Get your weekend started in style with some of the best female comedy this side of the Rocky Mountains...well, London's Leicester Square!
As ever, we have an amazing array of talent hosted by the fantastic Rosie Wilby (Funny Women Awards 2006 Finalist). 'Talented performer with a winning self-depricating personality' Evening Standard.
Featuring:
Gemma Whelan as her spinsterly alter ego Chastisy Butterworth (Funny Women Variety Award Winner 2011)
Gemma Goggin 'Bridget Jones meets Victoria Coren'
Gabriella Burnel armed with a ukulele, muses about being 'totally socially awkward' (Funny Women Awards 2011 Finalist)
Sarah Callaghan Fast paced, fierce and fresh comedy from Sarah who was a Funny Women Awards 2011 Finalist.
Giada Garofalo Funny Women Awards 2009 Finalist
Introducing Joy Twenty
and Headlining we have the brilliant Canadian Songstress, Mae Martin, once voted one of the 'funniest people in Toronto'.
When: Doors 8:30pm, Show 9.00pm
Tickets: £10, concs £8.
Where: Leicester Square Theatre Studio, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX.
Leicester Square Theatre
If you've enjoyed a previous workshop with us and want to learn more, or you are a more experienced performer looking for extra polish and guidance, this is the workshop for you. We've fine tuned the format based on feedback to bring you this longer and more intensive training session.
"Really enjoyed the session – I appreciate the space you provide to develop and nuture women’s dreams and mad ideas!"
10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. £60 for three hours
We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary by challenging 10 amazing high profile women from the worlds of business, media and academia to perform stand up for the first time in their lives.
On Thursday 8th March 2012, International Women’s Day, in the luxurious surroundings of the Grange Hotel, Tower Bridge, we will raise funds for 10 amazing causes with the help of 10 of the UK’s most well connected women’s networks.
We've seen nearly 2,000 new acts since we launched the Funny Women Awards in 2002 and we've encouraged hundreds of women to build a career as comedy performers.
Some extremely high profile professional women also use humour to good effect, so we want to Challenge perceptions with this anniversary event by demonstrating how women from all walks of life use humour and raise lots of money for some amazing causes at the same time.
All 10 Challengers will be fully trained and supported by the Funny Women team which includes trainers and female comedians they have worked with over the last 10 years.
When: 7.00pm drinks reception, meze and show, 8.00pm.
Where: Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, E1 8GP Tel: 020 7959 5000
Tickets: Price includes a drinks reception with pink prosecco and nice nibbles, Grange Hotels sumptuous signature meze meal, delicious dessert bar, and glass of wine. Plus a goody bag from Benefit Cosmetics.
Individual - £65 + VAT BOOK HERE
Table of 10 - £600 + VAT BOOK HERE
Bookings made via Wegottickets using a credit/debit card are subject to 2.5% handling fee. If you prefer to book direct and pay by cheque or BACS please email your requirements to womensday@funnywomen.com or call the office on 020 8948 4444. We will provide you with a full VAT invoice.
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel
We are returning to this year's WOW (Women of the World) Festival at London's South Bank Centre from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March. We'd love to see you there and you can visit our stall in the WOW Fest market place any time over the three days.
Over the course of the weekend we will be holding Stand Up to Stand Out Workshops and our Pan Asian Showcase makes a return on Sunday, in association with the Pan Asian Women's Association.
WORKSHOPS
Saturday 10th March, 3-4pm
Sunday 11th March 12-1pm
PAN ASIAN SHOWCASE
Hosted by Sajeela Kershi.
Featuring: Ria Lina, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Precious Jade, Kish Modasia, Asian Provocateurs
Where: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Foyer
When: Saturday 10th March, 5-6pm
Click HERE for more information
Our Funny Women Workshops and Pan Asian Showcase are included in the WOW Festival day passes available HERE
Where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Southbank Centre
After the great success of last year's show, the WOW Festival at the Southbank Centre have invited as back to once again to hold our Pan Asian Showcase in partnership with the Pan Asian Women's Association (PAWA).
Hosted by Sajeela Kershi, "Hugely talented divine diva" Time Out, who will also be one half of Asian Provocateurs along with Yasmeen Khan, the UK's only British Asian sketch duo.
Other acts Include:
Award winning musical comic Ria Lina with impeccable timing and songs to make you laugh uncontrollably.
Kish Modasia took part in last year’s Funny Women Challenge, performing comedy for the first time for charity and has been performing stand up ever since.
One of last year's Funny Women Awards Finalists Emily Lloyd-Saini, with her musings on being, in her own words, ‘a little bit brown’.
And introducing Precious Jade, the UK’s ONLY half Chinese, half East End psychic agony aunt!
Entry to this event is covered by the WOW Festival day pass available HERE.
When: Saturday 10th March, 5-6pm
Where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Southbank Centre
This is a particularly special edition of Brighton Nights as it is our International Women's Day showcase featuring some of the very best Funny Women acts.
Featuring self confessed 'people pleaser' Lara A King (Funny Women Awards 2011 Winner), the surreal brilliance of Janet Bettesworth (Funny Women Awards 2011 Finalist), character mahem from Iona Dudley-Ward (Funny Women Awards Finalist 2010), the musical genius of Clare Lomas (Funny Women Awards 2010 Finalist), and "Side-splitting, rib-tickling" (Loughborough Echo) comedy from Ishi Khan Jackson.
This event is held in support of RISE
Venue: Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN.
Time: Doors 7:00 pm for show 7:30pm
Tickets £10, £8 concs.
Komedia
We're back at Leicester Square Theatre with another great lineup with the best of stand-up, sketch and musical comedy.
