Edinburgh Fringe
'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024 finalists announced
The finalists have been announced for the So You Think You're Funny? 2024 final.
Alongside the names of the 10 acts, it's been confirmed that Sue Perkins will be 2024's celebrity guest judge.
There were 597 applications for this year's contest, with a number of competitive heats organised across the last few months to bring it down to the final ten.
Those taking part will be...
Each act will have 7 minutes on stage.
Joining Sue Perkins on the judging panel will be venue directors Katy Koren and Karen Koren, journalists Arusa Qureshi and Bruce Dessau, Melbourne International Comedy Festival director Susan Provan and SYTYF? producer Julia Chamberlain.
The final - which takes place at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose at 8pm on Thursday 22nd - will be hosted by 2017 winner Maisie Adam.
Katy and Karen Koren say: "We're thrilled to reveal this year's SYTYF? finalists, with this year's judging panel once again deciding to submit 10 finalists, instead of 9, for only the third time in the competition's history. It's extremely positive news for the UK's comedy industry that our judges felt so strongly about the strength of these 10 comedy newcomers, and we hope that all 10 are set for a very bright future.
"We're also ecstatic to welcome comedy legend Sue Perkins as this year's celebrity guest judge, as well as our good friend and former SYTYF? winner Maisie Adam to host the final.
"It's shaping up to be an incredible night of comedy and as always, it's been extremely tough to whittle an astonishing 597 applicants down to this final 10, from regional showcases in London, Manchester, Glasgow and more, as well as heats throughout this year's Fringe. We wish all of the finalists the very best of luck and can't wait to see who claims this year's crown!"
This year's winner will receive a cash prize; a fully paid for solo show (or mixed bill) run as part of the Gilded Balloon's Fringe programme; a place on Soho Theatre's coveted Comedy Plus Lab 10-week course supporting emerging comedian's to develop skills featuring industry advice and masterclasses in the year following the final; up to 4 mentorship meetings (virtual or in person) with Channel 4's Comedy Commissioning team in the year following the final; a paid performance slot in the Comedy Arena and weekend pass at Latitude Festival in the year following the competition thanks to Festival Republic; other paid performance slots at the UK's best comedy clubs including the Glee Club, the Boat Show and more; complimentary headshot photoshoot by professional photographer Steve Ullathorne; complimentary filmed copy and professional photographs of their spot from the final to use in their show-reel; and mentorship and support from Gilded Balloon.