Following a fiercely competitive series of roisterous heats and semi-finals, the 2026 Grand Final of the wildly successful Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest (sponsored by WhichBingo) will feature an exclusively character comedy lineup - a first since the competition began. Hosted by award-winning musical comedian Katie Pritchard, this highly anticipated showdown takes place at Dabber Social Bingo in Houndsditch on Friday 17th July.
This year’s final four are bringing high-energy theatricality, wild personas, and unpredictable chaos to the bingo hall. From a delusional movement muse to a German illusionist, these spectacular alter-egos have proven they can seamlessly blend top-notch character comedy with the best bingo lingo in the business to keep audiences on their toes.
The 2026 finalists are:
Nerine Skinner aka Sadie The Motivator: Nerine is an actress, comedian, improviser, writer. She was originally one half of comedy double act, Franks and Skinner. She then joined The Dots and they reached the semi-finals of BGT. Nerine also became known for her viral parody videos of Liz Truss online and sold out her debut show in Edinburgh in 2024.
Paul Aitchison aka Klaus Fantastiche: Klaus Fantastiche the Wurst magician Character comedy magician and mind reader Headliner on many cruise ships inc Virgin and P&O. Act From comedy actor Paul Aitchison - (pleasance EICC sellout show - Radio4 Comedy writing and performing credits- DAVE peoples choice winners with his sketch act Mixed doubles- finalist SKETCH OFF, runner up Sketchfest)
Rachel Baker aka Gwen: Rachel Baker is a stand up and character comedian who has been named Big Value Act 2026, Funny Women Finalist, and Birmingham Breaking Talent nominee. As her character Gwen, she has won the Luke Rollason sketch and character award and been a Sketch Off Finalist. Gwen is a lovable awful woman, who loves a dance. Guaranteed to get the energy sky high.
Tara Boland Aka Dusty Creases: Dusty Creases is a movement muse, choreographer and dancer who loves to dance more than Gwyneth Paltrow loves vagina candles. That’s a lot.
DABBERS BINGO COMEDY CALLER COMPETITION GRAND FINAL - LISTINGS
VENUE: Dabbers Social Bingo, 18-22 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB
DATE: Friday 17th July
TIME: Doors 6:30pm, show 8pm - 10:30pm
TICKETS: https://dabberssocial.co.uk/pages/comedy-caller-contest
