Comedy Nominations 2026
Nick Mohammed
Show Pony
Nick Mohammed’s acclaimed Show Pony transforms his much-loved alter ego Mr Swallow into a richly layered theatrical creation that combines character comedy, magic and personal storytelling. Nick’s biggest and most ambitious show to date, it balances spectacle with emotional honesty, exploring identity, representation and creative freedom while remaining delightfully absurd throughout. Drawing on nearly two decades of character development, Show Pony reveals the man behind the mask without ever breaking it, using inventive stagecraft, bespoke illusions and exceptional comic craft to create a uniquely original live experience. The result is inventive, thoughtful and consistently hilarious.
Sam Nicoresti
Baby Doomer
Sam Nicoresti's Baby Doomer is a fearless, inventive and deeply funny comedy that turns questions of identity, transition, mental health and belonging into an uplifting and unexpectedly universal experience. Built around Nicoresti's search for the perfect skirt suit, the show combines fast-paced stand-up, sharp social observation and remarkable emotional honesty, finding humour in situations that are often treated with fear or misunderstanding. Critics praised its originality, warmth and extraordinary joke rate, while audiences responded to its ability to balance personal vulnerability with infectious joy. Bold, surprising and life-affirming, Baby Doomer expands the possibilities of contemporary stand-up.
Susie McCabe
Coming of Rage
Susie McCabe's Coming of Rage is a masterclass in contemporary stand-up, blending sharp wit, emotional honesty and exceptional storytelling. Following a health scare at 44, a determination to embrace a less stressful life, and a year in which everything seemed to come crashing down around her, McCabe finds comedy in heartbreak, family, perimenopause and the chaos of modern life. Combining fearless performance with sophisticated writing and expertly paced storytelling, she transforms deeply personal experiences into something universally funny, moving and relatable. Coming of Rage demonstrates how comedy can be both artistically ambitious and broadly accessible, challenging expectations of what stand-up can achieve.



