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Last year five amazing Scottish businesswomen and me took the comedy challenge and performed a live stand up routine in front of an audience in a Glasgow comedy venue. I have to say that it was a fabulous experience for me, and for everyone who …

Who says women aren’t funny?  Funny Women, the leading female comedy brand in the UK, celebrates its 10th Anniversary on International Women’s Day this year by challenging 10 high profile women from the worlds of business, media, politics, international development and academia to perform stand …

Funny Women, founded in 2002 by Lynne Parker, is a production company dedicated to promoting female comedy talent. It has grown to become a unique entertainment brand promoting new female acts and working with established performers. In January we spoke to Lynne and asked her …

THE BRIEF: aticle about the benefits of a stand-up course to female leaders who have to speak publicly; how it shouldn’t be just the men who get the laughs on the conference stage.
Brave New Year, Brave New You
Ever heard the one about…why women can’t tell …

Some of my best friends are funny… yes, really!
Genuinely, gobsmackingly, hilariously funny, without even trying.
Although this is my ninth year working in comedy, my best belly laughs still take place in the company of close girlfriends usually accompanied by lots of wine! It’s this …

Funny Women Awards launches for 2011
Funny Women has launched its annual search for the best new talent for the ninth year running. The leading female comedy brand in the UK is setting the benchmark for women breaking into the industry.
“The 2011 Funny Women Awards hold …