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Hazel O'Keefe

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'There are dozens of Russell Brands': female comedians say abuse is rife

Many women working in industry say allegations only scratch the surface of its culture of misogyny.

Nadia Khomami, The Guardian, 22nd September 2023

Women take centre stage in Manchester comedy festival

Hazel O'Keefe's festival celebrating female comics returns for a second year - with 80 shows on the schedule.

Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 8th October 2014

Hazel O'Keefe wins International Women's Day award

Hazel O'Keefe, founder all-female comedy club Laughing Cows, has won the 'Women in Culture and Art' prize at this year's International Women's Day Awards.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 13th March 2014

UK Women in Comedy Festival to return

Organiser Hazel O'Keefe today confirmed that the festival will be back for two weeks this October at comedy venues across the North West.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 19th February 2014

UK Women In Comedy Festival launches

Laughing Cows, the all-female comedy club set up by Hazel O'Keefe, are launching the UK's first comedy festival solely for women.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 19th May 2013

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