Biggest prize in comedy with £10,001 up for grabs

Applications have opened for the 2023  British Comedian Of The Year  competition. 

The contest is open to all comedians – not just new acts – and boast the biggest prize in comedy, £10,001. 

A total of 24 heats will take place across the UK in September and October, followed by semi-finals and the final on November 29 at the London Comedy Store.

Jeff Innocent, who won the contest in 2021, said: ‘The British Comedian of the Year is a great competition and I feel privileged to have taken part. It is very well organised and attracts some of the best comedians from all over the country. It was a very exciting and memorable experience. I consider it one of the highlights of my comedy career.’

Dan Tiernan took the title last year

Apply here. The initial deadline for entry is 5pm on Monday.

Published: 22 Jun 2023