The search for York’s funniest comedian is on! Thirty-six of the UK’s sharpest new comedians will be descending on Friargate Theatre in York to battle it out on stage for a chance to win the coveted title of Jorvik Comedian of the Year.

No safety nets. No sympathy laughs. Just jokes that land or die trying.

One title. One year. One winner.

If you want to see the brightest stars of the future before they get expensive, this is where it starts!