The winner of the Biggest Award in Comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 is Colin Hoult with his show, Colin. The winner was decided by audience voting and a panel of NextUp judges over the last three weeks.
Colin receives a 2 metre 2cm inflatable trophy (literally the biggest award in comedy, and 1cm bigger than last year), plus:
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an electric pump and a carry case so the award can be proudly displayed anywhere
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£500
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The option to have their special recorded for the NextUp Platform
On hearing he won, Colin said: "I’m absolutely thrilled to have been given this award. The NextUp family of viewers are a beautiful bunch of people - many of them came together during the lonely difficult times of the pandemic. I’m incredibly touched that this show has been so well received, particularly as this time I’ve been on stage as myself rather than as a character. It was such a big step for me to finally tell my own story and I’m so happy it’s connected with audiences and made so many people laugh.
Sarah Henley, NextUp founder says, “We’re over the moon that Colin Hoult has bagged this year’s win! Our members and panel clearly know what they’re doing, because they’ve chosen a show that’s an absolute masterclass in comedy. This is Colin’s first time stepping out as himself (without his beloved character Anna Mann (the team did have an end of fringe cry last year when she died)), and what a show it is— perfectly written and performed - properly funny and with bags full of heart. The standard this year has been ridiculously high, so the fact that Colin came out on top in such a tight race is a real testament to his talent. We couldn’t be happier for him!”
Colin is on at the Pleasance Courtyard, Cabaret Bar until the 25th August. Tickets available here.
As well as organising the Biggest Award in Comedy, NextUp have been live streaming shows from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Upcoming live shows include Jessie Cave (24th) and Mark Watson’s ‘Live from the Big Cave’ (25th). NextUp are also partnering with ITVX and tonight (24th) is the last of their ‘ITVX Presents : Live Comedy From the Edinburgh Fringe’ shows - streamed live on NextUp and ITVX, featuring Biggest Award winner Colin Hoult, Josh Jones and Katie Norris - hosted by the incredible Judi Love.
Colin Hoult wins NextUp’s ‘Biggest Award in Comedy’
