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WWW.WOMENINCOMEDY.CO.UK The Women in Comedy Festival is a cross-collaboration between the growing number of women’s comedy producers, performers and supporters, spearheaded by Hazel O’Keefe founder of Laughing Cows Comedy and Dulcet Sounds, co-ordinated by the Women in Comedy Crew of volunteers and supported by Laughology this years main sponsors and Ruby Star Associates.
The Women In Comedy Festival celebrates just that,women in comedy – the stand-ups, the singers, the sketch actors, the filmmakers, the writers and other funny women who are currently making their mark in the world of comedy. It gives women a place to perform, network and exchange ideas, and it’s something I’m incredibly pleased and proud to support and be a patron of. Here’s to a great festival – and many more to come.” Jo Caulfield festival patron
“It always surprises me when people offer an opinion about me being funny in relation to being a woman, as for me, gender shouldn't be something that comes into play in that situation. Anything that works to get rid of that being an issue by putting on funny women is fantastic and the festival is a brilliant thing!.” Isy Suttie festival patron
SATURDAY 11th OCT Launch Night 8pm - 10.30pm Janey Godley (MC), Zoe Lyons, Kate Smurthwaite, Jana Kennedy, Amy Vreeke, Ms B Haver and Lesley Kershaw help us kick the off 2014 festival. Bangkok Bar Entry: £10 in advance
SUNDAY 12th OCT Accidental Business School 1pm - 3.30pm Workshop delivered by Ruby Star Associates helping people to make a living doing what they love. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
50 Shades of Grey Matter 4pm - 5pm Panel show fun and games hosted by Stephanie Davies with Zoe Lyons, Kate Smurthwaite and more. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Zoe Lyons Solo Show 5.30pm - 6.30pm “Probably the most impressive British female comic on the circuit.” (The Skinny) Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £10 in advance
SUNDAY 12th OCT Jo Caulfield Solo Show 7.30pm - 9.15pm “One of the finest female comics at work” (The Observer) Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £10 in advance
Kiri’s Racist Sexist Comedy Show 9.45pm - 10.45pm Solo show from Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Open Mic 6pm - 7.30pm Hosted by Lindsey Davies with Simone Keunun, Helen Jones, Katie Saor, Athena Kugblenu, Arna Spek and Nicky Clarke. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Maxine Jones: Invisible Woman 8pm - 9pm Solo show from Maxine Jones. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Donations
The Dutch-esses 9.30pm - 10.30pm Come and Laugh with two girls from the Netherlands! Kings Arms Studio Entry: £5
Kate Smurthwaite Solo Show 8.30pm - 10.00pm As seen on the BBC’s flagship political debate show Question Time. Todmorden Cricket Club Entry: £6 advance / £8 on door
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MONDAY 13th OCT Best of the North West 8pm - 10.30pm An evening curated by the festival’s director, featuring Hayley Ellis, Lou Conran, Kerry Leigh, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Katie Mulgrew and Nina Gilligan. The Comedy Store Entry: £5 in advance / £8 on door
Snow White and the Seven Service Users Two shows at 6pm and then 8.15pm A satirical twist on a traditional fairytale. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £5
Open Mic 9pm - 10.30pm Open mic hosted by Theresa Farlow with Jill Bell, Athena Kugblenu, Janey Taylor, Hanna Rosen and Carlotte Tibbs. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
TUESDAY 14th OCT Fresh Meet 7.30pm - 9pm Hosted by Mrs B. Haver with Jo Smiles, Gaye Jone, Mel Medford, Thersa Farlow and Sha Wylie. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Toilets 9.30pm - 10.30pm Comedy theatre written and directed by Kerry Leigh. Featuring Hilly Barber and Vikki Kerr. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £3 in advance / £5 on door
TUESDAY 14th OCT Comix Live 8pm - 10.30pm Line up includes Lara A King, Dana Alexander and Sarah Profit. Frog and Bucket (accessible venue) Entry: £4 in advance / £6 on door
WEDNESDAY 15th OCT Wendy Wason: Hotel California 8pm - 9pm Solo show from Wendy Wason. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £5
Liz Peters: Toy Box 9.30pm - 10.30pm Solo show from Liz Peters. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Open Mic 8pm - 9pm Open mic hosted by Kirsty Hudson with Jennifer Banks, Sharon Heywood, Tara Donelon and Charley Mantack. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Tanyalee Davis: Just Passing Through 8pm - 10pm Standing at 3ft 6” tall, Tanyalee is the Ferrari of comedy - low to the ground and kind of racy. The Mark Addy Entry: £10 www.womenincomedy.co.uk
