Jorvik Comedy Award

Fair Laughs presents
Jorvik Comedian of the Year 2026
Hosted by Tony Vino4 Heats. 36 Hopefuls. 1 Ultimate Viking Comedy Champion!The search for Yorks funniest comedian is on! Thirty-six of the UKs sharpest new comedians will be descending on Friargate Theatre in York to battle it out on stage for a chance to win the coveted title of Jorvik Comedian of the Year.Across four heats nine feisty comedians will each perform a tight gag-filled 10-minute set with only two winners (voted for by you!) going through to the final. Hosted by quick-witted veteran comedian Tony Vino (Get Up Stand Up) will invite the hopefuls to the stage as they try to impress our panel of esteemed judges. No safety nets. No sympathy laughs. Just jokes that land or die trying.One title. One year. One winner.If you want to see the brightest stars of the future before they get expensive, this is where it starts!Heat 1: Thu 12 Feb (part of JORVIK Viking Festival Fringe pre-event) - Marty Riley, Ben Robinson, Stuart Thomas, Fil Milton, Alex Camp, Graeme Rayner, Rob, Louis Etienne, and Diane FittonHeat 2: Thu 12 March - Liam Alexander, Daniel Colbeck, Josh Sedman, Wendy King, Jake Breeze, Edi Johnson, Laurence Tuck, Rex Purnell and Mikey MilliganHeat 3: Thu 9 April - Alfie Carter, Henning Nilsen, Ravi Saini, Jonathon Kiernan, Fred Carver, Stephen Catling, Bobby Jethro, Maxine Wade and Lewis HowardHeat 4: Thu 14 May - Charlie Lewis, Tim Biglowe, Michael Carter, Benny Shakes, Halls of Ridiculous, Matt Wheelwright, Dom Hutchins, Kie Carson and Debra HoltThe Final: Thu 11 JuneSupported by Jorvik Viking Centre and Indie York.
Friargate Theatre is not responsible for the content of individual performances. Some comedians may use adult themes or language.