It's back, it's big and it was funny. Funny Women Stand Up, our annual charity night took place on International Women’s Day, Monday 8th March. We're supporting 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 are being donated to V-Day. See our work with CHARITIES.
The exceptional line-up of comedy included impressionist Jan Ravens of BBC’s Dead Ringers, and the sharp wit of Shazia Mirza. The show was hosted by the irrepressible Mrs Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly) with performances by Miss London winner of the 2009 Funny Women Awards, 2009 runners up Eve Webster and Jo Selby and past winners Suzy Bennett, Andi Osho & Katherine Ryan. Sketches and character comedy from Domestic Goddi, Carrie Quinlan, Bridget Christie and Fordham & Pilkington, plus music from Leisa Rea, cabaret from Circularity Thinking and some wise words in support of V-Day from Lynne Franks.
CLICK HERE to see pictures from the show by Claudia Wass.
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, except for those shows at the Leicester Square Theatre, please 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.
Tickets at festival rate £35 to include tea, cake and donation to V-Day. BOOK NOW.
Mother’s Day Special featuring everybody’s favourite comedy mum, Mrs Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly) performing her show, Higher & Hiya. Plus special guests Rowena Haley, Rosie Wilby, Rebecca Donohue and Asian Provocateurs.
On the second Sunday of every month the producers of the Funny Women Awards showcase new and established female comedy acts in the basement studio of the Leicester Square Theatre. Featuring stand-up, sketch, character and musical comedy and some of the best new talent from seven years of Funny Women Awards and beyond. This year’s Funny Women Awards are now open, visit www.funnywomen.com to enter on-line or call 020 8948 4444.
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; political advisor Ayesha Hazarika; Davina James-Hanman of the Greater London Domestic Violence Project; 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.
Tickets £25 to include tea and cake and a donation to V-day. BOOK NOW. Concs available on request and call us on 020 8948 4444 if you are part of an organisation that should benefit from our 2 for 1 ticket offer.
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! Featuring Kiki Kendrick, Claire Burlington, Don't Tell Jimmy and Mandy Muden.
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.
Tickets £15 (£12 concs) to include tea and cake and a donation to V-day. BOOK NOW.
