Dave Wilder
Press clippings
The Halls Of Ridiculous win 2023 Southport New Comedian Of The Year title with superb improv show
The Halls Of Ridiculous Chris Lumb (BBC Three: Russell Howard's Good News) and Phil Allan-Smith (BBC One: This Is My House) took home the trophy, with a really unusual double act which left the audience roaring with laughter. Runner-up on the night was Sallyann Fellowes, from Egham in Surrey. A regular on the stand-up circuit she brought "an unpredictable, unique brand of comedy weirdness". Third was Dave Wilder. Based in Brighton, by day Dave is a best-selling, award-winning author.
Andrew Brown, Stand Up For Southport, 11th October 2023West End New Act Of The Year Final review
Set up in 2022 to give a profile boost to new comedians struggling post-pandemic, the West End New Act Of The Year showcases a lot of acts - no fewer than 15 at the final plus six more entrants given 'one to watch' status.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2023