Dee Allum
- Comedian
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John Tothill wins 2Northdown New Act Competition 2022
John Tothill has been named the winner of the 2Northdown New Act Competition 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022Review: BBC New Comedy Award 2022 final
The final of this year's BBC New Comedy Award may have been in Cardiff - kicking off its year as the Corporation's City of Comedy - but the comedians came from all over, from Shetland to India.
Chortle, 2nd November 2022An American's guide to the BBC New Comedy Award Finalists
The American fascination with British humor is obvious from the number of TV shows we've stolen from them over the years (read: The Office), so a brief who's-who is in order whenever Britain decides to crown any comic "the next big thing." Here's an Americanized rundown of the bright young British minds that will be competing for the title of top comedy newcomer...
Keegan Kelly, Cracked, 1st November 20222Northdown New Act Finalists in Edinburgh!
It can be overwhelming trying to pick which shows to see at The Edinburgh Fringe, so we've helped you out! Here's our recommendations for shows that are guaranteed to be hilarious, from ex-2Northdown New Act Competition Finalists!
2Northdown, 14th July 2022Victoria Olsina wins LGBTQ+ Comedian Of The Year 2022
Victoria Olsina has won the Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ Comedian Of The Year 2022 competition. Dick Denham and Lachlan Werner were the runners-up.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2022Finalists and judges announced for LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year
The competition is run by London queer comedy night Comedy Bloomers and reaches its climax at the Clapham Grand on June 14.
Chortle, 30th May 2022Acts announced for this year's NATYS
Curtis Walker hosts the 40th anniversary of the legendary new comedy showcase. Sheba Montserrat returns from the 2020 Hackney Empire show, to perform at the Top of the Bill.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022Chortle Awards 2022 shortlist revealed
The nominees have been announced for the Chortle Awards 2022, with Bob Mortimer, Liz Kingsman and Adam Rowe leading the shortlists, with two nominations apiece.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2022Review: Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2021
Fifteen acts made the final of this New Comedian of the Year competition. That's a lot of laughs and hopefully a lot of bar takings with two intervals taking the evening over the the marathon three hour mark. A quick declaration - I was a judge and watched a live stream via Nextup. It all worked smoothly and I didn't even have to queue for a drink in the interval(s).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th December 2021Sam Nicoresti wins Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year
3rd place, winning £250 - Dan Tiernan; 2nd place, winning £500 - Dee Allum; 1st place, winning £1000 and a trophy - Sam Nicoresti.
Beyond The Joke, 14th December 2021