Archit Goenka
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Leicester Comedy Festival announces 2025 shortlists
Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the comedians taking part in its Comedian of the Year, UK Pun Championships and Silver Stand Up contests, plus the Circuit Breakers development programme.
British Comedy Guide, 6th December 2024Komedia New Comedy Award 2024 review
I'd wager the judges' scores must have been pretty tight at the final of Komedia's New Comedy Award. I know mine were, with little separating a talented bunch, none of whom crashed and burned under the pressure of the occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2024Komedia New Comedy Award 2024 review
Comedy competitions can often be long affairs with producers having big line-ups so that all the acts' mates buy tickets and fill the venue. No such problem at Komedia where nine acts, ably compered by Barry Ferns, played to a full room of what seemed like a non-partisan but very up-for-it crowd.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2024So You Think You're Funny? 2023 announces 10 finalists
Ten finalists, instead of the usual nine, have been announced for the 2023 So You Think You're Funny? new act stand-up contest.
British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2023West End New Act Of The Year Final review
Set up in 2022 to give a profile boost to new comedians struggling post-pandemic, the West End New Act Of The Year showcases a lot of acts - no fewer than 15 at the final plus six more entrants given 'one to watch' status.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2023