COMEDY

Best in Class has been providing a platform for working class comics to perform at Edinburgh Fringe since 2018.

With many Best in Class alumni going on to TV, radio and live show success, the showcase is seen by all as a launch pad for working class acts in the comedy industry.

Best in Class has won both the Edinburgh Comedy Award and the Ish Edinburgh Comedy Award, as well as gaining rave reviews in the press.

Described by The Scotsman as “a fantastic crowd-funded initiative which brings working-class comics to the Fringe” (****), “wonderfully funny” (**** Broadway World) and “a great showcase of genuine talent” (**** The Wee Review).

The Best in Class showcase has become one of the hottest tickets in town and now, London, its your only chance to see some of the Best in Class 2025 comedians and Alumni.

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Hannah Wheetman

Self-deprecating with a huge head and awful accent. Winner of the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022. Shortlisted BBC New Act 2023. Runner up in the 2019 Best New Act category in the West Midlands Comedy Awards. 3rd in the egg and spoon race 2004.

“Hilarious in any room” Jericho Comedy

Matt Pugsley

Proud Bristolian, Matt Pugsley, may look no nonsense - but he finds the nonsense in everything. Offering a relatable romp through stories of working class misadventure and unorthodox approaches to dealing with whatever life throws his way. From observation quips to uproarious storytelling, from morose to mischievous, he is a versatile performer, guaranteed to be engaging and hilarious throughout. Pugsley has reached the finals of numerous comedy competitions, and proven to be a firm audience favourite.

“Funny, Witty, Nicely Delivered” BBC Sounds

“Took the roof off! A brilliant mind with fantastic lines” Comedy Huddle, Cheltenham  

Ibs Sesay

A North London-based comedian who finds humor in life’s broken aspects: beds, body parts, and Britain. Runner up in the Max Turner Prize and a regular contributor to the cult podcast Wrestle Club UK. With performances at the Wandsworth Fringe and a four-star reviewed show, Organised Chaos, Ibs continues to captivate audiences with his sharp wit and unique perspective.    

Gabrielle MacPherson

She has been a finalist in competitions at Leicester Square Theatre and The Stand Up Club, a semi finalist in So you think you’re funny? And placed third in the Max Turner Prize.

“Her ‘sod the lot of you’ attitude is definitely a winner.” Chortle

“Delightfully deadpan, skillfully surreal, and very bloody funny!” Maisie Adam  

Tasha Cluskey

An up and coming working class comic hailing from east London. She will be bringing you tales from her life growing up on the breadline with that cheeky cockney attitude.

"Funny, polished and hot"Katherine Ryan

Jen Nolan

Best in class ‘23, Leicester Square theatre new act semi finalist 22/23, queerovison champion of champions, LGBT new comedian of the year semi finalist

"Confident and energetic with big laughs" Broadway world

"Wicked" Tom Davis