Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest 2025 tickets on sale
Tickets are now available for the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest 2025, taking place across April to July in London. Comedy fans can watch the competition heats for just £10 a ticket, which includes all bingo cards and a free Jungle Is Massive Malibu cocktail.
The organisers say: "Bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever, the search is on for 2025's ultimate bingo comedy host-- Dabbers Social Bingo's legendary competition returns to discover performers who can mix quick wit, dazzling stage presence and top-tier bingo calling skills into an unforgettable show.
"Dabbers has always placed entertainment at the heart of bingo, with stellar hosts and electrifying performances making each event unforgettable. Book now for Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest to experience the very best of the modern Bingo revolution and discover future stars of comedy and cabaret."
The competition kicks off in April at Dabbers HQ (Houndsditch, EC3, just a 4-minute walk from Aldgate Tube), with Live At The Apollo star Sikisa as host.
Entrants will follow in the footsteps of Viggo Venn (Britain's Got Talent), Kate Butch (Drag Race UK), Dan Tiernan (BBC New Comedy Award) and Lorna Rose Treen (Chortle Award winner) as they share their best Bingo lingo and find out if they have what it takes to be crowned 2025's funniest new Bingo Caller. The winner will take away a £1,000 cash prize, the chance to perform at one of the UK's major summer festivals and guaranteed work at Dabbers Social Bingo.
Dabbers' Managing Director, Jonny Unknown, explains the evolution of the contest: "Over the years, we've discovered incredible talent through this competition - comedians, drag stars, and larger-than-life hosts who bring something fresh to the stage. Past winners and contestants have gone on to make waves in the comedy and cabaret worlds - I'm always keen to see where we can take the Dabbers & the bingo format to next and what new ideas can spin it all over again."
A list of the competition's dates are below, with the heats and quarter finals taking place in the afternoon, and the semi-finals and final in the evening. Book tickets
It's also not too late for acts to apply to take part in the competition. Applications are open until the end of March. Apply
Dates
Heats:
Sunday 6th April
Sunday 13th April
Sunday 27th April
Sunday 11th May
Quarter-finals:
Sunday 18th May
Sunday 1st June
Sunday 8th June
Sunday 22nd June
Semi finals:
Wednesday 2nd July
Wednesday 9th July
Grand final:
Wednesday 16th July