The results of the Barry Awards have been announced today. These are awards for comedians performing in Edinburgh voted for by other comedians and comedy performers appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe. 241 votes were cast in total.
They are organised by Barry Ferns and Gareth Morinan and nothing to do with the Australian Barry Awards.
Here are the results below.
1. Best Show category
WINNER: Mat Ewins: Mat Ewins will make you a star - reviewed here.
QUOTE: “Thank you for the £1 prize”
Nominees:
LoveHard: The House on the Hill
Police Cops
Richard Gadd: Monkey See Monkey Do
Spencer Jones Presents The Herbert in Eggy Bagel
2. Best Performer category
WINNER: Lolly Adefope
QUOTE: “Finally recognition from an awards body”
Nominees:
Jordan Brookes
Kieran Hodgson
Nick Mohammed
Zoe Coombs Marr
3. Best Person Category
WINNER: Bob Slayer (Heroes of the Fringe)
QUOTE: “I need to keep grounded"
Nominees:
Alan Gordon (Fringe press office)
Alex Petty (Laughing Horse)
Amy Kegg (The Counting House)
Sorcha Shanahan (Iraq Out Loud)
