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Jess Robinson: No Filter interview
Funny Women editor Kate Stone talked to Jess about her new show, how she found her voice(s) at school and what Alesha Dixon made of Jess's Alesha Dixon!
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 4th July 2018Laura Lexx: Trying interview
Funny Women editor Kate Stone talked to Laura about mental health, going viral and how Live at the Apollo solved sexism in comedy... (thanks Live at the Apollo).
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 3rd July 2018Siblings: Acting Out interview
Comedy double act Siblings are making a welcome return to the Edinburgh Fringe with their new show Acting Out. Maddy and Marina Bye talked to our editor Kate Stone about family life, dodgy Edinburgh Fringe debut venues and how they work as a thesp and a clown...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 29th June 2018Stevie Martin: Vol. 1 interview
Comedian, journalist and podcaster Stevie Martin is taking her debut show Vol. 1 to the Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Funny Women editor Kate Stone caught up with Stevie to talk about striking out on her own, vague show titles and changing the law...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 27th June 2018Rose Matafeo: Horndog interview
Funny Women editor Kate Stone caught up with Rose to talk about her show, starting out in comedy and why society is still squeamish about women wanking...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 25th June 2018Katy Brand talks about her first play, 3Women
Comedian, actor and author Katy Brand recently added playwright to her list of credentials with her debut play 3Women, starring Anita Dobson, Debbi Chazen and Maisie Richardson-Sellers at the Trafalgar Studios. Our editor Kate Stone caught up with Katy to talk about playwriting, all-female projects and the different generations of feminism...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 1st June 2018Sophie Duker review
A highlight for me was Sophie's take on sexism and young women today.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 30th May 2018Louise Reay: Eraserhead review
While the show might not be what Louise had envisaged, the result is an engagingly raw and ramshackle show that allows Louise to showcase her quick wit and charm.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 22nd May 2018Is it all over for Have I Got News For You?
In its 28-year history, HIGNFY has had 109 guest presenters, of that number 25 have been women.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 3rd April 2018Screaming with Laughter - Interview with Hatty Ashdown
If youre a new parent or your BFF now has a small baby in tow but you still want your comedy fix, then you should head down to Screaming with Laughter every third Saturday of the month - it's a lunchtime comedy club specially designed for new parents who can bring their babies with them. Screaming with Laughter at the Poplar Union is run by Hatty Ashdown, comedian, writer, radio presenter and mum, our editor Kate Stone managed to grab a chat with Hatty to talk about comedy, parenting and how becoming a mother or father can affect your career...
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 15th February 2018