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THURSDAY 16th OCT Sophie Willian: Novice Detective 7.30pm - 8.30pm Solo show from Sophie Willian. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £5 in advance / £7 on door
O’Shea and O’Gaukroger: We’re Dead Serious. People Just Keep Laughing. 9pm - 10pm Sketch comedy with some gentle audience interacion. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Open Mic 7.30pm - 8.30pm Open mic hosted by Ms B.Haver with Amanda Graham, Doris La Trine, Pat Robinson, Teresa Coyne and Georgina Parker. Bangkok Bar Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Caz n Britney: Scotty Road The Musical 9pm - 10.30pm A musical tale spanning from Primark to prison. Bangkok Bar Entry: £7 in advance / £10 on door
Iszi Lawrence: Z List Dead List 8pm - 10pm Iszi Lawrence presents Z List Dead List with guests such as Bethany Black. TV21 Entry: Donations www.womenincomedy.co.uk
FRIDAY 17th OCT Sophie Willian: Novice Detective 7.30pm - 8.30pm Solo show from Sophie Willian. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £5 in advance / £7 on door
Hayley Ellis: We Need To Talk About Kevin 9pm - 10pm Solo show from Hayley Ellis. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Chella Quint: It’s Not You, I Just Need Space 10.30pm - 11.30pm Come see a preview of this new show supported with a grant from the Institute of Physics! Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Cheekykita: Wow of Space 8pm - 9pm Join Cheekykita for her award winning show for a stupid ride across the space-time continuum. The Castle Hotel Entry: £5
Comedy at the Castle 9pm - 10.30pm Taran O’Sullivan (MC) presents Madge Hooks, Breda Larkin and Mel Medford. The Castle Hotel Entry: Suggested £3 donation
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FRIDAY 17th OCT An Evening with Penella, Dotty & Nina 8pm - 10.30pm Kerry Leigh hosts Penella Mellor, Dotty Winters and Nina Gilligan. Dancehouse Theatre Entry: £10 in advance / £15 on door
The Mock The Quiz, They Think Its All Quiz Show 8pm - 9.30pm Every quiz you have ever known ripped to shreds and reassembled by Jenny Ross and Hawkeye and Windy. Bangkok Bar Entry: £5 in advance / £8 on door
Ride the Lezzer Express 8.30pm - 9.30pm Mrs B.Haver and Lesley Kershaw romp through three decades of lesbian identity. Bangkok Bar Entry: £5
Kate Tracey - On The Turn 10pm - 11pm Solo show from Kate Tracey. Bangkok Bar Entry: Donations
Women in Comedy Social 11pm - Late Rapture Club Night with female DJs and comedy hosted by Kate Tracey with Sonya Aste, Hilary Taylor, Madge Hooks, Teresa Coyne, Lydia Rickards, Nathalie Kerrio, Chella Quint, Samantha Baines and Breda Larkin. Bangkok Bar Entry: Suggested £5 donation
SATURDAY 18th OCT Stand Up and Be Counted: Comedy Workshop 2pm - 4pm
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Comedy workshop facilitated by Kerry Leigh open to anyone who self-identifies as a lesbian or bisexual woman. Lesbian and Gay Foundation Entry: Donations
Hannah Brackenbury Solo Show 5pm - 6pm Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £4
Lara A King Solo Show 6.30pm - 7.30pm Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £4
The Short and Girlie Show 8pm - 10.00pm Show from sketch/ improv group Short and Girlie. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £5 in advance / £8 on door
Open Mic 8.30pm - 9.30pm Open mic hosted by Jana Kennedy with Samantha Baines, Ashlea Dutton, Cheekykita, Hannah Silvester, Lulu Reubens and Lindsey Santoro. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Women and Business Showcase 8pm - 10.30pm Up to 10 business women who have never performed comedy before will take to the stage to perform a 5 minute comedy routine. Bangkok Bar Entry: Donations (All proceeds to Clare House)
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SATURDAY 18th OCT Pauline Curtin: Workshop 6.30pm - 7.30pm In the gap between who we think we are as performers and how we are actually seen by our audience lies the potential for being misunderstood. This workshop will show you how to close that gap and communicate more effectively. Taurus Bar Entry: Donations
Breda Larkin Solo Show 8pm - 8.45pm Join sapphic storyteller Breda Larkin in this hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of her life through the triple lenses of sexuality, religion and em... facial hair. Taurus Bar Entry: Donations
Queer French Girl Meets Queen of Flamenco 9pm - 10pm Nathalie Kerrio, Sonia Aste and guest star Sara Mason. Taurus Bar Entry: Donations
