Frisky and Mannish

Frisky and Mannish

Frisky and Mannish is a musical comedy cabaret double act based in London, UK. The group forms in March 2008 and consists of writers and performers Laura Corcoran and Matthew Floyd Jones. It specialises in pop culture parody, using musical and dramatic rearrangement of well-known pop songs. The act is described as working like “mad scientists of pop”, combining unlikely elements from different artists and breaking genres down into their component parts.

Live work and festivals

The duo’s first Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Frisky and Mannish's School of Pop, becomes a breakout success in 2009 and establishes them on the live comedy circuit. They return to the Fringe with Frisky and Mannish: The College Years in 2010 and Frisky and Mannish: Pop Centre Plus in 2011. These shows lead to international touring, including performances at the Sydney Opera House, the Melbourne Comedy Festival, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, the New Zealand International Arts Festival, Fringe World, and in Singapore.

Regular shows and recognition

Frisky and Mannish are also known for annual Christmas shows at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End and for summer seasons on the South Bank. Corcoran and Jones receive nominations for several awards, including the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award and the Chortle Award for Best Music and Variety Act. The Guardian describes the act as a rare successful example of a mixed-gender comedy duo.