We're thrilled to announce that Sara Pasco is already confirmed as headliner on the 30th. Funny Women Awards 2008 Finalist, star of Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week, and Campus, her wit and whimsy has been compared to Russell Brand, and is a definite rising star of the comedy scene. We're also delighted to support Sara's work with Amnesty Internation, which you can read more about HERE.
When: 8:30pm, doors 8:00pm
Where: Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
Leicester Square Theatre
We are continuing our themed comedy workshops with a session on improvisational comedy. Our special guest instructor is Katy Schutte, one of the UK's top improvisational comedians. She performs and teaches improv comedy,with a specialization in long form. She is a Funny Women Awards finalist and winner of the Brighton Festival Fringe Best Comedy Show award. Read more about Katy HERE.
So whether you're continuing on from one of our earlier workshops, are a budding improvisational comic, or just want some tips on thinking on your feet, this workshop is for you!
10.00 am to 1.00 pm (three hour session)
Price: £60 - including VAT.
Leicester Square Theatre Studio, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX.
Come and join us for our first set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in a central london venue that will be confirmed very soon. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Wednesday 11th April
Where: TBC
Come and join us for our first set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Thursday, 12th April
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
The Green Carnation
Come and join us for our first set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Friday, 13th April
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
We're back at one of Brighton's premier comedy venues, Komedia, with another fantastic lineup sure to tickle your fancy. Check back for more info soon!
The event is held in support of RISE
Venue: Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN.
Time: Doors 7:00 pm for show 7:30pm
Tickets £10, £8 concs.
Komedia
Come and join us for our first set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Saturday, 14th April
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
Green Carnation
We're so excited to be going to be bringing the Funny Women Awards to Dublin for the very first time! Expect to some of the very best up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time - Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Wedneday 18th April
Where: Dublin - venue tbc
We're heading up North with what is sure to be a fantastic heat at the Kings Arms in Salford. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Friday 20th April
Where: The King's Arms, 11 Bloom St, Salford, Manchester, M3 6AN
We're back at Leicester Square Theatre with another great lineup with the best of stand-up, sketch and musical comedy. Check back for more details soon!
When: 8:30pm, doors 8:00pm
Where: Leicester Square Theatre
Join us for two Funny Women Awards heats at the fantastic Caroline of Brunswick Pub. See some of the best up-and-coming acts take to the stage - some for the very first time. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
Time: Saturday 28th April
Where: Caroline of Brunswick Pub, 39 Sitchling Road, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN1 4SB
Caroline of Brunswick
Join us for two Funny Women Awards heats at the fantastic Caroline of Brunswick Pub. See some of the best up-and-coming acts take to the stage - some for the very first time. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
Time: Saturday 28th April
Where: Caroline of Brunswick Pub, 39 Sitchling Road, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN1 4SB
"Thanks for a fabulous experience I had a wonderful two hours! I was also blown away by your lovely comments I really never expected anyone to think I had any talent! The experience has inspired me to think maybe I could do the comedy challenge"
We're back at our regular venue at Komedia, but this time as part of the Brighton Fringe. So come along for some of the best stand-up, sketch and musical comedy. Watch this space for more details.
The event is in support of local charity RISE
Where: Komedia, Brighton
When: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Brighton Fringe Festival
Come and join us for our first set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in a central london venue to be confirmed. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Wednesday 9th May
Where: TBC
Come and join us for our next set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Thursday, 10th May
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
Green Carnation
Come and join us for our next set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Friday, 11th May
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
Come and join us for our next set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Saturday 12th May
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
Green Carnation
We're back at Leicester Square Theatre with another great lineup with the best of stand-up, sketch and musical comedy. Check back for more details soon!
When: 8:30pm, doors 8:00pm
Where: Leicester Square Theatre
Come and join us for our last first round Funny Women Awards heat. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in a central London venue to be confirmed soon. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Wednesday 30th May
Where: TBC
Come and join us for our next set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in a central London venue to be confirmed very soon. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Thursday 31st May
Where: TBC
Come and join us for our next set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Friday 1st June
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
Green Carnation
Come and join us for our next set of Funny Women heats. You'll see some of the up-and-coming stars take to the stage, possibly for the very first time! They will be joined by a fantastic host in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho's Green Carnation. Do come along!
Tickets: £5 on the door
When: Saturday 2nd June
Where: The Green Carnation, 4-5 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DD
We're back at one of Brighton's premier comedy venues, Komedia, with another fantastic lineup sure to tickle your fancy. Check back for more info soon!
The event is in support of local charity RISE
Venue: Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN.
Time: Doors 7:00 pm for show 7:30pm
Tickets £10, £8 concs.
Komedia
We're back at Leicester Square Theatre with another great lineup with the best of stand-up, sketch and musical comedy. Check back for more details soon!
When: 8:30pm, doors 8:00pm
Where: Leicester Square Theatre
One of our popular themed comedy workshops with another session on improvisational comedy. Our special guest instructor is Katy Schutte, one of the UK's top improvisational comedians. She performs and teaches improv comedy, with a specialization in long form. She is a Funny Women Awards finalist and winner of the Brighton Festival Fringe Best Comedy Show award. Read more about Katy HERE.
So whether you're continuing on from one of our earlier workshops, are a budding improvisational comic, or just want some tips on thinking on your feet, this workshop is for you!
10.00 am to 1.00 pm (three hour session)
Price: £60 - including VAT.
Leicester Square Theatre Studio, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX.
We're back at one of Brighton's premier comedy venues, Komedia, with another fantastic lineup sure to tickle your fancy. Check back for more info soon!
The event is in support of local charity RISE
Venue: Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN.
Time: Doors 7:00 pm for show 7:30pm
Tickets £10, £8 concs.
Komedia