The BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS are coming here to Mandela Hall!

Join us for an epic night of free comedy. The BBC’s biggest comedy talent search is filming here on Friday 26th September and you could be in the audience!

Taskmaster favourite, star of Mr Bigstuff and stand-up comedy, Fatiha El-Ghorri is joined by award-winning Irish comedian, writer and actor, Alison Spittle who will be judging five of the hottest comics as they battle it out for a place in the BBC One Grand Final.

For 30-years, these prestigious awards have been launching the careers of the UK’s best-loved comedians. Past entrants include Lee Mack, John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Peter Kay, Jason Manford, Joe Lycett, Tom Allen, Rhod Gilbert, Alan Carr and Dan Tiernan to name a few.

Don't miss this chance to watch future comedy stars being born! Our exclusive free audience invites are very limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Request yours right now!

Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment!