Bitches in Stitches
A global stand-up comedy collective.
All-femme / them.
No-filter.
About us
Hello!
Bitches in Stitches is the joke you weren't ready for — femme/them-forward, community-powered, and dangerously unfiltered.
From Manila dive bars to Manchester speakeasies, we say what your ex couldn't handle and your boss shouldn't hear.
What is bitches in stitches?
We're a global, stand-up comedy collective of femmes and thems who are sharp, shameless, and serious about inclusivity.
Our shows feature diverse lineups, where no one's identity is a punchline.
They’re a safe space to show up as yourself, sit up front, and laugh like you mean it.
🌍 3 COUNTRIES
Bitches in Stitches has official chapters in four cities: Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester and London.
🎟 80+
SHOWS
We sold out 30 consecutive shows in our first two years.
👯♀️ 90 MEMBERS
Bitches in Stitches works with comics around the world, including Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, Portugal, the US and more.
bitchin' show reviews
We have receipts
We'll leave you in stitches.
But don't take our word for it.
Scroll to read our show reviews.
"The response to Bitches in Stitches has been overwhelmingly positive, especially among comedians who felt they were ostracized from the scene."
"One of the things the evening showed me was comedy’s crucial, multi-faceted role in today’s world.
In some way, it’s a salve to let your worries melt away, but it’s also a medium that broaches complex and relevant topics regular conversation can’t."
"The venue was buzzing even before the first act took the stage — a cosy, packed room full of laughter, anticipation, and that slightly electric sense that something special was about to happen... By the end of the night, my face ached from smiling.
Bitches in Stitches is exactly what the UK comedy scene needs right now — inclusive, fearless, feminist fun that’s genuinely funny. I can’t wait to see what comes next for this global sisterhood of humour."
"Bitches in Stitches sees a good laugh as an entry point for social critique: the equivalent of wrapping a pill in bacon and feeding it to your dog.
At the end of the day, the Bitches know that their ultimate ambition of changing the world through comedy is a bit lofty.
But they won’t stop trying."
Press coverage
Bitches make headlines
Here's what the press is saying about us.
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Interested in performing with us?
Keen to sign up for a writing workshop?
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Bitches in Stitches: the new grrrl order
Get tickets to our Edinburgh Fringe debut, Bitches in Stitches: The New Grrrl Order.
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