Stand-up comedian Carl Carzana has launched a new competition in aid of charity but it’s a competition with a twist... only one comedian is allowed to enter - Carl Carzana. This is ‘The Carl Carzana of the Year Comedy Competition’.
"I was inspired to create the competition as a fun way to raise money for charity," explains Carzana. "Like many comics, I have been successful in some comedy competitions and less so in others. I’ve been in multiple finals and semi-finals and I was crowned runner-up at the 2018 Bath New Comedian of the Year. Undoubtedly, the comedy competition circuit is a valuable experience for any new comic and can be a great way into the industry for those who consistently do well in them...
However, competitions can leave comics questioning whether their authentic style and tone of voice will work. This can lead many comedians to change their act hoping for competition success. I want to show new acts that the comedy industry can be whatever you want it to be, and that there should be no barriers to being creative. If you have an idea that’s funny and inventive, run with it and see what happens.
It is important to me that the grand final of the Carl Carzana of the Year Comedy Competition has a positive impact and raises money for a good cause. The proceeds will be donated to Creative Future, a Brighton-based charity that specialises in supporting creative people, under-represented artists and communities facing barriers and inequality to opportunity. I am thrilled to be working with Creative Future, and contributing to their amazing work in making the creative industries more accessible. They have been very receptive to the idea despite the slightly unusual competition rules."
The Carl Carzana of the Year Comedy Competition Grand Final will be held on 18th October at the Actors Theatre in Brighton. 4 Prince’s Street, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RD from 8 - 10 PM. The show will include some local comic talent and of course, Carl Carzana. Tickets available here.
