Esther Manito

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 . With an enviable awards list (see below), Esther is certainly one not to miss.

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)