Brighton comedy award contestants go head to head

With the Brighton Grin Comedy Award launching, up-and-coming comedy hopefuls will go head to head at The Electric Arcade before a panel of the best in the funny business.

Spokesman Jon Munro said: “With submission videos viewed, reviewed, and rated, entrants for the South’s newest comedy award, sponsored by Brighton Gin, have been whittled down to the top 40 comics. Contestants will now compete in one of four live heats throughout October (6, 13, 20, 21), before the final on October 27. As well as stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy acts have also been accepted, resulting in a wonderfully unique cast of performers at each live show.

“Panel show regular and award-winning comedian Zoe Lyons (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week) heads the judging panel for the first heat, alongside Brighton Gin and BBC Radio Sussex’s Kathy Caton. David James, a comedy coach and stand-up known for his dry, deadpan wit, will also judge, as well as Otherplace artistic director Nicola Haydn.