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Two ‘brilliant writers’ claim top gongs at Edinburgh Comedy Awards

SNL UK writer Chris Cantrill and Irish comedian Marty Gleeson have taken home the prize for best comedy show and best newcomer respectively.

Evening Standard · Aug 29

Edinburgh Fringe reviews round-up: All the nominees for the best show award

Reviews of all six performers nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards best show

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Edinburgh Fringe: Nominees announced for UK comedy's most prestigious awards

The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards best show and newcomer prize have been announced

Evening Standard · Aug 26

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Nominees for Edinburgh Comedy Awards announced

Shortlisted shows explore topics including gender identity, grief, sexuality, health and relationships.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Ahir Shah wins this year’s Best Comedy Show

Ahir Shah was praised for a blending of his family’s personal story that was ‘funny yet emotional, political yet positive, clever and engaging, powerful and tender’

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Kieran Hodgson, Ania Magliano and Emmanuel Sonubi among this year’s Fringe nominees

Nominations have been announced for Best Show and Best Newcomer

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Awards to go ahead this Fringe as sponsors step in one month before 2023 festival

Awards’ future had seemed uncertain after previous sponsor dropped out

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

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Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Sam Campbell wins Best Show of the Fringe

This year’s top prize went to an absurdist comic with sharp observations and snappy one-liners

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Comedian criticises Edinburgh Comedy Awards as one venue dominates nominations

THE Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced the shortlist for this year’s Best Comedy Show.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2022

Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Jordan Gray and Seann Walsh among nominees for Best Show of the Fringe

Nominations have been announced for Best Show and Best Newcomer

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

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