Women in Comedy Social 11pm - Late Rapture Club Night with female DJs, Queer French Girl and the Queen of Flamenco and a late night open mic with Agnes Wieninger, Pauline Curtin, Lucy Thompson, Victoria Horrocks, Alana-Jade, Sara Mason and Amy Vreeke. Bangkok Bar Entry: Suggested ÂŁ5 donation
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SUNDAY 19th OCT Barbara Nice: Family Friendly Show 3.30pm - 4.30pm & 6.30pm - 7.30pm “Excellent... Has the audience eating out of her hands within seconds.” (Manchester Evening News) Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £7 adults £3 children or £15 family ticket
Kerry Leigh Wants to Marry Her Brother 8pm - 9pm With her ususal mixture of warmth and hilarity Kerry shares a love story with a difference. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £5 in advance / £7 on door
Jo Enright Solo Show 9.30pm - 10.30pm “Jo Enright is one of the most naturally gifted comic talents I’ve ever seen. I’d put her in the same league as Julie Walters.” (Peter Kay) Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £8 in advance / £10 on door
Open Mic 4.45pm - 6.15pm Open mic hosted by Kate Tracey with Beth Friday, Frances Byrne, Louise Tinniswood, Breda Larkin, Mizz Grace Fully, Jill Bell and Sonya Aste. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Daphna Baram AKA Ms D 8.30pm - 9.30pm Solo show from Daphna Baram. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Donations www.womenincomedy.co.uk
MONDAY 20th OCT Let’s See What Happens 7.30pm - 9.30pm Improv at its finest from Csz Manchester. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £3
Vanity Bites Back 10pm - 11pm A play about anorexia and attention seeking from a (recovered) anorexic and (unabashed) attention seeker. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £4
Open Mic 8.30pm - 9.30pm Open mic hosted by Breda Larkin with Anjali Shah and guests TBC. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
TUESDAY 21st OCT Comix Live 8pm - 10.30pm Lou Conran, Sarah Profit and Harriet Dyer . Frog and Bucket (accessible venue) Entry: £4 in advance / £6 on door
Fresh Meet 8pm - 9pm Open mic hosted by Emma Kenny with Beth Friday, Charlotte Tibbs, Diane Stewart, Kirsty Hudson, Catherine Scott and Jasmine Fisher. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Vanity Bites Back 9.30pm - 10.30pm A play about anorexia and attention seeking from a (recovered) anorexic and (unabashed) attention seeker. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £4
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WEDNESDAY 22nd OCT Lou Conran: Subject Matter 8pm - 9pm Solo Show from Lou Conran. Bangkok Bar Entry: Donations
Harriet Dyer: My Name is Harriet 9.30pm - 10.30pm
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Harriet has made a list of all the bad things she has done and one by one is going to put right her mistakes. Bangkok Bar Entry: Donations
Zoe Charles: Memoirs of a Slutsky 8pm - 9.15pm This show explores Zoe’s search for her biological father and her great surprise at finding she is a half Polish/Lithuanian Jew by the name of Slutsky. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £7 in advance / £10 on door
Miranda Kane: The Coin Operated Girl 9.30pm - 10.30pm In this tell-all, multimedia comedy, Miranda Kane exposes the truth about sex workers, their clients and the often bizarre moments in a unique career. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £8 in advance / £10 on door
Open Mic 8pm - 10.30pm Open mic hosted by Gaye Jone with Bianca Arlette and Zahra Barri and more. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation www.womenincomedy.co.uk
THURSDAY 23rd OCT University of Salford Showcase 7.30pm - 9.30pm University of Salford performance students and illustrious alumni come together to showcase their comic talents. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Comedy Night at The Sidney Street 8pm - 10pm
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LGBT centre fundraiser with Bethany Black and hosted by Ali Khan. The Sidney Street Cafe Entry: £6 in advance / £8 on door
Britain’s Youngest Grandma 8.00pm - 9.00pm
Hayley Jayne Standing brings her sell out, side splitting Edinburgh Festival character comedy show to Manchester. Bangkok Bar Entry: £3 in advance / £5 on door
Scummy Mummies 9.30pm - 10.30pm Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson create fun from a range of topics relevant to the modern parent. Bangkok Bar Entry: £5 in advance / £7 on door
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North West Women’s Enterprise Day “A truly exciting, motivating kick up the backside. Loads of relevant information and practical support. I’ve got no excuse left now – time to grow my business.”
