world of middle aged men, dysfunctional family and power tools, leaving nothing off limits. Betty also treats us to rude songs on her ukulele.
The Glitter Challenge journey is a masterclass in growth and mentorship. We caught up with Dominique and asked about her comedy inspirations and the biggest lessons she is taking away from the experience so far:
Why did you join the Glitter Challenge?
Because I wanted to do something for myself that brings me joy and is also slightly terrifying!
What or who inspires your creativity and comedy writing?
Real life and the humour in almost everything.
Looking back on your Glitter Challenge journey so far, what’s been your biggest takeaway, biggest surprise or learning curve?
Looking back on my life, I have used comedy as a way to connect to others and feel connected. I didn’t realise how much more fun I could have with comedy doing stand-up, or writing it until I found Funny Women and The Glitter Challenge.
Come along to the Groucho Club in London and support our brilliant Glitter Challengers as they preview their Edinburgh Fringe show! Book your tickets now to catch them first.
Heading to Edinburgh this August? Catch Dominique and the rest of the Glitter Challengers live at the Fringe on 17th August. Tickets and more information can be found here!
