Edinburgh Festival Gig Guide
A handy Fringe festival guide, especially for you. Whatever type of comedy is your bag; from brand new debut acts, to seasoned pros with many a Fringe under their belts, spanning traditional stand up, drag, clown, character and musical theatre, there’s plenty of shows to get on down to.
Q&A : Liz Guterbock, NICE
California born British citizen and Dave Joke of the Fringe Top 10 Liz Guterbock tells us about her new show Nice and how she feels about returning to the Fringe.
Q&A: Beth May, Beth wants the D
Beth May talks to Funny Women about getting into comedy and bringing her new show, Beth Wants The D, to Edinburgh in 2025.
Q&A: Shalaka Kurup, Get A Grip
Shalaka Kurup, “a doctor by education and a comedian by choice”, tells us about heading to the Fringe with her new show ‘Get A Grip’.
Q&A: Nina Smith, STOREHOUSE.
Nina Smith — Funny Women Award-winning Actress with double Act Twisted Loaf —joins the live cast of STOREHOUSE, a boundary-pushing new immersive production.
Introducing our Glitter Challenge cohort coming to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025…Gemma Greaves
In 2025 Funny Women proudly launched The Glitter Challenge, mentoring 10 amazing women who have taken on a unique Comedy Challenge to raise vital funds for The Glitter Project. Each challenger will be mentored by an experienced comedian, helping them write and perfect their own unique 5 minute set. The challenge culminates with a night of […]
