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Not So New Comedian of the Year

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So you still think you're funny?

Not so New Comedian of the Year (Formerly Old Comedian of the Year) is a competition based at The Museum of Comedy.

Forget cheery optimism & skinny jeans. At last, a competition for comics who've been around long enough to know better. Expect a high standard and a hint of world weary cynicism as 100 not so new acts compete for the title of Not so New Comedian of the Year.
 

Entry requirements
The competition is open to anyone over 35 who has been performing for 5 years or more, and not making a living from comedy. Entries from character acts, musical acts and sketch groups are welcome. The only restriction is that all contestants must stick to 5 minutes of original material or risk disqualification.

From the people who brought you New Comedian of the Year, but slightly more jaded…

dhardcastle@leicestersquare.com

Not So New Comedian of the Year 2024

Entries are Open

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2024 Dates

Heats

Thursday 4 April: 7pm
Saturday 6 April: 1.30pm
Saturday 6 April: 4.30pm
Friday 26 April: 7pm
Wednesday 1 May: 7pm
Friday 3 May: 7pm
Saturday 4 May: 1.30pm
Saturday 4 May: 4.30pm

Semi Finals

Thursday 16 May: 7pm
Saturday 18 May: 1.30pm
Saturday 18 May: 4.30pm
Sunday 19 May: 4.30pm


Final

Friday 7 June: 7pm


Past Winners

2023
1st place - Pete Teckman
2nd place - Sallyann Fellowes 
3rd place - Javier

2022
1st place - Mike Cox
2nd place - "Mags"
3rd place - Rick Kiesewetter

2019
1st place - Gatis Kandis
2nd place - Declan Kennedy
3rd place - Russell Arathoon

2018
1st place - Naomi Paxton as Ada Campe
2nd place - Colin Chadwick
3rd place - Jules Oliver

2017
1st place - Nick Elleray
2nd place - Rob Thomas
3rd place - Chris McGlade

2016
1st place - Joe Bor as Jasper Cromwell Jones
2nd place - Magnus Turner MP
3rd place - Kelly Kingham

2015
1st Place - Tim Shishodia
2nd Place - Toby Williams as Dr George Ryegold
3rd Place - Sam Savage as Linda Larkin