In a beautiful courtyard of possibly the poshest hotel I’ve ever stepped foot in there’s an early morning (for fringe) gathering for Funny Women at the fringe. A mixed group of ages and experience, everyone is stuck in chatting about the early days of the fringe. Snippets of conversations hang in the air ‘I had a small audience’, ‘make sure you steam’, ‘there’s massage chairs in Edinburgh Waverley.’
What’s clear is the supportiveness, not only of the team but the attendees. It’s a safe space with a very clear community – women.
The event is to launch the newest Funny Women Project, a scheme to support women in comedy in Edinburgh and going forward on their journey. With access to mentors and even legal advice the Glitter Project is just another strand of the incredible work Funny Women does. Set up as legacy for Jo Fletcher-Cross, one of their non-executive directors and comedian, who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour in summer 2022 on the eve of her Edinburgh debut.
They’ll be hosting a few different events during the fringe including a showcase of funny women which will definitely be worth a visit. Check them out here.