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SUMMARY:The Glitter Project - Showcase at the Fringe
DESCRIPTION:This is an exciting showcase offering a platform to female and non-binary performers who don’t have Edinburgh shows but want the experience of performing at the Fringe\, whether it’s their first time on stage or they are a more established act looking for a safe place to try out new material.  \nOur line-ups include comedians from a range of countries\, skill levels and comedy styles – so you never know what to expect! Our hosts will be part of The Glitter Project mentoring team\, who will also be available to give advice both to performers and even audience members around their comedy aspirations. \nReady to take the stage? To book a spot at our Glitter Project Showcase\, please fill out the online form. \nTICKETS\nPay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free\, with the option of donating at the end of the show. \nYour Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50\, £5\, £7.50 and £10 \nBACKGROUND\nWe piloted this initiative at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe thanks to being awarded a BBC Comedy Grant and some extra support from Russells\, with its proud 50-year history of advising clients in the entertainment history. We then shared in the Jones Bootmaker (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards Panel Prize in recognition of our work. \nFunny Women was founded in 2002 by Lynne Parker\, based in the UK. It is at the forefront of nurturing and promoting female comedy talent – from finding and developing new acts through to the Funny Women Awards. We are committed to promoting gender equality in comedy and empowering women to pursue comedic dreams. Our gigs are warm\, supportive and hilarious\, and by attending our event you become part of a movement that aims to break down barriers and redefine the comedy landscape. We’ve created the Glitter Project to encourage those who’ve already established a glittering comedy career or have an interest in exploring humour and entertainment to share and explore creative possibilities. After all\, everybody deserves a ‘bit of glitter’ in their lives. Come and find out for yourself! \nOUR INSPIRATION\nJo Fletcher-Cross was one of Funny Women’s non-executive directors and a comedian\, who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour in summer 2022 on the eve of her first full run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her diagnosis became the catalyst for The Glitter Project\, an initiative born from her desire to make the daunting world of comedy ‘A Safe Place” for others. \nShe was a woman who lived her life by the philosophy that “everybody deserves a bit of glitter\,” and leaves behind a legacy that has helped us to continue our work to change the landscape for women in comedy. \n 
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/funny-women-the-glitter-project-at-the-fringe/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Laughing Horse @ The Counting House\, 38 W Nicolson St\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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SUMMARY:The Glitter Project - Mentoring Meetup at the Fringe
DESCRIPTION:If you are a funny woman or non-binary performer visiting the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time\, the Funny Women’s Glitter Project is here to support you. We have a team of mentors\, some friendly events and can even signpost you to specific support if you need it. \nJoin us in-person to get some first-hand advice from our experts who’ve all ‘been there\, done that’ in some capacity. We all know how overwhelming it can be at the world’s largest arts festival\, particularly if you’re new to comedy. \nWe will answer some of the most common questions such as: \n\nWhich shows should I see?\nAre there open mics I can perform at?\nHow do I develop my work or skills\nWhere can I hang out with other comics\, get a cheap meal\, cry in private?\nHELP?!!!\n\nTICKETS\nPay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free\, with the option of donating at the end of the show. \nYour Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50\, £5\, £7.50 and £10 \nBACKGROUND\nWe’ve clocked up over 20 years of supporting and developing new comedy talent at grassroots with our ground-breaking awards\, workshops\, courses and open mic events. Our priority has always been to build confidence in female and non-binary performers\, writers and creators to give them the opportunity to pursue comedy careers. \nOUR INSPIRATION\nJo Fletcher-Cross was one of Funny Women’s non-executive directors and a comedian\, who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour in summer 2022 on the eve of her first full run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her diagnosis became the catalyst for The Glitter Project\, an initiative born from her desire to make the daunting world of comedy ‘A Safe Place” for others. \nShe was a woman who lived her life by the philosophy that “everybody deserves a bit of glitter\,” and leaves behind a legacy that has helped us to continue our work to change the landscape for women in comedy.
