A heat of British comedian of the year 2026

Back in Southend once again.
It’s the FA Cup of Comedy! With £10,001 up for grabs, the biggest cash prize in UK Comedy, a stellar mix of TV comedians, top professional circuit acts and the hottest rising stars battle it out for the title of “British Comedian of the Year 2025”. In this Southend heat, nine acts will be performing their best ten minute sets as they attempt to win over the audience who vote for their favourites to go through to the semi-finals