Open mic stand-up comedy heat where five-minute acts compete for a £50 prize and a place in the Grand Final of the Offbeat Comedy Awards.
The Offbeat Comedy Awards are kicking off at Harrogate Theatre on Saturday 13 February, with the first heat taking place on the Playhouse stage. It's billed as Harrogate's wildest open mic comedy competition, and the format is one where the audience is king: the gong can strike at any moment if the laughs dry up, so the comics have to keep the room on their side to stay on stage.
The heat brings together acts from across the comedy spectrum. You'll see road-hardened stand-ups who've spent years on the circuit, absolute comedy veterans, and fearless first-timers all sharing the same bill. Each contestant gets five minutes to prove themselves, and the winner walks away with a prize of a whole £50 and an invitation to the Grand Final.
That final is where the night's champion is crowned Offbeat Comedy Champion 2027, and the winner there gets the chance to go for 'Comedian of the Year'. So this first heat is the starting point for the whole thing.
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It's Heat 1, on the Playhouse stage at Harrogate Theatre, on Saturday 13 February. If you're into stand-up and don't mind a bit of a gamble with the gong, it's a good one to get in on early.
Date
Saturday, 13 February 2027
20:00
Recommended Age
+16 years
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