Unleash Your Comedy Genius: The Ultimate Bingo Caller Competition
Bingo Meets Stand-Up in an Uproarious Showdown
Imagine a bingo hall transformed into a comedy club, where laughter echoes louder than the call of numbers. Welcome to the Dabbers Comedy Caller Competition, where the spotlight shines on the UK’s wittiest and most charismatic performers. If you’ve got the chops to turn a bingo game into a laugh riot, this is your chance to steal the show and potentially kickstart your comedy career.
The Prize: A Launchpad to Comedic Stardom
This isn’t just about cracking jokes; it’s a golden opportunity to propel your career to new heights. The grand prize? A cool £1,000 cash, a coveted performance slot at a top festival, and a 12-month paid hosting gig at Dabbers – the UK’s premier bingo-comedy venue. But that’s not all; industry insiders, bookers, and agents will be watching, ready to discover the next big thing.
Previous Winners: A Glimpse of Success
Need proof? Just look at the competition’s alumni:
– Viggo Venn, Britain’s Got Talent 2023 winner
– Kate Butch, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 5 star
– Dru Cripps, 2024 Dabbers Comedy Caller winner, wowed audiences with mime, beatboxing, and improv
These talented individuals used the Dabbers stage as their launchpad, and now it’s your turn.
How to Enter: Showcase Your Comedic Brilliance
Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s how to get involved:
1. Record a short video (around a minute) showcasing your bingo-calling style and personality.
2. Submit your video before March 8, 2025, via the official Dabbers Social Bingo application page.
3. If selected, get ready to bring the house down in the live competition.
Tip: Let Your Personality Shine
Judges are looking for energy, charisma, and a unique twist on the classic bingo call. Let your personality shine through, and don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Competition Timeline: Brace Yourself for Laughter
– Heats: April 6, April 13, April 27, May 11
– Quarter-Finals: May 18, June 1, June 8, June 22
– Semi-Finals: July 2, July 9
– Grand Final: July 16
Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the show kicking off at 8:00 PM.
A Stage Like No Other: Where Comedy Meets Bingo
This isn’t a standard comedy gig or a quiet bingo night. It’s an unpredictable mix of both, with the audience as much a part of the action as the performers. Prepare to:
– Test your improv skills with a live, unpredictable crowd
– Command a stage where spontaneity and audience banter take center stage
– Keep the laughs coming while keeping the game flowing
– Show you can turn bingo calling into pure entertainment
Do You Have What It Takes to Be the UK’s Funniest Bingo Caller?
Some gigs come and go, but others open doors. This could be one of them. If you’ve got the charisma, quick wit, and stage presence to turn bingo into a show, step up and prove it. Or, if you know someone who’d be perfect for this, send it their way.
Ready to take the mic? Apply now or grab your tickets to catch the next big comedy star in action.
About the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Competition
Established in 2019, the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Competition has become the UK’s premier event for blending stand-up comedy with the classic game of bingo. Each year, performers from all walks of entertainment – stand-up comedians, drag artists, cabaret stars, and improvisers – take the stage, transforming traditional number-calling into a full-on comedic spectacle.
Now celebrating its fifth year, the competition has become a career launchpad for rising comedic talent, pushing the boundaries of what a bingo caller can be and proving that with the right mix of wit, charisma, and showmanship, bingo can be just as thrilling as a stand-up set!
