Sam Nicoresti took the esteemed award for their show Baby Doomer, while Ayoade Bamgboye won the award for best newcomer.

The Edinburgh Comedy Award – the world’s largest comedy prize – has launched the careers of countless stars, from Al Murray ...

An act which explores life as a trans woman has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Comedian Sam Nicoresti has become the first transgender performer to win the Edinburgh Fringe’s Best Comedy Show award with her show, Baby Doomer. Baby Doomer is about Nicoresti’s life as a trans ...

Also honoured at the awards was Ayoade Bamgboye, who received the coveted Best Newcomer award for her debut show, Swings and ...

An Edinburgh Fringe show which explores life as a trans woman has won a prestigious award at the famous festival. Sam ...

In pursuit of the perfect skirt suit, Sam Nicoresti has devised an excellent antidote to the state of the world.

Sam Nicoresti has won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for the best show on the Fringe, becoming the first trans comedian to take the accolade. Accepting the prize, they said: ‘A year ago, my girlfriend ...

The winners have been announced for the 2025 edition of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Sam Nicoresti's Baby Doomer won best ...

Dan Tiernan and Sam Nicoresti have been named among the line-up of eight comedians shortlisted for the coveted Best Comedy ...

Nominees for the DLT Entertainment best newcomer award are: Ada and Bron: The Origin Of Love; Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings And Roundabouts; Elouise Eftos: Australia’s First Attractive Comedian; Kate Owens: ...

Sam Nicoresti has won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for the best show on the Fringe, becoming the first trans comedian to take the accolade.