Women Aren’t Funny

"All women joke about is periods and bras!"

Well, at Shakespeare North, we love a Period BRAma!  

Get ready for a glorious night of standup comedy in our studio that’s here to prove one undeniable truth: women are in fact hilarious.   

Featuring a stellar lineup of the funniest female and non-binary comedians from across the North West and beyond.  

COMPERE: Kay Nicholson

Kay Nicholson is an incredibly dynamic and witty comedian making waves on the UK comedy circuit. Known for her sharp observational humour and down-to-earth style, Kay delivers performances that resonate with audiences from all walks of life. Her relatable storytelling, coupled with her infectious energy, makes her a favourite at clubs and festivals alike.

Kay’s natural stage presence and quick wit have earned her spots at some of the country’s most prestigious comedy venues, including regular appearances at Hot Water Comedy Club. A rising star with a fresh perspective, Kay Nicholson continues to charm and entertain with her unique comedic voice. She is currently starring in the UK tour of Andrea Dunbar’s hit comedy Rita, Sue and Bob Too.

“One of the best new acts I’ve ever seen” – Jamie Hutchinson

“The up & coming queen of scouse comedy” – Skiddle

OPEN: Justina Seselskatie

• Winner of British Comedy Guide talent awards
• Finalist for so you think your funny?
• Shortlisted twice for the BBC new comedy awards
• Finalist for Manchester fringe comedy competition
• Finalist for Southport’s new comedian of the year

Tour support for Hayley Ellis
Tour support for Dragos
Support for Molly McGuinness
Support for Avital Ash
Nina Gilligan tour support
Seen and Heard on Next Up, BBC iPlayer, BBC radio Manchester
Best in class 2025
“Brilliant” – Micky Flanagan
“Very funny” – Kerry Godliman

“Absolutely the funniest person on-stage tonight, brilliant reaction from the audience and staff. Justina’s set is hilarious, her crowd interactions are quick and she’s clearly good at off-the-cuff comedy”- the Stand Newcastle

MIDDLE: Molly Rob

Molly Rob is a stand-up comedian based in the North West, known for her sharp observational wit and refreshingly self-aware style. She launched her comedy career by diving headfirst into the notoriously tough Beat The Frog at Manchester’s iconic Frog and Bucket—earning a rare wild card and a place in the prestigious World Series Final.

Blending playful storytelling with clever social commentary, Molly draws on her experiences as a young, non-visibly disabled woman (from an unfortunately named northern town) to deliver quick-witted sets that leave audiences of all ages giggling.

A rising star on the circuit, she’s a semi-finalist in the Bath International Comedy Festival New Act of the Year competition and was handpicked as a Staff Favourite at Creatures Comedy Club.

Most recently, she shared the stage with Dan Nightingale and Karl Porter at Creatures Comedy Club’s Friday Night Main Show -firmly cementing her status as one to watch.

HEADLINER: Anna Thomas

Anna Thomas is an award-winning comedian, originally hailing from Carmarthenshire, South Wales.

• Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award (2021)
• Finalist of the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award (2023)
• On Jiksaw’s ‘Ones To Watch’ List (2023)
• One of Skiddle’s ‘Best New & Up-and Coming Stand Up Comedians in 2023’

Tour support for Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Joe Lycett, Lauren Pattison, Max Fosh, Colin Hoult, Scott Bennett, Hal Cruttenden, Carl Hutchinson, and Kieran Hodgson.

“She has the appealing air of not quite being of this world, but whatever planet she’s from, they know funny.” Chortle

As seen on BBC1 (‘BBC New Comedy Awards’) and BBC1 Wales (‘Live From Barry Island’, ‘Live From Merthyr Tydfil’, ‘Lady Bigfoot’, ‘What Just Happened’).

As heard on BBC Radio Wales (‘The Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase’, ‘What Just Happened’, ‘Kiri’s Comedy Club’