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Women's Comedy Stage at As One In The Park

22nd May 2013

This weekend is definitely one to look forward to - alongside the customary bank holiday, Sunday 26th May sees the debut of the fantastic As One In The Park festival. Held at Hackney’s Victoria Park, it’s the first large-scale LGBT music festival to be held in the capital for over a decade, and is presented by legendary clubbing promotions company Orange Nation. With a main stage lineup that includes Rita Ora, Conor Maynard and Katy B, it’s bound to be a musical highlight of the summer - but we’re even more excited by the inspired programme for the Women’s Comedy Stage!

The stage is curated by improv geniuses Short and Girlie, who will be creating sketche…

22nd May 2013

Looking for a lesson in the art of seduction? The beautiful and talented Ivy Paige is bringing her renowned burlesque skills to the Leicester Square Theatre this Friday, with a new show that that’s as educational as it is entertaining!

Ivy’s School of Burlesque promises to be the funniest class in the West End, with plenty of naughtiness to boot. Expect detentions for skirts that aren’t short enough, extra-curricular activities from Britain’s finest burlesque stars and a practical demonstration in the “Art of the Tease” from Ivy herself.

This promises to be a night of giggles and glamour, so dig out your old school uniform and join Ivy and co fo…

16th May 2013

Last week saw our brilliant 2012 Funny Women Awards winner Gabby Best debut a night of new material at the Leicester Square Theatre. Featuring her winning alter-ego Marijana amongst some fantastic new characters, it was definitely a night to remember. If you missed out, though, never fear - Gabby is appearing as part of Creative Warehouse’s Creative Cabaret this Friday!

The Creative Cabaret emerged as a celebration of Cambridge’s flourishing arts scene. With a commitment to high quality live performance, it provides a fresh look at different kinds of performance. Featuring a medley of music, poetry, comedy, film, drama and even philosophy, it’s an event that offers s…

Comedy Rumble at the Comedy Cafe Theatre

15th May 2013

On the hunt for a comedy show with a twist? Well, look no further! We’re pleased to see Comedy Rumble back at Shoreditch’s Comedy Café Theatre tomorrow night.

For those who haven’t seen these high-energy shows before, expect a night like no other - two top comedians compete over several rounds, fighting for laughs like true contenders to be crowned the night’s ‘Rumble Champion’. The night is hosted by brilliant referee Eleanor Conway, and previous contestants have included Funny Women Awards winners Andi Osho and Katherine Ryan. Tomorrow’s outing is no exception - our 2009 Funny Women Awards winner Miss London will be battling for the t…

14th May 2013

Sophie Walsh Harrington's multi award winning one woman show 'Damsel Sophie in Shining Armour' will be heading to the Brighton Fringe Festival from 24th to 27th May 2012 as part of Laughing Horse at the Quadrant.

Winner of Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe Show 2011, nominee for Best Cabaret 2012, 'The Damsel in Shining Armour' seizes daringly into the dark depths of uncensored lust and melodrama. Brandishing her weapon of choice (the selected works of Celine Dion) the damsel slays inner dragons, awakens Sleeping Beauty and claims her rightful place – in shining (sequinned) armour, and Funny Women highly recommend this storming show!

'A new SHINING ST…