Finalists named for West End New Act of the Year | Showcase headlined by Robin Ince

Finalists named for West End New Act of the Year

Showcase headlined by Robin Ince

The finalists have been named for London’s West End New Act of the Year. 

Those in the running for the title are: Frances Keyton, Marty Gleeson, Natalie Durkin, Phil Henderson, Katie McLeod , Nalin , Sam Coade, Bez Ely,  Joshua Bethania, Oliver Graham, Alex Beighton and Carla Gordon.

The show is on Monday, March 14 at the Phoenix on Cavendish Square, Central London, compered by Steve McLean and headlined by Radio 4 favourite Robin Ince, pictured.  Admission is free.

The night will also showcase four acts  considered 'ones to watch’ – but who didn’t quite make the final 12L Lily Grant, Louisa Corr, Lewis Badham and Leslie Gold. 

The West End New Act of the Year competition is aimed at comedians who have been going under three years.

Published: 4 Mar 2022

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