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Museum of Comedy: New Comedian of the Year 2026 Heat, 7pm

A heat of Leicester Square Theatre's New Comedian of the Year, the contest Rob Beckett and Rachel Parris came through. Age 16+.

This has been and gone. It ran on Sunday 4 October 2026. The next thing on at the same venue is Museum of Comedy: James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids, Sunday 25 October 2026. See also everything that has been and gone.

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Venue page

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Directions

What to expect

A heat of Leicester Square Theatre’s New Comedian of the Year, now in its seventeenth year: new acts do short sets for a place in the later rounds, and the best go on to the final at Leicester Square Theatre and a cash prize. Earlier finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Viggo Venn, Jessica Fostekew and Nigel Ng.

Worth knowing

On stage 19:00, running to about 21:00. Age 16+. Tickets £11.75, including the Museum’s £1.25 restoration levy.

Nearby

Bloomsbury has the nearest stations and everything else on in the same part of town. The Museum of Comedy page collects every listing we hold for that address. Filed under Comedy.

Listed by Angela. Checked 18 September 2026. Details can change on the night; the venue link is the one to trust.