Friday 21st November Cranage Hall, Byley Lane, Cranage, CW4 8EW Tickets just £50 including lunch www.nwwe.org.uk If you’re looking for inspiration and practical help to grow, (or perhaps start), your business in the company of over 250 local enterprising women, then you’re in the right place! Now in our 5th award winning year, we have another exciting programme for you all delivered in our innovative ‘create your own day’ format. Tickets are selling fast – so don’t miss out - book your place today at www.nwwe.org.uk ! This event could not take place without the generosity of our sponsors: Cheshire East Council; Cheshire West and Chester Council, NatWest, Manchester Metropolitan University Centre for Enterprise and WhyNotChange.
FRIDAY 24th OCT Amy Vreeke: Wanna Drink About It? 7pm - 8pm Solo show from Amy Vreeke. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £3
Open Mic 8pm - 9.30pm Hosted by Katy Truelove with Cassie Atkinson, Stella Graham, Sandi Smith, Kate Findlay and Sarah Archer. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Hawkeye and Windy - INAPPROPRIATE 8.30pm - 10.30pm Solo show from hilarious duo Hawkeye and Windy. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £3 in advance / £4 on door
Kate McCabe’s American Accent Workshop 8.00pm - 9.00pm Solo show from American in Manchester Kate McCabe. This show is a work in progress. The Castle Entry: Donations
Juliet Meyers - Ooh You’re Klever 9.30pm - 10.30pm Solo show from Juliet Meyers. The Castle Entry: £5
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FRIDAY 24th OCT Laughing Cows Comedy Night 8pm - 10.30pm Featuring Felicity Ward and Fern Brady. Felicity is an Australian comedian, who received the Chortle Award Nomination for Best Club Comic, she is best known for her TV appearances on Spicks and Specks, Thank God You're Here, Good News Week and Russell Howards Good News. Gullivers Entry: £5 early bird tickets available, £7 in advance / £10 on door
SATURDAY 25th OCT Funny Women: Stand Up to Stand Out Workshop 4pm - 6pm Discover how a humorous approach to life can be empowering with this introduction to the techniques of stand up. Even if you don’t fancy yourself as a performer the ‘take away’ is self-confidence and enhanced communication skills. The Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £25 (This ticket also includes entry to Funny Women Presents from 8pm - 10.30pm)
Funny Women Workshops Presents 8pm - 10.30pm
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Presenting a spectacular line-up of fabulous female comics who began their comedy careers at a Funny Women ‘Stand Up to Stand Out’ comedy workshop. The Kings Arms Theatre Entry: £10 www.womenincomedy.co.uk
SATURDAY 25th OCT Laughing Labia 6.30pm - 7.30pm
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One hour of great comedy from international female comics presented by Lauren Karl and Alice Frik. Kings Arms Theatre Entry: Donations
Open Mic 8pm - 9.30pm Open mic hosted by Stella Graham with Sarah Sheldon, Jennifer Banks, Hev Jordon, Elizabeth Croton, Jeannie Jones and Nalika de Silva. Kings Arms Studio Entry: Suggested £2 donation
Jenny Ross Solo Show 8.00pm - 9.00pm An acerbic blend of politics and smut from Jenny Ross. Gullivers Entry: £5 in advance / £7 on door
Birthday Girls: Party Vibes 9.30pm - 10.30pm Acclaimed sketch trio the Birthday Girls invite you to a comedy party. Gullivers Entry: £6 in advance / £8 on door
ComedySportz 6.30pm - 8.30pm ComedySportz is competitive improv for all ages. ComedySportzUK has been on the British improv scene for over 13 years and has performed all over the country. Safe for kids but funny enough for grown-ups. The Edge, Chorlton Entry: £6 in advance / £8 on door