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/mentoring-meetup-at-the-fringe/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Laughing Horse @ Kick Ass Cowgate\, 37-39 Cowgate\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Glitter Project - Showcase at the Fringe
DESCRIPTION:This is an exciting showcase offering a platform to female and non-binary performers who don’t have Edinburgh shows but want the experience of performing at the Fringe\, whether it’s their first time on stage or they are a more established act looking for a safe place to try out new material.  \nOur line-ups include comedians from a range of countries\, skill levels and comedy styles – so you never know what to expect! Our hosts will be part of The Glitter Project mentoring team\, who will also be available to give advice both to performers and even audience members around their comedy aspirations. \nReady to take the stage? To book a spot at our Glitter Project Showcase\, please fill out the online form. \nTICKETS\nPay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free\, with the option of donating at the end of the show. \nYour Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50\, £5\, £7.50 and £10 \nBACKGROUND\nWe piloted this initiative at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe thanks to being awarded a BBC Comedy Grant and some extra support from Russells\, with its proud 50-year history of advising clients in the entertainment history. We then shared in the Jones Bootmaker (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards Panel Prize in recognition of our work. \nFunny Women was founded in 2002 by Lynne Parker\, based in the UK. It is at the forefront of nurturing and promoting female comedy talent – from finding and developing new acts through to the Funny Women Awards. We are committed to promoting gender equality in comedy and empowering women to pursue comedic dreams. Our gigs are warm\, supportive and hilarious\, and by attending our event you become part of a movement that aims to break down barriers and redefine the comedy landscape. We’ve created the Glitter Project to encourage those who’ve already established a glittering comedy career or have an interest in exploring humour and entertainment to share and explore creative possibilities. After all\, everybody deserves a ‘bit of glitter’ in their lives. Come and find out for yourself! \nOUR INSPIRATION\nJo Fletcher-Cross was one of Funny Women’s non-executive directors and a comedian\, who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour in summer 2022 on the eve of her first full run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her diagnosis became the catalyst for The Glitter Project\, an initiative born from her desire to make the daunting world of comedy ‘A Safe Place” for others. \nShe was a woman who lived her life by the philosophy that “everybody deserves a bit of glitter\,” and leaves behind a legacy that has helped us to continue our work to change the landscape for women in comedy. \n 
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/funny-women-the-glitter-project-at-the-fringe/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Laughing Horse @ The Counting House\, 38 W Nicolson St\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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SUMMARY:FUNNY WOMEN OPEN HOUSE - WRITERS' CIRCLE
DESCRIPTION:JOIN OUR WRITERS’ CIRCLE! \nPatreon members can join us for our exclusive monthly networking events\, Funny Women Open House! Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or just starting out\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other funny women and grow your network. \nWriting comedy can feel as daunting as performing it. That’s why we created this format exclusively for our Patreon members: Writer’s Circle\, bringing comedy creators of all kinds together to support each other. \nEveryone is invited to share a sample of their writing for thoughts\, reflections and feedback from the group. We will give you an opportunity to share ideas on stand up\, a script treatment or comedy dialogue. \nNo pressure for you to share your own writing\, you could bring a piece of someone else’s that inspires you – as long as you credit them and tell us why you like it! \nAll formats of comedy writing are welcome – it could be stand up\, TV\, short film\, poetry – anything you’d like to test out and share with a friendly group. \n\n\n\nPatreon Open House events happen on the first Monday of the month\, or nearest taking into account bank holidays. We host fun and interactive Zoom sessions\, sometimes featuring guest speakers and Q&A sessions. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to build new connections\, discover new talent\, and share your own comedic insights and experiences. \n\n\n\nPatreon Members can find their access codes for these special events in the Patreon Feed. 
