A new comedy competition has been launched which claims to be offering the biggest-ever money prize in UK comedy.
The winner of the Petfringe Comedian Of The Year will win £10,001 - a pound more than the winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award, currently sponsored by lastminute.com.
The Petfringe competition is open to anyone of any standard, from open mic acts to Michael McIntyre.
Organiser Andy Stedman says: "The prize money is being put up by a generous benefactor linked to Petfringe Festival in Petworth, who wants to help promote their annual event and increase the amount of quality comedy in that area of the country (West Sussex).
We are holding 7 heats (one more to announce) across the country with 8 acts in each doing 10 minute spots, so we will be whittling entrants down to 56 comedians. Judging will be done by a panel but taking into account genuine audience reaction. The panel will be led by comedian Mike Gunn. I am told this will be an annual event too which is fantastic."
The final will take place in Petworth at the Petfringe Fringe Festival on Sunday 8 July 2018.
Deadline for entries is Friday, February 16.
For more detaiils and how to enter click here.
