The BBC New Comedy Awards, the UK's biggest comedy talent search, is filming at Hockley Social Club Birmingham on Friday 5 September.

Star of Taskmaster and Mr. Big Stuff, Fatiha El-Ghorri is joined by award-winning, pink-haired local comic, Lindsey Santoro, to judge five of the hottest comics as they battle it out for a place in the BBC One Grand Final.

For 30-years, these prestigious awards have been launching the careers of the UK’s best-loved comedians. Past entrants include Lee Mack, John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Peter Kay, Jason Manford, Joe Lycett, Tom Allen, Rhod Gilbert, Alan Carr and Dan Tiernan to name a few.

Don’t miss this chance to watch future comedy stars being born! Exclusive free audience invites are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve tickets here.