Funny For a Woman

Alex Stuart-Hutcheson discusses her topic of interest: The digital landscape for women and what is becoming available for us. Alex also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 16: Alex Stuart-Hutcheson on Women in the Digital Arts Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded May 2019 in Brighton. Released July 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/04/22/alex-stuart-hutcheson/

Sha Wylie discusses her topic of interest: That age isn’t a factor when it comes to what you want to do in life and at the age of 62 comedy is just one of the many ticks on Sha’s bucket list. Sha also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 15: Sha Wylie on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded June 2019 in Brighton. Released July 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/06/03/sha-wylie/

Lynne Parker discusses her topic of interest: Is stand-up comedy increasing awareness of mental health? Lynne also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 14: Lynne Parker on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded May 2019 in Brighton. Released June 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/01/01/funny-for-a-woman-14-lynne-parker/

Rebekka Turner discusses her topic of interest: The notion that women aren’t funny and her Brighton Fringe show: Like a Porcelain Doll with a Chainsaw. Rebekka also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 13: Rebekka Turner on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded April 2019 in Brighton. Released May 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/03/14/rebekka-turner/

Kate McGann discusses her topic of interest: How women are finally making an impact in comedy, the women who have inspired her and her Brighton Fringe show: The 8 States of Kate. Kate also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 12: Kate McGann on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded April 2019 in Brighton. Released May 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/04/22/kate-mcgann/

This episode features special guests: Elly Shaw, Lucy Young and Susan Walker who all discuss their topic of interest: How people are often overly critical of the topics women choose to talk about and how these topics are categorised as “niche women topics” whilst men are considered the “default” relatable human. These three funny women also share two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 11: Elly Shaw, Lucy Young and Susan Walker on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded April 2019 in Brighton. Released April 2019.

Jen Ives discusses her topic of interest: What it’s like to put yourself out there when you’re part of a minority group and how important it is to be independent as well as part of a community. Jen also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 10: Jen Ives on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded April 2019 in Brighton. Released April 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/02/25/jen-ives/

Juliet Russell discusses her topic of interest: The perception of women and their abilities as they get older – especially in an industry that relies upon how an artist looks despite the medium they work in. Juliet also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 9: Juliet Russell on Women in Music Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded March 2019 in Brighton. Released April 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/01/22/juliet-russell/

Bryony No discusses her topic of interest: Mental health awareness and faking the confidence of a white male in order to put yourself out there in a male industry such as comedy. Bryony also shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 8: Bryony No on Women in Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded March 2019 in Brighton. Released March 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/02/11/bryony-no/

Hannah Brackenbury discusses her topic of interest: Producing your own events and creating a place for yourself.  Hannah also speaks about her love of music and comedy and shares two chosen songs and some insightful pieces of advice. Episode 7: Hannah Brackenbury on Women in Musical Comedy Presented by Emily Kennedy-Barnes Recorded March 2019 Brighton. Released March 2019. https://funnyforawoman.com/2019/01/20/hannah-brackenbury/