TAKE THE GLITTER CHALLENGE IN 2026!
We’re looking for 10 brave and talented comedy virgins to perform five minutes of stand-up comedy at the world’s largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, in August 2026.
GOBBY GIRLS: THE AFTER PARTY HEADS TO SOHO THEATRE
Following a sold-out and hugely-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the all-female sketch sensation returns with a brand-new show: Gobby Girls: The After Party. Taking to the stage at Soho Theatre for three nights only.
Q&A: Nina Conti, Sunlight
Funny Women talk to Nina Conti about her quirky directorial debut ‘Sunlight’, A hilariously dark and unconventional love story, following two people on the edge of life who find purpose and romance through an unlikely connection, escaping the darkness in search of some sunlight.
Funny Women founder Lynne Parker wins Silver in 2025 Best Businesswomen Awards
We are thrilled that Top Funny Woman Lynne Parker received a silver Lifetime Achievement award from the Best Business Women Awards 2025. The awards were established to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across all industries, celebrating women who are not only building successful businesses but also breaking down barriers, creating impact, and inspiring others to follow.
October Gig Guide
We’ve rounded up some tasty tour shows, wicked work in progresses, and vivacious variety shows for you to catch this month. You’re very welcome!
The Women In Comedy Festival 2025 is here…!
Now in its 14th year, the Women In Comedy Festival has kicked off another year with an excellent array of events featuring outstanding talent from the world of comedy and bringing it to beautiful Manchester. The organisers of The Women In Comedy Festival know its importance, it is vital, “as undiscovered talent has had limited outlets and exposure for nearly 4 years now, and the lack of many festivals recently. Our Industry also needs healing, to come together again and socialise, network, showcase, learn, teach and reconnect.”
