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2 events, Join us at Volta for Funny Women Live in Amsterdam —an open mic night celebrating bold new voices and comedy without compromise. Since 2019, we've spotlighted women and underrepresented performers, building a stage where everyone’s welcome. Expect fresh talent, big laughs, and a warm, inclusive vibe. Follow @funnywomenamsterdam for updates and signup info, or visit funnywomenamsterdam.nl. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/funnywomen. Let’s laugh together! :)
€12  INTRODUCING OUR WRITER'S CIRCLE. Writing comedy can feel as daunting as performing it. That's why we're launching a new series exclusively for our Patreon members: Writer's Circle. Building on the success of our monthly Open House series, we're testing out a new format to bring comedy creators of all kinds together to support each other.
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 LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE - COMEDY BRUNCH CELEBRATING PRIDE Part informal networking, part comedy masterclass, and part inspirational conversation, this is our second Glitter Edition Live Comedy Brunch celebrating PRIDE week at the Groucho Club London. Hosted by Lucy Ryan — award-winning international showgirl, director, mentor and lead coach for The Glitter Challenge — the event brings together performers, creatives and […]
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2 events, This is a great introduction for those new to stand up and the ideal opportunity to unleash your comedy ‘mojo’. Lynne 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. […]
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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. Featuring 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 […]
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 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. Funny Women returns with brand new line-up on Saturday, 27th June! Headlined by Yuriko Kotani […]
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 Raising funds for The Glitter Project Award-winning Funny Women founder Lynne Parker is marking her platinum (70) birthday in the best possible way — with a special fundraising comedy night at London’s iconic Comedy Store. The show features incredible women who took part in last year’s Glitter Challenge alongside their comedy mentors in a celebration […]
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The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.
WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!
WHO CAN ENTER?
This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.
ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?
Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?
We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.
HOW IS IT JUDGED?
Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes
The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
If you need further information please contact us here