The Tiny Umbrellas and The Supermalts also honoured

Will and Noah have been named best sketch act at London’s new SketchFest.

The two-week event was run by fringe venues Hen and Chickens and Canal Café Theatre, with acts performing full-length shows.

The three strongest acts from the heats – The Tiny Umbrellas, Will and Noah and The Supermalts presented final 20 minute performances  with judges  Kevin Eldon and Phil Whelans choosing the winners. 

The Supermalts were subsequently  awarded the Canal Cafe Theatre choice award and The Tiny Umbrellas won the Hen & Chickens Theatre choice award. Forced Rhubarb won best individual sketch and Justin Edwards won best character for an alter-ego called The Spy. He performed a show called Two Old Men with Dan Tetsell.

The overall winner and venue award recipients will receive £100 and other support.

Published: 30 Mar 2026