One-liner stand-up Mark Simmons has been awarded the Best Comic title in the Comics' Comic awards. Cerys Nelmes was named Best MC, Stephen Grant took the Best Independent Promoter title, and the Outstanding Achievement to UK Comedy prize was given to Downstairs at the King's Head promoter Peter Grahame.
The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the shortlists for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, UK Pun Championships and Silver Stand Up contests, plus the Circuit Breakers development programme.
