Fringe performers pick their favourites

Voting has opened on the Comedians' Choice Awards - the only Edinburgh Fringe prizes determined solely by performers.

All 1,970-plus comedy shows performing at this year's festival are invited to have they say to determine the winner of the three annual prizes - Best Show, Best Performer, Best Person. Every person and show is eligible.

The ballot is open now and closes at noon on Wednesday August 25. The winners will then be surprised at the end of their shows with a presentation of a trophy.

For the first time this year, the top 10 shows with the most votes will be invited to take part in a season at London’s Museum Of Comedy in October, with each act receiving a split of ticket sales.

David Hardcastle from the venue said: ‘We're very excited to be showcasing the best shows at the Fringe as chosen by the people who know comedy the best - the comedians.’

And streaming platform NextUp Comedy will stream and record some of the shows, with the performer receiving a revenue share from the platform.

The Comedians' Choice Awards are administered by British Comedy Guide. Recent winners include Joz Norris, Laura Lexx, Paul Currie and Lou Sanders.

Published: 18 Aug 2022