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SUMMARY:The Glitter Project at Brighton Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Brighton for a bumper festival edition of The Glitter Project\, this event features an INDUSTRY PANEL with experts covering comedy production\, performance\, media\, mental health and wellbeing. This will be followed by a facilitated SPEED MENTORING session as part of the event programme. Early booking is recommended!  \nThe panel will be hosted by Funny Women founder\, Lynne Parker\, as part of The Glitter Project – A Safe Place supported by funds raised from The Glitter Challenge. This takes place in partnership with Komedia\, home of Funny Women’s longest running pro-gig in the UK. \n  \n          Lynne Parker             Sarah ‘Scoop’ Cooper             Zoe Paskett                Nat May             Louisa Jackson       \nSarah ‘Scoop’ Cooper\, founder of Pitchycoo\, works with creative businesses to get their work into new rooms and in front of the right people. She brings a commercial lens to creative work\, sharing practical tools\, simple systems and fresh thinking to open up new opportunities and help people move their ideas forward. \n\nZoe Paskett is an arts journalist\, specialising in comedy. She formerly covered comedy for the Evening Standard and wrote for Funny Women\, and now runs LMAOnaise Comedy\, a publication focused on recommending and uplifting the best new comedy in the UK. \nLu Jackson is the tech superwoman and founder of Craic™\, the leading technology hub and marketplace for the comedy industry and fans; and Craic Health\, pioneering comedy-on-prescription\, and connecting people via community-based comedy events and activities. Lu is also the founder of CRAFT (Comedy Representation & Artform Trust)\, the UK’s first dedicated national body to support the entire comedy industry ecosystem. \n\nNat May is a Brighton-based social media and marketing manager\, with a background in film\, TV and media. She began her career in commissioning at Channel 4\, gaining insight into audience engagement and content strategy\, before launching her own social media and marketing business eight years ago. \n\nMore panellists and mentors to be announced! \n\nFunny Women has been supporting and developing new comedy talent at grassroots with ground-breaking Awards\, workshops\, courses and open mic events for over 20 years. The priority is to build confidence in female and non-binary performers\, writers and creators to give them the opportunity to pursue comedy careers. \nThe inspiration for The Glitter Project is Jo Fletcher-Cross\, who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour in summer 2022 on the eve of her her Edinburgh debut. Read more about this here.
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LOCATION:Komedia Brighton\, 44-47 Gardner Street\, Brighton\, Brighton\, BN1 1UN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Funny Women Live in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:An interactive\, hybrid of a hilarious live games night and a stand-up open mic! Championing diverse voices in comedy. \n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t your average evening—it’s an interactive show that blends stand-up comedy and outlandish host-led games. You won’t just watch the action; you want to become part of it as performers from different disciplines compete in hilarious games. (but if you don’t want to join in\, that’s also fine) \nWhat to Expect on the Night\nThis show is divided into two halves designed for maximum fun and variety: \n \nPart 1: Open Mic Comedy\nThe evening kicks off with pure stand-up comedy. Our open mic is the perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of live comedy\, discover emerging talents\, and support a movement dedicated to equal representation on the comedy stage. \nPart 2: The Games Night\nAfter the break\, the focus shifts to our performers and audience volunteers tackling bizarre\, host-led tasks. Watch comedy stars compete in hilarious challenges using strange props and quick wits! \nAbout Funny Women Amsterdam\nSince 2019\, Funny Women Amsterdam has been a home for diverse and dynamic voices in comedy. We’re more than just a showcase; we’re a platform committed to creating an inclusive space that empowers women and underrepresented voices in the comedy world. Our mission is to break down barriers\, make room for new talent\, and redefine what comedy can be—open to all who want to participate\, laugh\, and support. \nFounded in 2002 by Lynne Parker\, Funny Women has been at the forefront of supporting and nurturing female comedy talent globally. Known for its annual Funny Women Awards\, this UK-based organisation is dedicated to helping women in comedy make their voices heard. Their work has created opportunities for countless performers\, paving the way for a more inclusive comedy world. Discover more at funnywomen.com. \nFollow Us\nStay updated on upcoming events\, open mic spots\, and comedy news by following us on Instagram at @funnywomenamsterdam or check out funnywomenamsterdam.nl \nJoin Our Community on Patreon\nWant even more laughs and exclusive perks? Join us on patreon.com/funnywomen\, where you can access special goodies and support our mission to bring diverse comedy to the stage. Every contribution helps us create more opportunities for new voices in comedy! \nEveryone’s welcome—whether you’re on stage or in the audience\, we can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make it a memorable night filled with laughter\, inclusivity\, and joy. See you at Volta!
