Lara A King : Hang Out With Happiness

Laughter seriously is the best medicine…

Join award-winning comedian lara A king for this exploration of the benefits and value of humour and laughter as a tool to build self esteem and confidence, establish a sense of self and perspective and communicate more freely and effectively. Use humour confidently and apply the fundamentals of comedy to your own environment and make it a happier, healthier and lighter place to be. 

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 13:45 | Show 14:00-15:00

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Accounts for Artists Seminar

Seminar for accountancy. Keeping records, minimising tax bills and Q&A. 

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 15:15 | Show 15:30-16:30

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Sandra Hale: Self Helpless! (Work In Progress)

Welcome to the enchanting world of Sandra Hale, and be ready for your new life to begin. Of course you can trust her. Sandra’s guide will show you how to make any miserable existence more bearable – she knows everything – and the universe listens to her, as long as the planets are aligned.

“Sandra Hale a welcome challenging of stereotypes, her lines are clearly carefully written while her natural cut-glass voice and way with accents evoke memories of classic radio comedies”…..Steve Bennett, Chortle 2016 

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 16:45 | Show 17:00-18:00

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Sonia Aste: Queen Of Flamenco

The QUEEN OF FLAMENCO is back in Manchester for more knee jerking, foot stomping laughter!

Hilarious jokes mixed in with fan work, castanets and Rumba moves – this evening will have you laughing and clapping – Spanish Style! A night of comedy and dance – OLE!

Sonia is a witty Spanish comedian who is not afraid to poke fun at other cultures, especially her own. Her friendly personality makes the audience trust her and go with her on her gags.  Her comedy is full of sparkling passion and she makes everyone part of the show.

‘Maria Queen of Flamenco lit up the stage with her tales of the struggle a Flamenco Dancer faces. You could feel the warmth from the audience in the room towards the character and everyone was left wanting to know how Maria gets on with her quest for work.’ Amy Christer / Theatre Programmer/Producer (Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival)

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 18:15 | Show 18:30-19.30

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Daphna Baram : Beggin’ To Differ

Daphna Baram, a middle-Eastern Mary Poppins, says it as it is – though sometimes she probably shouldn’t. The comedian/ journalist/ ex Israeli human rights lawyer/immigrant offers a first glimpse of her fourth solo Brighton Fringe offering.

“masterful … “ Her fantastic way with words and bone dry humour have the audience in fits of laughter… Superbly refreshing” (Bunbury Magazine).

Directed by Amanda Baker.

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 19:45 | Show 20:00-21:00

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Sahar Mirhadi: Dawn of the Geek

Sahar Mirhadi is bringing her debut solo comedy show Dawn of the Geek for one last time at the Women In Comedy Festival.

Dawn of the Geek is a story of self acceptance, of passion meeting obsession, and of stereotypes dancing in a dazzling Anglo-Iranian beat. We learn how she dealt with the recurrence of being shunned for Nintendo, left for wrestling and lied to by Walt Disney. Expect treats and lots of love in this tale of discovery.

Sahar Mirhadi has been performing comedy since 2011. With an energetic stage presence and confessional storytelling style, she makes you feel at home straight away with her quick witted banter.

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 21:15 | Show 21:30-22.30

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Sajeela Kershi : Sharia’s LAW

A show celebrating the kick ass women in all our families. The ones that stood the test of time despite obstacles via their faith, family, culture or the times they lived in. Sometimes we need to visit our past to understand why we are the way we are today.

Whilst we’re at it – what happened to the women of colour in the filmSuffragette? The other girls shot by the Taliban alongside Malala? Who are our ethnically diverse heroines? Partician, refugees, internalized misogyny. So who’s YOUR heroine?

“Smart, funny with a mischievious glint” – TIMES

“Hugely talented, extremely funny, divine diva” Time Out

★★★★ – BROADWAYBABY    ★★★★ -THREEWEEKS

Gulliver’s Lounge, 109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

Doors 22:45 | Show 23:00-00.00

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