Runner-up in the 2010 Hackney Empire New Act Competition and finalist in the 2010 Laughing Horse new act of the year competition.

Inel Tomlinson at the 2010 Hackney Empire new act final
Live Review
Hackney Empire

Inel Tomlinson strutted onto stage with the confidence of a pro and gave the most assured, polished and natural performance of the night. He has a Def Comedy Jam style of delivery but his material has a strong British flavour.

Tomlinson is walking proof there is no such thing as a hack topic as long as it is approached in a new way. His observations are inspired and original even when dealing with some of the most tired subjects in comedy. He seamlessly links between ATMs, Ryanair and night buses bringing something exciting to each topic.

He engages with the crowd and at no point does his banter feel forced or padded. Definitely one to watch, and a worthy second-placed act.

Unfortunately he lost the audience in High Wycombe and couldn't pull them back.

Paul Roff, October 2010

I've only seen Inel perform once but he had us all eating from the palm of his hand!

Stewart Tims, April 2010

Review is spot on! Funny guy who always delivers brilliantly.

Paul, March 2010

This guy is gonna go far! Watch this space

Jason Patterson, February 2010

I've seen Inel many times now on the circuit, and he is consistantly great. A fantastic personality, energy and enthusiasm for what he's doing is so infectious, you can't help but like him before he's even told a joke! His material is close to the heart of a Londoner, so always gets the big laughs. A rising star for sure.

Ms Grumpy, February 2010