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/funny-women-live-in-amsterdam-6/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Volta Amsterdam\, Houtmankade 336\, Amsterdam\, 1013\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Stand Up to Stand Out
DESCRIPTION:This is a great introduction for those new to stand up and the ideal opportunity to unleash your comedy ‘mojo’. \n\n\n\n\nNeed a confidence boost?\n\n\n\nWant to write new comedy material and develop your performance style?\n\n\n\nPerforming stand up comedy\, presenting online or speaking in public for the first time?\n\n\n\nNervous about using humour?\n\n\n\nThen this workshop needs YOU!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLynne Parker\, the founder of Funny Women\, has been running her comedy workshops since 2009 and we’ve witnessed the genesis of many comedy careers here at Funny Women through our Awards and community events. Hundreds of women have gained the confidence to perform on stage and in the boardroom. Now that ‘performances’ have expanded to both in person and online environments\, communication and presentation skills are a top priority. \n\n\n\nThis workshop covers: \n\n\n\n\nBuilding the confidence to perform\n\n\n\nDeveloping your personal style or ‘persona’\n\n\n\nIntroducing techniques to create new material\n\n\n\nAdvice on how to ‘up your game’\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nHere’s what past participants say: \n\n\n\n“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!” \n\n\n\n“Thank you so much for your inspiration and the confidence we gained from the workshop.” \n\n\n\n“Thank you for hosting a fabulous session on Saturday – the turn out and commitment to everything was great and demonstrates to me how invaluable Funny Women is in showcasing and developing female led comedy.” \n\n\n\nThis is a two hour workshop. \n\n\n\nJoin Patreon now and take part in this workshop free of charge! \n\n\n\nHalf price for members of The Groucho Club. 
URL:https://funnywomen.com/eventinfo/stand-up-to-stand-out-2/
LOCATION:Groucho Club\, 45 Dean Street\, London\, W1D 4QB\, United Kingdom
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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\nLynne Parker Founder & CEO\, Funny Women CIC\, TEDX Speaker\, Writer & Facilitator\, Comedy Coach and podcast host. Lynne will kickstart the week with a workshop that connects you\, builds your confidence and gets your creativity flowing. \nMariana Feijó is a queer\, Portuguese multidisciplinary artist\, comedian\, writer\, photographer\, content producer and podcaster\, with international practice\, based in London. Her practice started from a necessity to learn how to communicate and create community. She believes in pushing the boundaries of conventional comedic performance through collaboration and the combining of different art forms\, confident that true original work can’t be developed within set frames. \nAJ Stubberfield is an acclaimed creative with over 15 years of experience as a writer\, performer and stand-up comic who just happens to be transmasculine\, working class and queer! Their work delves into experiences of life\, love\, identity\, and mental health with creativity\, playfulness\, and humour on stage and screen. After embarking on a journey to discover and express their authentic voice in the creative industry\, they are passionate about empowering others to do the same\, guiding aspiring creatives in their careers\, sharing industry insights\, and fostering their growth through mentorship. \nSiân Rowland is a playwright whose latest play The Cracks was runner up for the prestigious Popcorn new writing award. Her writing has recently been long-listed for the Bruntwood award and the Female Comedy Pilots Club and she has written for the NewsRevue London and Edinburgh shows. Whether you’re planning a sitcom or simply want to find your comedy voice\, she’ll be tapping into her experience to help you elevate your comedy writing to the next level. \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
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