BBC New Comedy Awards

Tonight’s heat comes from Swansea’s iconic Patti Pavilion, a 19th-century performing arts venue that sits beside the seafront on the gateway to the Gower. Kiri Pritchard-McLean is our host for the evening, and the five up-and-coming comics need to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix. Only one can earn a place in the grand final at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Tonight's heat comes from Light House, a cinema, gallery and media hub for Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Darren Harriott is our host for the evening, and the five hopefuls need to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth. Only one can make it through to the grand final in November at Newcastle’s historic Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Tonight's heat comes from the Square Chapel in Halifax. Amy Gledhill is here to keep the house in order, and the five hopefuls need to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones. Only one can go through to the grand final in November at Newcastle’s historic Tyne Theatre and Opera House.

Tonight’s heat comes from Stanley Arts, a historic grade-2 listed building in Croydon. This stunning art nouveau venue is transformed for the night into our very own comedy club. Dane Baptiste is our host for the evening, and the five up-and-coming comics need to impress judges Mawaan Rizwan, Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer.

Five acts take to the stage in front of a packed house of more than a hundred at the Victorian Jute Mill in the heart of Dundee. Scottish stand-up comedian, Larry Dean is at the helm. Joining him are three judges – award winning comedian and writer, Fern Brady and fellow Scottish comic, Stephen Buchanan, who was crowned BBC New Comedian Award winner in 2018. Head judge, Mawaan Rizwan has pulled on his tartan tonight and may even give us a tune on the bagpipes.

Shane Todd presents from Portrush town hall. The Belfast born comedian, writer and radio presenter kicks off the night with a bit of local banter before bringing on the five acts. Judging their performances are acclaimed Belfast comic, Micky Bartlett and former BBC New Comedy Award alumni, Catherine Bohart and head judge, Mawaan Rizwan.

Six finalists take to the stage in their bid to win over the judges and be crowned the BBC New Comedian of 2021. Filmed in front of a full house at Newcastle’s historic Tyne Theatre and Opera House, this grand finale features two brand spanking new awards, the New Digital Comedy award, and Young Comedian 2021.