Funny Women

In Episode 4 of Musings, Kate Stone and Becky Singh are joined by comedian and writer Grainne Maguire to talk about acting, being directed and the world of comedy writing, both as an individual and as a collective writing group entering the joke shed... Check out Grainne's upcoming gigs, courses and Edinburgh shows What Has The News Ever Done For Me? and Guys- It's Problematic  (2.30pm Cab Voltaire!) at www.grainnemaguire.co.uk and follow her at https://twitter.com/GrainneMaguire **UPDATE - At time of publishing Becky and Kate have not yet been invited into the Women in Comedy Whatsapp group** A Future Cat production.  *All opinions expressed are solely our own and do not represent the views of Funny Women ltd or its associates.*  

in this episode, we chat to comedy force of nature Helen Bauer about starting comedy in another country, confidence and her love of drama.   follow @helenbabauer and see her Edinburgh festival show Little Miss Angel Baby Face preview at Macynlleth Comedy Festival on May 4th A Future Cat production.  *All opinions expressed are solely our own and do not represent the views of Funny Women ltd or its associates.*

Welcome to Ep 2 of Musings - after the epic ep 1, we won't make the gag about difficult second albums but me and Kate literally phoned this one in.  Thanks to our amazing guests Bec Hill, Kemah Bob, Harriet Braine and Maisie Adam for sharing their experiences of starting out in comedy and hope YOU find it the inspiration you need to start comedy, the way you've always wanted to... A Future Cat production.  *All opinions expressed are solely our own and do not represent the views of Funny Women ltd or its associates.*              

Welcome to Musings -  women in comedy talking, with Kate Stone and Becky Singh.   In episode One we chat to comedian and writer Esther Manito about starting out, Funny Women, representing versus being yourself and being liked (btw who does run the "women in comedy" whatsapp group?) See Esther's upcoming dates at www.esthermanito.co.uk A Future Cat production.  *All opinions expressed are solely our own and do not represent the views of Funny Women ltd or its associates.*  

Funny Women chatted on the phone to Susanna Fogel about her journey from short film maker to writer / director of Hollywood comedy feature film The Spy Who Dumped me. We discuss working with the differing styles of performer such as Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon, the "toxic narrative" of success and the necessity of resilience and communities (such as Funny Women) when working in the arts. With Becky Singh. The Spy Who Dumped Me is available on Digital Download from 15th December and DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray on 26th December

Witches and Dogs begins next week at the Dublin Fringe starring Erin McGathy and Ben Seeder. Erin met up with Catherine, our Irish producer to discuss the show and her experiences of 15 years of acting, improv and comedy. 

Marise Gaughn presents her tragic and funny show, Drowning, at the Dublin Fringe next week. Our Irish Producer, Catherine met up with her to find out about the show, her process and her biggest setbacks. 

Aine Gallagher, queen of off-beat, spoke to our Irish producer Catherine about her preparation for her Dublin Fringe show, Making Sense.

This week, Irish producer Catherine Royle, met up with Lauren Larkin ahead of her comedy theatre performance of Split Ends at The Dublin Fringe. Listen here to find out more about Lauren's upcoming show in Bewleys Cafe Theatre.    

On the last day of the festival Funny Women's Becky Singh met with Director of the world's second largest fringe, Heather Croall for a chat at famous Edinburgh landmark, The Doric pub. Heather reveals the reasons why and exactly how performers could get their next fringe fix in Australia, by appearing at Adelaide Fringe 2019. 

American comic Jacqueline Novak came to our Edinburgh HQ and shared her fascinating insights into the Fringe experience when new to the UK circuit and the power of "leaning in" when faced with potentially difficult audiences. With Funny Women's Mariana Feijo. 

Funny Women were backstage at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards to chat to a very happy Rose Matafeo, the first person of colour and the first Kiwi to ever win the prestigious prize! Congratulations Rose! with Becky Singh

After the announcement of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominees, Sky's Comedy Commissioning Editor, Morwenna Gordon talks of the importance of female comedy communities and awards such as Funny Women in creating a new development pipeline. A pipeline that promises female comedy's current success on stage, being reflected on screen.  With Funny Women's Becky Singh.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Judge, BBC's Sarah Asante reveals exclusively to Funny Women's Becky Singh, her promotion to Comedy Commissioning Editor and the exciting new open door policy she is championing for comedy performers and writers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

We caught up with Funny Women favourite, Natalie Palamides at one of the beating hearts of the Fringe, the Pleasance Courtyard. Join her as she talks about her show Nate, character and show development with US versus UK audiences and her take on the Festival Fringe.  Interviewed by Mariana Feijo.

Irish comedy producer Catherine Royle, invited rising star Joanne McNally over to Funny Women's Edinburgh HQ to chat about starting out, getting on TV and the Fringe experience.

Right at the half way point of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,  Funny Women’s Mariana Feijó met with stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu to have a chat about her shows at this year’s Fringe, her experiences in the comedy circuit and her writing process.

Zoe Lyons, Monica Lennon, Jane Duffus, Lynne Cadenhead, Ivy Paige and Sarah Williams-Gardner hosted a very special panel discussion to celebrate 100 year of Suffrage as part of the Fringe Central Events Programme. Listen to the second half here.

Funny Women hosted a very special panel discussion to celebrate 100 year of Suffrage as part of the Fringe Central Events Programme.  Zoe Lyons, Monica Lennon, Jane Duffus, Lynne Cadenhead, Ivy Paige and Sarah Williams-Gardner ask  Are we the stronger sex? How has female humour played its part?   

A funny thing happened on the way to the Fringe... Funny Women's Lynne Parker bumps in to iconic Comic Strip comedian Helen Lederer on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.