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The Chortle comedy book festival is back
Stars taking part in next month's event include Frank Skinner, Adam Buxton, Helen Lederer, Richard Herring, Mark Watson, Andy Hamilton, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Robin Ince, Matt Forde, Arthur Mathews and Michael Spicer.
Chortle, 27th October 2020Comedians outdoors getting COVID-compliant: 5
Featuring Lily Phillips, Esther Manito, Lou Sanders, Jessica Aszkenasy and Vix Leyton.
Funny Women, 23rd October 2020Live review: Vauxhall Comedy Club
Featuring Kae Kurd, Esther Manito, Jon Long, Carl Donnelly, Aurie Styla.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 8th August 2020Comedians indoors getting creative: part 15
Includes new work from Fatiha El-Ghorri, Esther Manito, Lou Sanders and Alice Frick
Funny Women, 26th June 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 2020Review: Anna Mann and others NextUp recording
For those at the taping at Rich Mix in East London, it's pretty much a normal gig, with unobtrusive cameras and friendly-but-cynical compere Esther Manito setting up running gags with audience members.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd February 2020'Indecently funny in every way' - Peter Cook's legacy
His influence is everywhere - but is the great, groundbreaking comedian being forgotten? Twenty-five years after his death, we reassess his impact.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 9th January 2020Esther Manito: 'Arab culture is misrepresented'
After years of never quite succeeding in finding her niche, Esther Manito is now making a name for herself as a stand-up comedian.
Denise Murray, Arab News, 30th September 20192019 Funny Women Awards: Best Show shortlist announced
We have been through the numbers and we can now announce our top 10
Funny Women, 2nd September 2019NextUp films Edinburgh shows for release
This year NextUp filmed 14 shows including those of Zoe Lyons, Esther Manito, Ashley Storrie, Juliette Burton, Bec Hill, Robin Morgan, Edd Hedges, Daniel Wye, Anesti Danelis and Aaron Simmonds.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th August 2019