Author: Kirstie Summers

“If you tell me a secret I won’t tell anyone apart from 400 people in a dark basement.” | Fiona Ridgewell talks honesty, confidence and the Funny Women 2020 finals

Tell us about you/your act. I’m a bit of a gossip onstage, to be honest. If you tell me a secret I won’t tell anyone apart from 400 people in a dark basement. What’s your favourite thing about working in comedy? Meeting different people everyday, I feel like it’s enriched my life. I have lots … Continue reading “If you tell me a secret I won’t tell anyone apart from 400 people in a dark basement.” | Fiona Ridgewell talks honesty, confidence and the Funny Women 2020 finals

Sound of Our Revolution | September 2020: Disenfranchised Youth

I could’ve gone with a few themes for playlists this month. I did Corruption last month, which feels equally if not more prominent this month. Transphobia is rife again with JK Rowling’s latest book and the bullshit of gender reveal parties. But in the end I thought a prevailing theme this month, and indeed year, … Continue reading Sound of Our Revolution | September 2020: Disenfranchised Youth

“I’d love to see diversity in all its raw, box breaking, oddball glory.” | Eryn Tett talks identity, absurdity and the 2020 Funny Women finals

Tell us about you/your act. Hey, I’m Eryn. I’m an alternative comedian born and raised in Singapore, now living in Manchester. I do stand up comedy, host and produce a webseries/gig called ‘Unpaid But Great Exposure’ and make silly videos. Described as “fast moving...and absurd” (Diva Magazine), my stand up is made up of word … Continue reading “I’d love to see diversity in all its raw, box breaking, oddball glory.” | Eryn Tett talks identity, absurdity and the 2020 Funny Women finals