“It gets quite personal. You don’t hear enough from ethnic women. It’s important to own that narrative.” | Sadia Azmat talks identity at the Women in Comedy Festival

Tell us about your show. I’m coming up to the Women in Comedy Festival in Manchester with a comedian called Nobumi Kobayshi. We’re doing a split bill called Lost in Translation. I think both of our shows are a little bit subversive so you look at us and we don’t necessarily meet what the expectations … Continue reading “It gets quite personal. You don’t hear enough from ethnic women. It’s important to own that narrative.” | Sadia Azmat talks identity at the Women in Comedy Festival

“Oh it is bleak! But that doesn’t mean it can’t be funny.” | Jojo Sutherland on finding the joy in dark places in Riches to Rags

Tell us about your show, Riches to Rags. It’s a romp through the things that have shaped me thus far with a reveal in the show that has shaped me for the future. Humour and context lies at the very core of everything I stand for. This is your first solo show in five years. … Continue reading “Oh it is bleak! But that doesn’t mean it can’t be funny.” | Jojo Sutherland on finding the joy in dark places in Riches to Rags

“Women In Comedy is a beautiful festival I’ve been itching to return to.” | Maddie Campion on her debut hour, Catch

Image by Karla Gowlett Tell us about your show, Catch. This is a storytelling stand-up show which details where my life is right now and reflecting how I got here! It’s filled with gossip and ridiculous anecdotes but it’s fun and feel-good (I hope…). Will your fantastic cartoons feature much in this show? Oh I … Continue reading “Women In Comedy is a beautiful festival I’ve been itching to return to.” | Maddie Campion on her debut hour, Catch