Why, then, do we persist in specifically elevating the achievements of the relatively few female comedians who’ve made it big? For one thing, male comedians still get the majority of stand-up ...

Edinburgh is playing host to the Fringe Festival once more this August, but which female comedians should you go and see? Here are ten of the acts Stylist is most excited about.

Female comedians on Netflix offer a mix of seasoned vets and rising stars for endless laughs. Stand-up comedy has evolved through the years, with female comedians now taking the genre by storm.