Not So New Comedian of the Year
So you still think you're funny?
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@leicestersquaretheatre.com
The 2025 Competition is now open for entries
Heat dates & times below
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Heats - Museum of Comedy
Friday 4 April: 7pm
Saturday 5 April: 1pm
Saturday 5 April: 4pm
Thursday 10 April: 7pm
Saturday 12 April: 1pm
Saturday 12 April: 4pm
Sunday 13 April: 12pm (Midday)
Wednesday 16 April: 7pm
Semi Finals - Museum of Comedy
Friday 16 May: 7pm
Saturday 17 May: 4pm
Saturday 17 May: 7pm
Sunday 18 May: 2pm
Final - Leicester Square Theatre
Sunday 1 June - Time TBC
Past Winners
2024
1st place - Siobhan Dodd
2nd place - Richard Stott
3rd place - Ian Thompson
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