Crudi Dench wins working-class Fringe award

Drag act scoops £1,500

25/08/2026 … Drag comedian Crudi Dench has won an award for the best show from an artist with a low-income background at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Garry Starr boosts ISH award coffers

Now every nominee gets £100

25/08/2026 … Garry Starr has donated £1,600 to the prize fund of the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Shortlists announced for Comedians’ Choice Awards 2026

For acts at the Edinburgh Fringe

24/08/2026 … The shortlists have been announced for The Comedians’ Choice Awards 2026, as voted by comedians performing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards longlist 60 Fringe shows

21/08/2026 … The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced their longlists of 60 Fringe acts in the running for this year’s awards: 39 for best show, 21 for best newcomer.

Meet the 2026 Birmingham Breaking Talent hopefuls

Comedy festival reveals its tips for the top

19/08/2026 … The five acts in the running for this year’s Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2026 have been revealed.

Who's up for the 2026 List comedy award?

Handed out at the Edinburgh Fringe

18/08/2026 … The longlists have been announced for The List’s Edinburgh Festival Awards.

Voting opens in 2026 Comedians' Choice Awards

Edinburgh Fringe accolades

17/08/2026 … Voting has opened for this year’s Comedians’ Choice Awards, the Edinburgh Fringe prizes decided entirely by comedians.

20 comics longlisted for the biggest award in comedy

204cm prize up for grabs at the Edinburgh Fringe

16/08/2026 … Twenty comedians have been longlisted for the Biggest Award In Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe.