‘Funny Women Montreal’: Entirely female comedy show to debut Sunday
Posted April 4, 2024 11:45 pm.
Last Updated April 4, 2024 11:58 pm.
The first edition of Funny Women Montreal is being hosted in the city on Sunday. Organizers say that the entirely female comedy show aims to provide opportunities for up-and-coming female comedians to hone their craft.
“I think largely, the importance is just normalizing that women deserve stage time,” said Sarah Warren, co-producer and host of Funny Women Montreal.
“Really just highlighting that women have the talent to fill out 30 minutes,” she added. “Women have the desire to fill out 30 minutes, and that you know, we deserve it.”
This will be Funny Women’s first North American show.
Founded in 2002 –- the UK platform provides female comedians with opportunities to help advance their careers. Like hosting shows across the UK, Europe, and Australia.
Montreal comedian, Sarah Warren, began her comedy journey five years ago at a Funny Women show in Amsterdam.
“I was there this past summer,” explained Warren. “I went to one of the shows and I was like I wonder if Funny Women would do a show in Montreal.”
“The original booker who booked me for my very first set, she was in charge of international operations, so she was pretty much like yes we would love to do that in Montreal.”
The initiative took off –- partnering with local production company Peach Club to make the show come to life on April 7.
“Not only to give the stage,” said Catherine Gagnon, co-Founder of Peach Club. “But give enough stage time so that they can actually develop their special.”
“That’s the ultimate goal for any comedian, right?”
Three comics are set to open the first half of the show.
The second half, two comics doing 30 minutes each.
The full-length show of two hours, taking place on Saint-Laurent Blvd. at the women owned Wiggle Room.
“You know that your money is going towards the talent,” said Gagnon. “Ensuring that they continue pursuing their careers.”
Tickets to their debut show on April 7th are available online.
The Funny Women Montreal organizers say they hope for the show to return every two months.
“I’m just ready,” added Warren. “To have fun.”
