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Comedy Awards Shortlist

The Edinburgh Comedy Awards – still fondly remembered by many as the Perrier Awards – announced their 2025 shortlists yesterday (20 August). Here are the nominees:

Best Comedy Show

  • Dan Tiernan – All In
    A high-energy show tackling disability, class, and resilience with brash humour and real warmth.

  • Ed Night – Your Old Mucker
    Cynical, whip-smart observations delivered with sharp timing and a dose of surrealism.

  • Ian Smith – Foot Spa Half Empty
    A mix of storytelling and absurd tangents, showcasing Smith’s knack for finding hilarity in the everyday.

  • John Tothill – This Must Be Heaven
    Camp and theatrical, Tothill uses character work and arch humour to dissect modern life.

  • Katie Norris – Go West, Old Maid
    A mix of stand-up and musical comedy, blending playful characterisation with personal anecdotes.

  • Sam Jay – We The People
    The American comic brings their acclaimed social commentary and razor-sharp wit to Edinburgh.

  • Sam Nicoresti – Baby Doomer
    A chaotic, inventive exploration of millennial anxieties through multimedia and satire.

  • Creepy Boys – SLUGS
    A wild, absurdist double-act blending clowning, horror parody, and relentless silliness.

Best Newcomer

  • Ada and Bron – The Origin of Love
    A surreal, queer musical comedy duo, offering anarchic energy and heartfelt storytelling.

  • Ayoade Bamgboye – Swings and Roundabouts
    Fresh stand-up voice mixing smart political comedy with playful personal insight.

  • Elouise Eftos – Australia’s First Attractive Comedian
    A bold, high-energy debut full of self-deprecation, absurdity, and theatrical flair.

  • Kate Owens – Cooking with Kathryn
    A character-driven, chaotic cookery-show parody that delights in disaster.

  • Molly McGuinness – Slob
    Relatable, unvarnished stand-up about navigating modern life, brimming with charm.

  • Roger O’Sullivan – Fekken
    Irish absurdist humour, weaving the surreal and silly into sharp comic timing.

  • Toussaint Douglass – Accessible Pigeon Material
    Smart, offbeat material tackling race, class, and culture with a distinctive deadpan style.

The winners will be announced on Saturday 23 August 2025.

We wish all the nominees the very best of luck!

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