Funny Women is an online and in-person workshop community dedicated to the support of female comedians. It was founded by Lynne Parker in 2002 as a reaction to misogynistic comments from a comedy promoter. Funny Women helps women find their voice, promote them, and assists charities.
Desiree Burch gaining the award in 2015 (with Lynne Parker)
The 2014 awards, left to right: Megan Heffernan, Sally Cancello, Jayde Adams, Lauren Pattison, and Aine Gallagher
A Funny Women comedy workshop organised by the founder, Lynne Parker, in 2014
Bridget Louise Christie is an English stand-up comedian, actress and writer. She has written and performed 13 solo stand-up shows and several comedy tours, in addition to radio and television work.
Bridget Christie onstage at Crap Comedy Festival, 2017.