Five emerging comedy acts from across the West Midlands are in the running for the fifth annual EG Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award.

The annual prize aims to recognise and support ‘breaking talent’ from the region, offering the winner a much-valued career boost.

A collaboration between the festival and The Glee Club, the award show is sponsored by Edinburgh Gin (EG) and officially kicks off the 10-day festival on Friday 5 October 2018.