The winners of this year's lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been announced.
Natalie Palamides won Best Newcomer for Laid. Read a review here.
And in an unprecedented result, there is a dead heat for Best Show between Hannah Gadsby and John Robins. Read reviews of their shows here and here.
There is no Panel Prize award this year.
Nica Burns, Director of the Awards, said: "An outstanding shortlist in a brilliant year for comedy has resulted in an unprecedented decision. It is fitting that in the 70th anniversary year of the Fringe something extraordinary has happened. I am surprised and delighted to announce that for the first time in the history of the awards there are two winners of the 2017 lastminute.com Best Comedy Show. In alphabetical order they are Hannah Gadsby - Nanette and John Robins: The Darkness of Robins.
Both shows, which could not be more different, were hotly debated and fiercely fought for. Comedy has many possibilities and audiences very different funny bones. These two incredibly talented winners make you laugh and touch your heart.
And yes, they will both receive £10,000 each so it’s been an expensive year; in the 37 years of the lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards this has never happened before and it is unlikely it will ever happen again. Long may comedy break the rules!"
The awards were presented by 1997 winners The League of Gentlemen and 2017 winner Richard Gadd. Gadd was wearing a T-shirt that said "Mat Ewins" on the front - his friend Ewins was a nominee for the main prize. On the back it said "Anyone but...)
For a full list of nominees click here.
For a list of the judges click here.
