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THE DIRTY DOZEN 2025

Have you got what it takes to be the Big  Dirty One?

Now approaching it's 6th year, this
competition has become one of the most popular events  among Shaft Of Wit Comedy audiences.  It attracts acts of all levels, from veteran profesional entertainers to fresh out the box new acts.
 I'm proud to say it  is  widely considered to be a really fun, well run and worthwhile gig to go for, by the majority of those that have previously done it. 

Whether you fancy it for fun, for the experience or for the opportunity to get on the radar for future booking, the saloon door is now open.
 
Thank you for taking thge time to visit the website. 

If you have performed at a Dirty Dozen night before, you are welcome to chuck your hat in the ring again. 

12 COMEDIANS

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A line up of twelve comedians perform in a show of three parts. 

Acts of all levels of experience are welcome.

and selections are made to offer a range of styles for the evening to be enjoyable for the audience.

Up to Three performers from each heat will progress to the Grand Final event on April 12th (Venue tba)

05 MINUTES

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Every performer will have a maximum of 5 minutes stage time.  The time begins at the end of the an intro track and ends with an audible signal. 

An audience vote follows each section of the show, So being on early is not such a bad thing

All performers should come prepared with an additional One Minute of material In the event that they are selected for the final vote-off. 

01 WINNER

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The audience vote for their favourite comedian after each section of the show. Placing the name of their chosen act into a hat. 

The winner from each section  will be required to perform one minute with the  overall winner  decided by  a clap-off

The overall winner of the heat event receives a £100 Cash and progresses to The Grand Final for an much bigger cash prize

Acts from each heat will be offered a 5 minute support spot on a 

Shaft Of Wit Club Night.

HEAT #1 
JANUARY 17th 2025

VENUE 

THE WHITE HORSE ,

CHEDGRAVE  |  NORFOLK

HEAT #2 
FEBRUARY 22nd 2025

VENUE 

THE BANK ART CENTRE

EYE | SUFFOLK

HEAT #3  (If required)
MARCH 2025 (TBC)

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GRAND FINAL
Provisional Date is 
APRIL 11th 2025 (tbc)

VENUE  - To Be Decided

The Final will Include some past winners

WINNER GETS A CASH PRIZE

(Minimum £300)

PLUS

A paid support spot on a

BIG COMEDY CLUBNIGHT

with profile headline act. 

 

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