LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year finally returns for 2022 with a national competition across the UK and coming to Edinburgh for the first time on 20th April at CC Blooms.
Watch & vote for your favourite acts and be guided on the way by Innocence
Bliss, MC and Eliott Simpson, headlining.
We have a fantastic group of talents with something for every taste & style to entertain you so don't miss your chance to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ Comedy and for one lucky winner winning the top prize - their own 1 hour comedy special filmed and broadcast on Next Up Comedy.
Roisin Caird
Roisin Caird is a Glaswegian comic whose comedy is sharp, shameless and very very stupid.
Chris Weir
Chris Weir is an Edinburgh based stand-up and comedy writer. He was described as male and 18-34 on a recent census. Will dance for food.
Kate Hammer
Anemic, Canadian, and disgusting.
Lee Brophy
Your new best friend. Lee has an inviting sense of humour that's snappy with tinges of darkness.
Kathleen Hughes
Kathleen Hughes is a Glaswegian comedian who began performing stand-up in January 2020
Little Pickle
Here to steal your gigs / When in a pickle - have one / none
Paul Sheehan
Just throwing it out there!
Rachel Selkirk
Female LGBT comedian from Newcastle
Orla Doherty
Tells whimsical stories about mental health, marriage, catholic church, and homosexuality
Ewan McPherson
A 49 year old gay man coping with stammering and being at odds with the gay stereotype
Justina Seselskaite
Finalist for Manchester fringe comedy competition 2021. Finalist for Southport new comedian of the year 2021.
Rae Brogan
Rae Brogan is a new act based in Glasgow. '...a sharp writer with a slightly cynical bent... punchline-driven...' - Chortle
Doors: 6.30pm
Showtime - 7.00pm prompt