After twelve heats, the best acts battle it out on Friday, April 14, in the Grand Final at Bath's flagship venue - the Bath Forum - judged by a panel comprising comedy industry heavyweights.

There will also be a performance from last year's winner Adam Flood while the judges deliberate.

The winner will be presented with the coveted Bath Comedy New Act Of The Year Award, receive £250 and guaranteed paid gigs throughout the following year.

See the stars of tomorrow before they become household names. The twelve finalists this year are Tim Biglowe, Dane Buckley. Emma Coyne, Mark Flynn, José Fortuna, Sharon Jackson, Mara Mainka, Kev Mud, Sam Picone, Anita Surat, Josh Watmore & Chris Yates.

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