Laura Smyth
- Stand-up comedian, writer and actor
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Deep Fake Neighbour Wars preview revealed
ITVX has released a video giving a first look at Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, its new comedy series involving AI technology that makes impressionists look like the world's most famous celebrities.
British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2022Laura Smyth pilots BBC sitcom Laundrette
Stand-up Laura Smyth has created, written and stars in the BBC sitcom pilot Laundrette, set in her native East London and also starring Kate Robbins, Tori Allen-Martin and Eleanor Nawal.
British Comedy Guide, 31st October 2022Guest revealed for next Live At The Apollo series
The guests have been revealed for the new series of Live At The Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2022Bad Education Series 4 first look and cast announced
A first look teaser image for the upcoming, revived fourth series of BBC Three sitcom Bad Education has been released, along with more details about the series' return and its new cast.
British Comedy Guide, 8th August 2022Bad Education to return for new series and special
Jack Whitehall's school sitcom Bad Education is to return. He will star in a one-off 10th anniversary special before a full new series, following newly qualified teachers and former Class K students Stephen (Layton Williams) and Mitchell (Charlie Wernham).
British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022Introducing The Funny Women Survival Guide Podcast
As the UK's leading female comedy community we are making sure that we're here for you during these strange times. We'll be coming to your aid every Friday with our new podcast The Funny Women Survival Guide, where we bring together (digitally, we're social distancing here) women in comedy to share their tips on how to stay upbeat during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Funny Women, 7th April 2020Why women taking the p**s matters
Here at Funny Women, we're all about women finding their confidence and breaking down taboos, which is why we were delighted to host a comedy show with Boot's StayDry Discreet called Women Taking the P**s.
Funny Women, 28th February 2020Best in Class 2020 line up announced
Best in Class is a show that champions the talent of working-class comedians. 100% crowdfunded and profit sharing, this is Best in Class's third year and after showcasing 16 comics, it shows no signs of stopping with a fresh new line up of working-class comedians!
Funny Women, 27th January 2020Why mums should try comedy
Our 2019 Funny Women Stage Awards winner, Laura Smyth, took up stand up at the end of her third batch of maternity leave. Here's fellow funny mother, Louise Leigh, who runs the Time of the Month South West in Bristol, on why mums who want to give it a try will find it surprisingly accessible.
Louise Leigh, Funny Women, 26th September 2019Meet 2019 Funny Women Awards winner Laura Smyth
We talked with Laura about winning, the other finalists and of course her prize, which is to be mentored by Funny Women's patron, Jo Brand...
Funny Women, 24th September 2019