Women of the World interviewees announced

Guests have been named for an interview series celebrating women at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Comedians Shaparak Khorsandi, Sindhu Vee, Jessica Fostekew, Sikisa and Amy Mason are on the line-up for The Wow Show with Jude Kelly alongside politicians Jess Phillips and Nicola Sturgeon and actor Miriam Margolyes.

Kelly, pictured, is a theatre director who set up  Wow - Women of the World – 15 years ago to acknowledge the achievements of women, girls and non-binary people.

Her show will be at  Assembly Rooms  from 31 July 31 to  August  10

The guest line-up so far is:

July 31: Shaparak Khorsandi 
August 1: Sindhu Vee
August 2: Sikisa 
August 3: Jess Phillips
August 5:  Amy Mason
August 6: Nicola Sturgeon 
August 7: Miriam Margolyes
August 10: Jessica Fostekew 

With the other dates yet to be announced

Published: 9 Jul 2025