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/funny-women-open-house-writers-circle-4/
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SUMMARY:FUNNY WOMEN LIVE IN BRIGHTON
DESCRIPTION:Our longest-standing and most successful comedy night\, Funny Women Live in Brighton\, takes place at Komedia Brighton\, showcasing the very best in new female-identifying and non-binary comedy talent. Featuring acts from the Funny Women Awards\, the professional circuit and nurturing new and upcoming talent.  \nThe fantastic Ali Jay is our resident Brighton producer\, and is the powerhouse behind these regular Brighton nights. Here is the sensational\, hand-picked line up she’s put together for Saturday\, 26th September!  \nMeet your MC for the evening… \nLeslie Gold\nNew Jerseyite Leslie Gold is an astute observational comedian\, a warm and welcoming MC\, and a compelling storyteller who has been compared to George Carlin and Hannah Gadsby. \nA diverse line up featuring… \nKate Penfield\nBringing sharp observations\, relatable stories and a distinctly down-to-earth perspective to the stage\, Kate Penfield has performed all over the country for Haven Holidays and appeared on comedy radio shows. \nSue Hicks\nSue Hicks is growing older and doesn’t care who knows it. To get things off her (rapidly descending) chest she commits anything that hacks her off to comic verse. \nJess Barry\nJess Barry: a newcomer and rising star of the Brighton Comedy Circuit \nHeadlined by … \nMonica Gaga\nMonica Gaga is a British-born Black African queer host\, improviser\, facilitator\, maker\, and performer. A regular with the legendary ‘Comedy Store Players’\, Monica is a cast member and producer of ‘HELL YEAH!’\, a bold and brilliant queer improv collective. \nAs seen\, heard\, staged and featured on BBC Three\, BBC News\, BBC Click\, ITVBe\, London Live\, BBC History\, Amazon Prime\, Sky Store\, BBC Radio 4\, BBC Sounds and many more! \n“Funny Women had the right ingredients for an inclusive and entertaining evening that provided a safe space for those who needed to express themselves freely\, whether on stage or in the audience. Make sure you check them out every month as the line-up is different each time\, but one thing is certain. You are guaranteed full-blown fun\, entertainment and lots of sparkling energy” Theatre in Brighton
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/funny-women-live-in-brighton-6/
LOCATION:Komedia Brighton\, 44-47 Gardner Street\, Brighton\, Brighton\, BN1 1UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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SUMMARY:Comedy Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:We’re committed to building the next generation of comedic talent and our brilliant Comedy Crash Course is an accessible and inclusive fast-track towards performing\, writing and creating comedy.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing an hour a day of expert coaching and guidance from brilliant industry experts and an opportunity to perform in an online showcase at the end of the week. \n\n\n\nFacilitators TBC \nDaily workshops are held on Zoom\, from 12.00pm to 1.00pm Monday to Thursday and recorded should you miss a day. All times\, UK times! \n\n\n\nCulminating in a live online showcase on Friday\, where you’ll perform or present your pitch and receive invaluable feedback from facilitators and peers. This is split into two parts with an hour interval 11.30am to 12.30pm & 1.00pm to 2.00pm. All times\, UK times! \n\n\n\nWhat past participants say: \n\n\n\n“I needed to prepare for my first official standup gig and this course was perfect. Packed with information\, tips and encouragement. Lovely atmosphere\, even on Zoom! The course leaders and speakers were true experts and their feedback was extremely helpful. Brilliant!” \n“This course was absolutely exceptional. I was a little scared of it when I signed up but it’s such a brilliant safe space that I didn’t feel out of my comfort zone. The advice was fantastically helpful and the live showcases were exciting and motivating. I really enjoyed every second thank you and am now going to start working on material for a live show!” \n“Feels like being on an adventurous playground with your favourite mates.” \n“It was a brilliantly diverse line-up of talented industry professionals who gave us great techniques to try out new ideas while giving constructive and helpful feedback.” \n\n\n\n“All the guest speakers were excellent. They were kind and non-judgemental and gave us the confidence to try things without filtering ourselves. I would especially recommend this course to people who are starting out in comedy and in need of an extra boost!” \n\n\n\nFull price £75 (+ VAT) plus booking fee. \n\n\n\nPatreon rate £50 (+VAT) plus booking fee. To find out how to join Patreon all the details are here
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/comedy-crash-course-2/
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