Funny Women’s annual charity night on International Women’s Day, Monday 8th March, supports V-Day’s spotlight campaign to end rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is our annual show to raise awareness of issues related to violence against women, returning for the 7th year running. Funds raised on the night will be donated to V-Day to realise Eve Ensler's vision for a City of Joy for survivors of sexual violence. See our work with CHARITIES.
Featuring an exceptional line-up of comedy including impressionist Jan Ravens of BBC’s Dead Ringers, and the sharp wit of Shazia Mirza. Hosted by the irrepressible Mrs Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly) with performances by Miss London winner of the 2009 Funny Women Awards, and past winners Suzy Bennett, Andi Osho & Katherine Ryan. Sketches and character from Domestic Goddi, Carrie Quinlan, Bridget Christie and Fordham & Pilkington, plus music from Leisa Rea, cabaret from Circularity Thinking and some very special guests.
Doors 7.30 p.m. for show 8.00 p.m.
Tickets: £25 - BOOK NOW or call 0844 847 2475
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
Funny Women Stand Up on the 8th March marks 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.
Enjoy working with other women for a fun packed two hours. In the run up to this year’s Funny Women Awards, the producers of Funny Women show how a humorous approach to life can be empowering by introducing you to the techniques of stand up.
Humour is a valuable form of self expression that women can develop and whether or not a career in stand up is your goal, exploring your funny side will build self confidence, improve your relationships and enhance your ability to communicate. Over the last seven years over 1,000 women have found their comic voice through the Funny Women Awards, workshops and live events.
Festival rate £35 to include tea, cake and donation to V-Day. BOOK NOW.
Are you a performer who finds it difficult to write new material? A writer looking for a performer? Or somewhere in between? Just looking for inspiration?
In the run up to this year’s Funny Women Awards and recognising that women are natural collaborators, Funny Women are hosting an event where performers and writers can interact. Special guests include a host of talented comedy writers and performers – Janice Connolly (Mrs Barbara Nice), Kiki Kendrick, Carrie Quinlan, Kay Stonham and Meryl O’Rourke whose work ranges from theatre to mainstream television. Hosted by Annabel Giles, author and performer.
£25 to include tea and cake and a donation to V-day. BOOK NOW.
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.
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; political advisor Ayesha Hazarika; 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.
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.
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!
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.
£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
Following on from the successful showcases we run during the Funny Women Awards, our annual search for the best new female comedy acts, we're now producing 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.