New Comedian of the Year 2026 Competition
Abbeygate Comedy Club's New Comedian of the Year 2026
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About this event
The race is on to find Abbeygate Comedy Club's Bury St Edmunds New Act of the year 2026 - giving a platform to aspiring local comedians.
The brainchild of our regular compere and host, George S V, this inaugural competition gives new acts a chance to perform and for the winner, the chance to perform on our Premier Screen stage with a renowned comedian.
George S V adds “This is a significant step toward growing this comedy club but growing with local acts too. I hope every ticket is sold so there’s a platform for local acts to be seen by local people. We have a few different plans for 2026, and this is the first, I’m very excited”
Local comedians take centre stage and our chefs at No. 4 Restaurant + Bar will be serving our delicious take-in menu!
Sun 25 January 2026 - 1st Heat
6pm-8pm
Tickets £4
Sun 8 February 2026 - 2nd Heat
6pm-8pm
Tickets £4
Sun 22 February 2026 - Final Heat
6pm-8pm
Tickets £4
Sat 28 February 2026 - New Comedian of the Year 2026 Final
8pm-10pm
Tickets £6
With their regular shows often selling out, early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
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About the Venue
A beautifully modernised yet perfectly original 1920's cinema showing everything from timeless classics to box office latest releases.
The cinema boasts an impressive programme of Screen Arts and its Discover Cinema strand offers vintage classics, art-house gems and riveting documentaries.
There’s regular film for all ages and groups too with Family Matinees, Parent & Baby Screenings, Silver Screen, Student Screenings and Dementia Friendly Screenings.
Boasting a stylish Box Office area and a spectacular 180 stadium seated Premier Screen with a full-size 4k laser screen and state-of-the art projector, this three-screen cinema is packed full of comfortable reclining seats and cosy sofas and you can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink and tasty snacks from the bar whilst watching your film.
The cinema also boasts a fantastic membership scheme which comes with a bundle of benefits including FREE tickets, 10% discount on food and drink plus up to £2 discount on tickets and our Young Adult Membership is just £15 for a year with FREE tickets included!
The added value of dinner and drinks to your cinematic experience is due to its stylish licensed restaurant and bar – No.4 which boasts a mouth-watering, diverse menu created by the immensely talented Head Chef Alex Rotherham who specialises in Canadian West Coast cuisine blending foods from around the world yet using local produce when possible.
So, whether you are seeing a film or live performance – you can enjoy a drink from comfy armchairs or cosy sofas – or wanting a coffee or a meal, visit No.4 at Abbeygate Cinema – the food is great and a warm welcome is guaranteed with members enjoying a 10% discount on food and drink.
