RedWIllow New Comedian of the Year 2026

Didn’t like the racist jokes directed at the audience by the compere & one of the acts. Lazy, outdated and offensive comedy. Preference would be 2 acts on for longer rather than 3. Two hours before the main act was too long.

Well done for dealing with the very rude lady on the gallery so swiftly. There's always one!!!

The "host" was poor at best. He did not know how to deal with the "lady" in the balcony. First act was not great, she repeated almost every sentence, was this to pad out her time? The second act was promising but seemed in a hurry to leave and only got about 30 mins. Dylan Moran's style is to just wander around subjects like a drunk in the pub, which can be ok if you have some topics to wax lyrical about. He started ok, but then drifted off in blind alleys, which he openly admitted he didn't know how to get out of. Drop the keyboard thing as well, it does nothing for the act. Drinks are eye wateringly expensive!

It was such a great night, brilliant compete and all acts were excellent, a perfect crescendo to the last act, the incredible Dylan Moran. Love the venue too, super atmosphere at the Cinemac. Will certainly come again. Well done to everyone