Esther Manito
Esther Manito

Esther Manito

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Esther Manito: "Who knew misery could be so relatable?"

British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito once suffered from anxiety so much she struggled to go to the shops. Now she commands audiences at the Dubai Opera House and the Hammersmith Apollo. She talks us through her journey in comedy.

Esther Manito, Square Mile, 7th March 2024

Comedy extravaganza in support of Refuge

This features a stellar all-female line up of comedic brilliance, including Shazia Mirza (pictured above), Tiff Stevenson, Harriet Kemsley, Esther Manito, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Fiona Ridgewell and hosted by MC Leslie Gold, ensuring a diverse range of comedic styles to keep the audience in stitches.

Rachel Verralls, Funny Women, 28th February 2024

Esther Manito @ The Stand, Glasgow review

Hell Hath No Fury is an evocative and defiant title for Esther Manito's most recent tour, and Manito's material and performance live up to it.

Rhys Morgan, The Skinny, 25th October 2023

Esther Manito talks Hell Hath No Fury

"My comedy persona is pretty much an exaggerated version of me."

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 15th October 2023

Esther Manito interview

"I refuse to have goals as they stress me out." We spoke to the comedian about her tour show Hell Hath No Fury, coming to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 13th October 2023

Esther Manito: 'I still stand backstage thinking I should have worked in John Lewis'

The stand-up on her comedy heroes, preshow jitters and the parenting double standards for male and female comedians.

Liam Pape, The Guardian, 18th September 2023

Esther Manito's most memorable gigs

A guy booked me to perform stand-up just for him and his date

Chortle, 5th September 2023

Esther Manito interview

"Women are often made to feel like rage is something that we shouldn't feel".

Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 3rd August 2023

Esther Manito to head out on first tour

Esther Manito is embarking on her first tour this autumn, with stand-up show Hell Hath No Fury.

British Comedy Guide, 4th April 2023

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