For best show and best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe

The nominees have been announced for the Comedians’ Choice Awards 2025, as voted by comedians performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.

The shows shortlisted for The Best Show Award are:

• Alison Spittle: BIG
• Devin Gray: May Divorce Be With You
• Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
• Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People
• Luke McQueen: Comedian's Comedian
• Nate Kitch: Something Different!!!!!
• Ozzy Algar: Speed Queen
• Roger O'Sullivan: Fekken
• Rosa Garland: Primal Bog
• Trygve Wakenshaw and Barnie Duncan: Different Party

And the performers shortlisted for best newcomer are:

• Ada Player & Bron Waugh
• Ayo Adenekan
• Ed Mulvey
• Jessie Nixon
• Molly McGuinness
• Ozzy Algar
• Roger O'Sullivan
• Sofia May

The winners will be announced late tonight.

Published: 21 Aug 2025