About
About Us
Past New Act of the Year Winners:
2020 - 2023: Competition put on hold due to Covid-19. Will be back in 2024.
2019: Doug Carter
2018: David Eagle
2017: Simon Lomas
2016: Simon Wozniak
2015: Josh Pugh
2019 Competition Finalists:
Doug Carter (winner), Kitty Messalina, Usama Khan, Oscar Roberts, Greg Husband, Ellie Pollard, Martin Durchov
Doug Carter (winner), Kitty Messalina, Usama Khan, Oscar Roberts, Greg Husband, Ellie Pollard, Martin Durchov
The Nottingham Comedy Festival is directed and organised by Helen Stead who also runs regular comedy nights throughout the year through her company NCF Comedy.
Helen's interest in comedy first began with a visit to the Comedy Store and other comedy venues in London and the local area. She and her friend looked at the comedy scene in Nottingham and found exciting and different forms that they thought should be brought together to highlight all the talent that Nottingham has to offer. This is where the Comedy Festival started, together with the help of local comedians, friends, promoters and businesses Nottingham Comedy Festival 2009 took place in October with 50 acts across 10 venues.
Over the years the festival has grown to include a wide variety of comedy, such as stand up, improvisation and sketch. With shows held in many different venues, including theatres, bars, cafes and restaurants, across both Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, we aim to bring together both the brand new comedians to the well established and give everyone an opportunity to enjoy comedy, whether they are performing or watching. We are very proud to be working with the great Nottingham clubs and promoters including: Glee, Nottingham Arts Theatre, Motorpoint Arena and The Royal Centre.
FESTIVAL TEAM
The festival is run by a small team, directed by Helen Stead, who all work hard to make each festival an even better one than the last. In addition to the main festival there are also regular monthly shows taking place by our sister company, NCF Comedy. (for non-festival events please see www.ncfcomedy.co.uk)
VOLUNTEERS
We are always looking for volunteers to help out at the events and in marketing, if you are interested please contact us.
CONTACT DETAILS
GENERAL ENQUIRIES: info@nottscomedyfestival.co.uk
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR: Helen Stead -
helen@nottscomedyfestival.co.uk
07989454817
FINANCE: finance@nottscomedyfestival.co.uk