My algorithms are telling me it’s the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March are there any plans for NextUppers representation?🏴
My algorithms are telling me it’s the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March are there any plans for NextUppers representation?🏴
Woah, hang on - are we really almost halfway through January? Feels like we’ve only just accepted we’re back at work.
Anyway! Here’s what’s coming up this week:
🏆 Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Competition: Now in its 16th year, Leicester Square Theatre's showcase for the UK's best up & coming New Comedians. The best acts from almost 40 heats compete in the grand final in Leicester Square Theatre's Main House for the cash prize & the coveted title of New Comedian of the Year. 8pm GMT tomorrow, don’t miss out!
🎭 The Bill Murray: A community favourite, Live from The Bill Murray, is back this Thursday at 8pm (GMT). As always, it’s a brilliant lineup showcasing some of the best stand-up talent from the UK and beyond - very much the “see them now before they’re everywhere” kind of night. Lineup coming soon!
And yes, I’ll be hanging out in the livestream chat as usual, so come say hi!
So…we heard that quite a few people in the comedy community missed out on tickets for Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year. Tragic. 🥲
Luckily, we’ve stepped in and are livestreaming it on NextUp next Monday, just for you!
If you’ve got friends or family who fell victim to the dreaded waitlist, feel free to share this link with them. We can’t promise you hero status, but it won’t hurt. Will share more info about the lineup soon - it looks awesome! 🤩
Live from The Bill Murray Update 🎤
Checking in with the team now! Hang tight.
Out of interest (and nothing more)… Did anyone make any New Year resolutions or habit goals for 2026?
FYI, this is not a support group and don't worry we're not turning into a millennial health podcast, haha! Just being politely nosey. 😏
Kai re: the live stream being difficult to find.
Here is an example from my pixel phone
🐸 Beat the Frog Livestream Update!
The team at the Frog & Bucket are a few minutes delayed, but the livestream will be starting soon.
See ya shortly!
What's On This Week? 🔴
Oh we're so back baby! Let's get those livestreams started again, shall we? I know you've missed them...
🐸 Beat The Frog (Monday): New Comedians try to 'beat the frog' in this anarchic, iconic show. This is the most unpredictable comedy night in the north.
👼 Live From the Bill Murray (Thursday):
This comedy night showcases the best talent in the UK and beyond. Get to see tomorrow's stars just before they break big.
See you in the livestream chat! Don't forget the snacks.
