Ara City Radio

Festrogen, Luxembourg’s women-centered comedy festival, is back this April with another edition packed with wit, workshops, and a growing sense of community. Organisers and comedians Jess Bauldry and Marta Correia joined the Breakfast Show to discuss the upcoming festival, which runs from April 24–27, and the powerful role it plays in carving space for women and non-binary voices in comedy. Both comedians shared personal journeys that led them to the stage. Jess traded journalism’s objectivity for stand-up’s raw honesty, and Marta dove into comedy during a life-changing divorce. “You give yourself permission to talk about your life,” Marta reflected. “Once you can laugh at your flaws, nothing can bring you down.” Workshops remain central to Festrogen’s mission. This year’s program includes sessions on sketch comedy, comic illustration, comedy survival, and crowd work. Instructors hail from across Europe, bringing experience and diversity to Luxembourg’s growing scene. “We're trying to create a safe, accessi