New Act of The Year 2027
Part of the Bury St Edmunds Comedy Festival!
- Date
- 10th January 2027 - 20th March 2027
About this event
Fancy discovering the next big name in comedy? Abbeygate Cinema is delighted to present Bury St Edmunds New Act of the Year 2027 – a fantastic opportunity to see some of the area's freshest comedy talent take to the stage.
The brainchild of regular compere and host George S V, this annual competition gives aspiring local comedians the chance to showcase their material, win over the audience and compete for the coveted title of New Act of the Year.
Across four heats, performers will battle it out for a place in the grand final. The winner will not only take home the title but will also earn the fantastic opportunity to perform on the Abbeygate Cinema's Premier Screen stage alongside a renowned comedian.
Whether you're a comedy enthusiast or simply love discovering new talent, come along, support the performers and enjoy an evening of laughs!
Competition Heats
All heats take place at 6pm in the Function Room. Tickets are just £4 each.
First Heat: Sunday 10 January 2027
Second Heat: Sunday 24 January 2027
Third Heat: Sunday 7 February 2027
Fourth Heat: Sunday 21 February 2027
Headliner & Grand Final
Saturday 20 March 2027 | 8pm
Join us for the big finale as the finalists compete for the title, with a renowned comedian headlining the evening.
Tickets: £10 each
Venue: Abbeygate Cinema – Premier Screen
Come and cheer on the next generation of comedy talent as part of the Bury St Edmunds Comedy Festival 2027!
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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.