SATURDAY 25th OCT Laughing Cows Glossop 7.30pm doors 8pm start Hosted by Lou Conran with Luisa Omielan, Lauren Karl, Alice Frick and Allyson Smith. The Globe Inn, Glossop Entry: £7 advance / £9 on door
Laughing Cows Stockport 7.30pm doors 8pm start Kerry Leigh MC with Luisa Omielan and Allyson Smith. The Navigation, Stockport Entry: £7 advance / £9 on door
SUNDAY 26th OCT Festival Wrap Party 7.30pm doors 8pm start Get ready to have your sides split by the likes of Jo Neary, Allyson Smith and Luisa Omielan hosted by MC Kerry Leigh. With special guests Loretta von Dini and Melody von Trapp. The Frog and Bucket Entry: £7 advance or £10 on door
Festival After-Show Party (in association with Rapture Club nights) 10.30pm - 4am Come and celebrate the achievements of this years festival in style with a few drinks and some great tunes. Bangkok Bar Entry: £5 (free entry for all acts perfomring across the festival, sponsors and volunteer crew) www.womenincomedy.co.uk
Venue Information The Dancehouse Theatre
10A Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5QA 5 mins walk from Oxford Road station. www.thedancehouse.co.uk
The Bangkok Bar
40- 44 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD 10 mins walk from Piccadilly station www.bangkokbar.co.uk
The Comedy Store
Arches 3 & 4 Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 5LH www.thecomedystore.co.uk
The Kings Arms
11 Bloom Street, Salford M3 6AN 5 mins walk from Deansgate 1 min from Salford Central station www.kingssalford.co.uk
Taurus Bar
1 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE www.taurus-bar.co.uk
The Frog and Bucket
102 Oldham Street, Mancester, M4 1JL www.frogandbucket.com
The Castle Hotel
66 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE www.thecastlehotel.info
Sidney Street Cafe The Joyce Layland LGBT Centre 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB www.lgbtcentremcr.co.uk
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre Manchester Road, Chorlton, M21 9JG www.edgetheatre.co.uk
Todmorden Cricket Club Burnley Road Todmorden, OL14 7BS www.todcricket.moonfruit.com
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation Number 5 Richmond Street Manchester, M1 3HF www.lgf.org.uk
Women in Comedy Festival brochure, logo design and illustrations by Ellie Tomsett
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TV21
Gullivers
The Mark Addy
The Globe Inn
10 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1DH
Stanley Street Salford, M3 5EJ
109 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW
144 High Street West, Glossop, SK13 8HJ
The Navigation
9 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6BJ
TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for events can be purchased on the festival website. www.womenincomedy.co.uk We are comitted to equal access and information about venue facilities can be found on the website, Alternatively drop us a line...... info@womenincomedy.co.uk Ticket Terms and Conditions Line ups are subject to change: Tickets are sold subject to the rules and regulations of the individual event organiser/venue which are available on request. The event organiser/venue reserves the right to make alterations to the advertised arrangements or featured artists, to refuse admission and to request latecomers to await admission until a convenient break. We will refund at least the face value of the ticket if an event is cancelled. It remains a customer's responsibility to make sure that an event hasn't been cancelled or re-scheduled, although we will do their best to let customers know if there is a change. Personal arrangements including travel and accommodation relating to the event are the ticket holder’s own risk and in no event shall Dulcet Sounds, the venue or the producer/promoter be liable for any wasted expenditure beyond the ticket price and booking fee.
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