The Met’s annual comedy competition is back!

Don’t miss this chance to see six up-and-coming comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year.

Competing will be Chloe Reynolds, Eddy Midgeley, Henry Michael, Jack Wood, Lewis Coleman, and Louis Etienne.

The evening will compered by Alex Boardman, with the winner decided by an expert panel of judges.

Alex Boardman is a highly respected, veteran stand-up comedian and writer who has been a pillar of the UK comedy circuit since the late 1990s. Renowned for his razor-sharp wit and remarkable ability to improvise, he is widely regarded as one of the premier comperes in the country, effortlessly handling audiences at major clubs like The Comedy Store and Frog & Bucket.

Beyond his prowess as a live performer, Boardman is a talented scriptwriter and producer, having written for high-profile TV and radio programmes on the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. He is also dedicated to nurturing new talent, regularly running comedy workshops. Known for his warm, engaging style and natural northern charm, he remains a vital, enduring force in British comedy.

It’s going to be funny. It’s going to be nerve wracking. Who will win? Come along and find out.

The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition is organised by Comedy in a Van, the people behind First Thursday Comedy.