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# NCF Comedy – Canalhouse Comedy Night New Act & New Material Spots

NCF Comedy accepts gig applications for all levels. Its Canalhouse Comedy Night is specifically used for new acts and new material, with application options including brand-new 'have a go' acts, newcomer try-out spots, professional/semi-professional try-out and new-material spots, and general experience.

## About the venue

Canalhouse

Address

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Organiser

NCF Comedy

## Where to find it

## Book a spot

When you can get up at this night.

No fixed schedule on file — contact the organiser below to find out when spots are available.

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## Try Before You Gig

Before you book a spot, go and watch a night at the room. You will learn the crowd, the vibe, how the MC runs it and what material lands — so when you do get up, you are not guessing. Comedians who scout a venue first bomb less and get asked back more.

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## Reviews

Real feedback from comedians who have performed at this venue, found across the web.

The Canalhouse Comedy Night, organized by NCF Comedy, is a well-regarded, award-winning new act and new material night in Nottingham. It has received recognition as the 'Best Small Comedy Club' and 'Best Open Mic Night' at the Midlands Comedy Awards. Feedback from the comedy community highlights it as a significant platform for emerging talent and a supportive environment for established acts to test new material. While specific, detailed performer-written reviews are scarce, the night is widely cited by industry observers and local reviewers as a cornerstone of the Nottingham comedy scene.

Unknown

Notts Comedy Review · Unknown

N/A 

My favourite night of the comedy calendar.

Unknown

Notts Comedy Review · Unknown

N/A 

Regarding a performer: 'Mark Pellington is difficult to review. He was the winner, he added life to the night, demonstrated some stage craft and for a new act, did extremely well. You could be forgiven for thinking that he has a future in comedy.'

Ben Macpherson

Paria Theatre · Unknown

N/A 

NCF comedy is one of the finest supporters of emerging comedy talent in Nottingham.

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