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Celebrating the latest wave of Musical Comedy, Avin a Larf are back for a second year with a host of acts and some of the newest talent on the circuit, with each act having been scoured from hundreds of online entries in order to find the most unique and entertaining from a host of different emerging comedians. Judged by Time Out comedy critic Tim Arthur, Musical Comedy veteran Earl Okin and Leisa Rea, one half of last years winning act Adams and Rae, the successful 40 contestants have been selected from video entries uploaded on to Avin a Larf’s website, which currently boasts over 700 members. The competition culminates in a live final at the New Players Theatre in March 26th, where successful entrants will compete for a 500 cash prize for the Best Act. Founded in 2008 by Ed Chappel, Avin a Larf was created to provide an independent platform for emerging and established musical comedians both online and offline. With comedy greats such as Bill Bailey, Tim Minchin, Flight of the Conchords and Isy Suttie all pioneering the style, the company aims to promote musical comedy as a stand-alone genre, celebrating the talents and diversity of the global musical comedy community. The Musical Comedy Awards website.

Cast/Performers

Tom Basden, Pippa Evans, Ginger and Black, Adams and Rea