Funny Women Stand Up on the 8th March marked the launch of a two week festival to celebrate International Women’s Day, See You Next Tuesday, which runs to the 20th March and plays host to a programme of cultural activities based at the New Players Theatre.
Conceived by the producers of V-Day London 2008 and 2009, See You Next Tuesday is part of the global V-Day movement to end violence against women and girls in which local artists produce events and performances to raise awareness and funds. In the last two years the festival has featured innovative re-imaginings of the controversial classic The Vagina Monologues and the new collection A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, by writer, campaigner and V-Day founder Eve Ensler. The festival showcases fantastic feminine and feminist talent for an action-packed two weeks, and aims to encourage discussion about all aspects of violence against women, including gender, sexuality, identity, equality and more in a lavish and experimental playground of fancy.
For all events at the festival other than those shows at the Leicester Square Theatre, visit www.newplayerstheatre.com or call 08444 771000 and BOOK NOW for tickets to a fantastic array of shows and events, including our special Funny Women at See You Next Tuesday programme below.
More female hilarity on offer when Mrs Barbara Nice brings 'Hiya & Higher' , her hit Edinburgh Show, to the Leicester Square Theatre. Babs performs with some special guests, including Rowena Haley, Funny Women Awards finalist 2008, Rosie Wilby, finalist 2006, Rebecca Donohue and Asian Provocateurs.
Tickets: full price £12.50, or £10 if you are on our mailing list. BOOK NOW or call 0844 847 2475
This show takes place at the Basement Studio, Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
Doors 7.00 p.m. for show 7.30 p.m.
If Women were running things, how would the world be different?
Women are a powerful force in affecting change in the world; we need to learn how to get our voices heard.
The approach; conversation not combat, supporting the idea that we can affect social change.
Speakers include: government advisor on the Home Office's report into sexualisation of women and young people, Dr Linda Papadopoulus; environmental entrepreneur Kresse Wesling; Marai Larasi, director of Imkaan: Davina James-Hanman of the Greater London Domestic Violence Project; PR guru, author and broadcaster Lynne Franks; Dianne Nelmes, creator of TV’s Loose Women, semiotician Malcolm Evans & social entrepreneur Karen Darby.
Whether you are creative or in business, man or woman, you can be part of this conversation.
£25 to include tea and cake and a donation to V-day. BOOK NOW. Concs available upon request - email us now if you are interested in our 2 for 1 ticket offer on this event.
Roadtest our new comedy formula. Sketch, improv, drama, stand up, music and even some men!
Hosted by the irrepressible Suzy Bennett, winner of the 2006 Funny Women Awards, you’ll be taken on a comic romp with special guests and lots of cake!
Funny Women Awards finalists Domestic Goddi entertain with their uniquely-formulated, volume-boosting sketches, starring BBC Comedy Award winner, Helen O’Brien and Stage Award nominee Genevieve Swallow.
Is your house now worth less than your shoes? Has your Nigella chocolate souffle collapsed? Don't worry - Domestic Goddi will get you through. They'll be pavement testing a pair of turbo-charged red high heels while competitive mums vie for buggy supremacy.
There's music from talented newcomer, Claire Burlington, magic and comedy mayhem from the spectacular Mandy Muden and improv and sketch from Don't Tell Jimmy. Kiki Kendrick will perform extracts from Next! her third play which she is taking to Edinburgh later this year. Not to mention those gorgeously gluten free cakes, from Wendy May Cakes.
£15 (£12 concs) to include tea and cake and a donation to V-day. BOOK NOW.
To join our priority booking list for all future events please email womensday@funnywomen.com
We will soon be starting up our showcases for the 2010 Funny Women Awards, our annual search for the best new female comedy acts. In the meantime we produce regular comedy shows where you can practise to be the best and you can watch the best. We feature some of the acts that have impressed us during the competition and our favourite comedy performers from the circuit and beyond.
Our Second Sunday Showcases at the Leicester Square Theatre in London are proving to be a big hit and sell out fast. Taking place on the second Sunday of the month our next two shows take place on 14th March and 11th April 2010. Book now to avoid disappointment.
We really want to see new and innovative female comedy so, if you want a chance to perform at one of these showcases, please email info@funnywomen.com with your name, location and contact details.
Tickets: full price £12.50, or £10 if you are on our mailing list. BOOK NOW or call 0844 847 2475
The Basement Studio, Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
Doors 7.00 p.m. for show 7.30 p.m.