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New Act Competition 2026 - Grand Final at The Old Theatre Royal

The Old Theatre Royal, 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1JU

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Opening Times

Dates (19 Apr 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday19:30 - 22:30

About

The Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition sees around 100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title.

After nine heats, twelve of the best acts battle it out in tonight's Grand Final at the splendid Old Theatre Royal - judged by a panel comprising comedy industry heavyweights including Jill Edwards, Alan Nixon, Mark Robson and Bath Comedy Festival Director Nick Steel, plus guest judge Angie Belcher - an award-winning facilitator, coach and stand-up comedian.

The MC for tonight's final is Mark Maier - multi-talented award-winning writer, teacher and highly sought after stand-up performer on both the national and international comedy circuits, with many TV and Radio credits to his name. Winner of British Performer Of The Year with the highest paying prize for Comedy in the UK. "Playful, intelligent and very funny" - Rory Bremner.

There will also be a performance from last year's winner Madeleine Brettingham while the judges deliberate!

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General £17.50
Concession £15

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Map and Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info
Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

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