Kitson triumphs at Chortles
Danny does the double
The winners of Chortle's live comedy awards have been announced - with Daniel Kitson taking two honours.
He was named the Comedians' Comedian, as well as winning the award for best full-length performance for his Edinburgh show Something.
However, he was narrowly beaten in the People's Choice awards by Ross Noble, who also saw off tough competition from Peter Kay to win the category for the second year running.
Elsewhere, Live Floor Show host Dara O'Briain was named best headliner, and another regular on the show, The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III, took home the Breakthrough Act award.
In the venues categories, most of last year's winners retained their titles, although The Comedy Store won the large London category.
The winners were announced at a ceremony in London hosted by Barry Cryer and Julia Morris.
The full results are below
Best newcomer
Matthew Osborn
Nominees: Greg Davies
Rhod Gilbert
Best compere
Chris Addison
Nominees: Adam Hills, Dara O'Briain
Breakthrough act
Rev Obadiah
Steppenwolfe III
Nominees: Hal Cruttenden, Micky Flangagan
Best headliner
Nominees: Jimmy Carr, Phil Nichol
Best sketch, character or variety act
Nominees: Otis Lee Crenshaw, Rev Obadiah Steppenwolfe III
Best full-length solo show
Daniel Kitson: Something
Nominees: Jimmy Carr: Bare-Faced Ambition, Dave Gorman's Better World
Best contribution from a non-performer
Karen Koren of Edinburgh's Gilded Balloon.
People's Choice
Comedian's Comedian
Daniel Kitson
Outstanding achievement
Billy Connolly
Best venues
Scotland: The Stand, Glasgow
The North: XS Malarkey, Manchester
Midlands and the East: Just The Tonic, Nottingham
Wales and the West: Glee Club, Cardiff
South: Komedia, Brighton
Large London club: The Comedy Store
Small London club: Amused
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Published: 24 Feb 2003
