Pretty witty nitty gritty

Would you rather be witty or pretty? Is this an actual question? Oh, please. Spare me. This week’s controversial Daily Mail article (because there sure isn’t a week without one) focuses on model Amy Willerton. Specifically, it focuses on her powder blue peplum dress and silver heels, because we do love a good verbose DM […]
They say the old ones are the best

Did you know there’s now an Old Comedian of the Year competition? I for one did not. This particular award is brand new for 2015 (the irony), and is open to comedians over 35 who’ve been performing for at least five years. This year’s competition has just finished, which means I really missed the boat. […]
The delightful Dillie Keane

In order to bring you a well-rounded review of Dillie Keane’s solo show, I did the near unthinkable and took a man with me. Yes, I know. Apologies to any of you who accidentally dropped a monocle into a cup of tea. Dillie’s London run of the show is at The Pheasantry, on the King’s […]
When it rains

On rainy days, my heart feels sodden and heavy. It collects the drizzle like a sponge and dampens my mood considerably. I take to rain about as well as cats do, which as you might know is not at all. I’m just glad not to be a cat, because then I’d also be allergic to […]
Sajeela’s a winner

The Guardian’s just announced the winners of their Asian Women of Achievement Awards for 2015, and we’re delighted that fellow Funny Women Awards alumni Sajeela Kershi has topped the Arts & Culture category. A gallery of the winners is online now, packed with powerful, strong and inspiring women. Sajeela has some sage advice for other […]
TEDx Whitehall Women

Have you ever watched a TED talk? They can be quite motivating, and I’ve been devouring every talk related to advertising and marketing on the Kindle app. This month is my big chance to see some TED speakers impart their words of wisdom live, with the arrival of TEDxWhitehallWomen on the 29th May. Funnily enough, […]