Comedy competition for the over-35s

Claudia Trentino has won 2024's West End New (Old) Act of the Year comedy competition.

The competition was set up for new stand-ups aged over-35s with the aim of ‘smashing the age glass ceiling in comedy.’ 

 Around 100 acts applied for the competition, with Steve Holmes and Matt Withers named runners-up and David Ingram scooping the Audience Vote award.

The winner receives ‘a small amount’ of cash. 

Other new acts appearing on the final – at the Carpenter's Arms in Central London last night–  were:  Kat Dellar, Chris Ford, Daniel Cohen, Claire Cox, Jimmy Tam, Sophie Sconcia, Paul Steer, Joanna Phaure, Marc Salmon, Prakash Mistry and Chris Smith.   

Pictured are: David Ingram, Steve Holmes, Claudia Trentino and Matt Withers. 

Published: 26 Nov 2024