Paying it forward with a bit of Glitter
Last year Lynne Parker the founder of Funny Women asked me to become the face of an important initiative called The Glitter Project. Together we have created a legacy founded on my love and passion for comedy.
Q&A: Jane Postlethwaite talks about Terrible People and Things
Jane Postlethwaite is a queer, northern, multi-comedy award nominee, stand up comedian and writer from Cumbria. She was a Funny Women Stage Award finalist in 2015 and often heard on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Cumbria. Jane performs her show Terrible People at the Women in Comedy Festival in October and her new paranormal queer comedy podcast, All the Terrible Things, is now live.
Amy Gledhill scoops Best Show in Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Every year we look with nervous anticipation for an all-female scoop in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, so imagine our delight when Amy Gledhill was anounced as the winner of the Best Comedy Show.
Funny Women shares in Jones Bootmaker Edinburgh Comedy Awards Panel Prize
The last few days of Edinburgh Fringe proved to be particularly exciting for our Funny Women Team, especially those of us who worked so hard on The Glitter Project.
London open-mic night back in new venue!
We’re back baby! With open mic nights in nine different venues across seven different countries Funny Women Live is back, in our legendary London venue; The Groucho Club.
2024 Awards – Expression of Interest
We were overwhelmed by the response to last year’s Funny Women Awards and, with over 2,000 entries and nominations, it’s important for us to consider what resources and support we need. So we’re asking for a little help from you.
