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Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa

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Will Owen wins Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2022

Will Owen has been crowned the winner of the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2022 competition. Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa and Viggo Venn were the runners up, with Sarah Roberts third.

British Comedy Guide, 13th December 2022

Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2022 review

With 14 acts, the final of the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year competition could have been an interminable affair. But some strong performances, a diversity of styles and tight set times kept things brisk and entertaining.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th December 2022

EdFringe Talk: Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: Monsoon Season

"I hope to tour the show after the fringe but we'll see."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 18th August 2022

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: Monsoon Season interview

I arranged a quick chat to find out more.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 18th August 2022

Best jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022

The funniest lines from Olaf Falafel, Richard Pulsford and more.

Mike Wade, The Times, 8th August 2022

Comedy newbie Q&A: Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa

I feel as though I learned early on that just about any advice from other comics is, with few exceptions, almost entirely useless. At least for me.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th August 2022

A digital pint with... Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa

Over a pixelated pint, we chat everything about autobiographies, eating disorders, ups and downs and Rum Old Fashioned.

Jake Mace, Binge Fringe, 20th July 2022

2Northdown 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 2022

Fringe is the latest stop for Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa's 'chaotic' life journey

The well-travelled stand-up heads to Edinburgh for the first time next month with his eyes firmly set on making comedy his career.

Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 2nd July 2022

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