Laughing Cows Comedy is a not for profit organisation which has been showcasing and developing women in comedy for many years, shows currently run in Manchester, London,  Birmingham, Berlin and Edinburgh.


Laughing cows was set up in 1998 after a comedy promoter inadvertently threw down the proverbial gauntlet. We were discussing female comics and I asked why there's never more than one female comedian on the bill and he said, ‘oh we wouldn't take that risk’ Hazel the founder explains. read more

“Laughing Cows have provided me with invaluable  support as a new female stand up, its great to get advice from peers who have more experience. The comedy night in Manchester is one of the best comedy nights on the circuit, I love the relaxed atmosphere, intelligent humour and audience participation.”