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Nikola McMurtrie
Nikola McMurtrie

Nikola McMurtrie

  • Actor, comedian and writer

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Tim Harding's comedy diary

Call me an auteurist, but there's something quite satisfying about a takeover event, where a particular artist or group commandeers a venue for a bit to put on a run of shows.

Tim Harding, Chortle, 8th March 2024

Nikola McMurtrie and Serena Terry win Chorts 2023 video competition

Nikola McMurtrie and Serena Terry have won Chorts 2023, the Comedy Crowd's competition for videos in two minutes or less. McMurtrie won the Industry Judges Award, with Christian Jegard and Serena Terry runners-up. Terry also claimed the Audience Award.

British Comedy Guide, 3rd December 2023

Funny Women final 2023 review

We're still reeling from this years Funny Women Awards Final 2023, which took place on Thursday evening. Read on as we hear from Zoe Paskett about the night itself.

Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th September 2023

Funny Women Awards 2023 results

Kate Cheka, Chloe Partridge, Amy Spinks, Lauren Soley, Serena Terry and Sarah Bowles are the winners of the Funny Women Awards 2023.

British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023

Funny Women final 2023 review

If the closing speeches at this year's Funny Women awards were even longer and more self-congratulatory than usual, perhaps that can be forgiven. Twenty years is a notable milestone, and there was much relevant talk of creating safe spaces for female comedians, given the recent headlines.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2023

Finalists announced for Funny Women Stage Award 2023

The judging is over. The spreadsheet is saved. The scores are set.

Funny Women, 5th September 2023

Musical Comedy Awards 2023: review

Glitz, glam and a shark head mask. Naturally, all things you would expect from the Musical Comedy Awards final, which delivered everything it promises, in swathes.

Tash Snaith, Funny Women, 4th April 2023

Musical Comedy Awards 2023 review

Kazoos, recorders, violins masquerading as ventriloquists' dummies... yep, the Musical Comedy Awards were on song for their latest cheery run around the block.

Sharon Lougher, Chortle, 1st April 2023

Funny Women Awards 2022 results

Lorna Rose Treen won two prizes at the Funny Women Awards 2022. Ruby Carr, Chanel Williams and Amy Annette were also selected as winners.

British Comedy Guide, 30th September 2022

Blank Peng wins Rising Star New Act 2022 final

Comedian Blank Peng won the Rising Star New Act 2022 competition at the weekend, with Marty Gleeson also picking up a prize.

British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2022

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