Star of “Live At The Apollo” and ITV’s “Stand-Up Sketch Show”, Essex Arab girl Esther Manito has risen quickly up the comedy ranks since she attended a comedy course 6 years ago. With an enviable awards list (see below), Esther is one not to miss here at The Stand-Up Club.
“Esther Manito is an astute observer of everyday daftness as well as being able to tackle the bigger issues with wit and guile.” – The List
- As seen on ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show
- Winner of Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2021
- First Edinburgh show is now on Next Up and Britbox
- First female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House
- Arab woman of the Year nominee
- Asian Woman of the Year Finalist
- BBC New Comedy Award 2016-2018
- Funny Women Regional Finalist
- Bath and Sussex Comedian of the year finalist
- So You Think You’re Funny finalist
- Seen performing stand up on the Nationwide TV campiagn
- Heard on BBC Radio 4 Hosting Newsjack
- Heard on BBC Sounds 3 episodes Russel Kane’s Evil Genius
- Heard on BBC Sounds BITESIZE for parents
- Supported Jason Mansford, Shappi Korsandi, Al Murray, Jo Brand, Sindu Vee and Alan Davies.
- Debut Edinburgh hour CRUSADE streaming now on NextUp comedy
- Published author ‘Don’t Panic I’m Islamic’ available on Amazon.com (listen in The Sunday Times Booklist 2017)