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Has stand-up increased awareness of mental health?
Over the last 17 years since setting up Funny Women in 2002 I have noticed an increase in confessional, self-explorative, and often darkly humorous performances, from stand up through to sketch, character and clowning. Does this indicate greater awareness of mental health issues?
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 25th April 2019Funny Women Award profile
How the Funny Women Awards make the male-centric world of stand-up better for female comedians.
Zoe Paskett, Evening Standard, 23rd April 2019Owning your power
On the eve of launching the 2019 Funny Women Awards I am both excited and nervous about what this next competition will bring and know that the real power of what we do here at Funny Women rests with the talent, not me.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 5th April 2019How #MeToo has changed the stand-up scene forever
As soon as the revelations about Harvey Weinstein emerged last year, I knew this was a big moment. And not just because of what he allegedly did to that poor plant pot.
Ayesha Hazarika, Evening Standard, 18th October 2018HIGNFY: women hit back against 'too modest' claims
Politicians and comics dispute Ian Hislop's comments about reasons for lack of female hosts on panel show.
Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 6th April 2018The morality of comedy
During the seven or eight minutes I was on air in the 'witness stand' a lot of my well-planned points went out the window. Overall it was a great experience to be on a programme that I love and respect. Thanks for those of you who heard it and sent me messages of support.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 3rd April 2018Funny Women Awards 2017 results
Thanyia Moore, Cam Spence, Alex Hardy and Naomi Sheldon won prizes at the Funny Women Awards 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 13th March 2018Interview - Lynne Parker: Funny Women
The founder of Funny Women gives us some tips for this year's Fringe.
Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 22nd July 2017Can you learn to be funny?
I recently did a Q&A with John Byrne of The Stage about comedy training for an article as he is writing about the options available ranging from full time study to part time and more informal routes. As I have rather a lot to say on this subject I thought this would be useful to share in full, with John's permission. Enjoy!
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 10th July 2017Stand-Up is the ultimate lesson in common ground
We chatted to some stand-up comedians to find out their secrets to making the audience feel connected with one another.
Jennifer Barton, The Huffington Post, 26th April 2017