BBC New Comedy Awards 2021

Be in the audience for the BBC’s nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK.

Since they first launched in 1995 the prestigious awards have helped launch the careers of many of the UK’s best-love comedians – John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Peter Kay, Jason Manford, Joe Lycett, John Oliver to name a few.

Watch five brand new comics battle it out for a place in the Grand Final.

Hosted by award-winning comic, Dane Baptiste, with judges Thanyia Moore, Helen Bauer and newly appointed, BBC Young Person’s Comedy Laurette, Mawaan Rizwan.

Request your free audience tickets right now!

8pm show – 7pm doors – 6.30pm advised arrival time.

Recommended age
Minimum age 18+

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