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Funny Women Awards Heats

Funny Women are excited to host the Brighton heat of the 2025 Funny Women Stage Award – the funniest acts emerging from 12 heats across Ireland, the UK, and Europe will progress to the semi-finals in August 2025. The Funny Women Awards have been celebrating and supporting brilliant new female comedy talent since 2003. Past winners and finalists include Katherine Ryan, Sara Pascoe, Sophie Duker, Bridget Christie, Jayde Adams, and Desiree Burch, to name a few!

For 23 years Funny Women has been a launchpad for the next generation of comedy stars. Join us for a showcase packed with stand-up, character comedy, musical acts, and everything in between—it’s a unique opportunity to see the future stars of comedy before they hit the big time.

The Funny Women Awards provide a vital platform for fresh voices in comedy, shining a light on acts that deserve to be seen and heard. With the support of BBC Studios’ Funny Parts, this year’s competition is bigger than ever, championing bold, original, and hilarious performers, writers and creators.

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO

UNRESERVED SEATING

AGES 18+

What people are saying...

Please extend my gratitude to all the terrific people at Komedia who contributed to my night flowing smoothly.

Joel Sanders (a.k.a. The Angry Boater)

We just wanted to thank you all for an amazing show last night. We had a blast performing and working with you all. Thanks also to Taylor and Dylan and wow, we love your security guards. Thanks so much! Hope to see you again sometime 🙂

Celine Kuklowsky and Tamara Appleton

Thank you for hosting me! It was such a pleasure working with your incredible team. I felt truly looked after. Special shout-out to Steve and Misti on tech—you’re both stars 🧡

Veronica von Beaverhausen

Thanks again for having me last week. I was very, very happy… and my first solo show in Brighton! Thrilled we got such a good crowd.

Mark T Cox

A MASSIVE thank you for making us feel so welcome and for all your support you gave us. Thank you to Steve (our Technician on the night) and Taylor (behind the bar) for being sooo brilliant and helpful. Big thank you to the doorman at Komedia for being so lovely too! 😊

Rubella Vaxine

The accessibility at Comic Boom Comedy Club was absolutely brilliant. I had emailed beforehand and your communication about accessibility was great. The staff at the event were also great. I really appreciate how easy it was in a wheelchair as not all venues are so accommodating.

Maddy Jones

Once again, great fun at the [Komedia Comedy] club! The crowds were great and the staff is second to none. Thanks again!

Dave Fulton

Thanks so much for having me, it’s always a blast.

Ben Pope

Thanks very much for last night. Genuinely one of the nicest spaces I’ve been to, and the whole team was so helpful and kind. We all felt very valued and cared for. It’s an excellent space and crowd, and I’d love to come back any time!

Mark T Cox

I always enjoy comedy at the Komedia. The venue is perfect for a comedy club – low ceilings and intimate, but also space for a good sized audience.

antowitz

Another fantastic evening at Komedia’s Comedy Club! … the best way to spend your Friday or Saturday night in Brighton.

Fleur Walsh

Lovely night with a variety of comedians with different styles. The MC was incredible and really engaged the audience! Highly recommend!

Anonymous

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