Listen to this article:One of the annual highlights of the bingo calendar is the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller contest and the 2025 edition is heating up, with the quarter-final stage now in full swing.
Two of the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller quarter-finals have already taken place and each one attracted a huge audience. The good news is, if youāre a comedy and bingo fan, then you can still enjoy the remaining quarter-finals, which are set to take place at Dabbers HQ in Houndsditch, London, on Sunday 8th and Sunday 22nd June.
If you are unfamiliar with the contest, then you are in for a treat, as it is no ordinary bingo night. Each year, 24 performers, including comedians, drag acts, cabaret stars and all-round entertainers, are invited to battle it out to become the next great comedy bingo caller. Each entrant is faced with the challenge of hosting a live bingo show thatās part stand-up, part game show, and entirely unpredictable.
The competition is intense, with a Ā£1,000 cash prize and a one-year contract to host at Dabbers up for grabs. In order to win, contestants must survive several rounds of high-energy entertainment, where audience interaction and inventive calling are just as important as punchlines and stage presence.
There is fantastic news for bingo fans and comedy lovers, as Dabbers is offering free tickets to both remaining quarter-final events. As a bonus, every guest also receives a complimentary Malibu summer cocktail on arrival, which is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the show. To claim your spot, simply send them an email with the subject line āBritish Comedy Guideā, and you will be able to bring up to four guests along for the ride.
The doors for both Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller quarter-finals will open at 12:30 pm with the show beginning at 1:30 pm. The third quarter-final will feature Kirsty Lucas, Bert Broadbent, Kym Nelson (as Skye), and Well Well Miguel, while the fourth quarter-final will see Su Mi, Lady Bolognese, Lorra Videv, and Jo Phaure battle it out.
Each of these four-person quarter-finals will see two contestants progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for Wednesday evenings on 2nd July and 9th July. The grand finale will take place on Wednesday, 16th July, where just one performer will be crowned Comedy Caller Winner 2025.
Dabbers managing director Jonny Unknown explained that the contest has become a reliable springboard for emerging talent.
“Over the years, we’ve discovered incredible talent through this competition – comedians, drag stars, and larger-than-life hosts who bring something fresh to the stage. Past winners and contestants include Kate Butch, Viggo Venn, Dan Tiernan, Amy Webber and Lorna Rose Treen who have gone on to make waves in the comedy and cabaret worlds – I’m always keen to see where we can take the Dabbers and the bingo format to next, what new ideas can spin it all over again?”
The competitionās format is simple but effective. Four heats were held between April and May, and the top three from each heat advanced to the quarter-finals. Each quarter-final features four contestants, with two progressing to the semis. Two semi-finals will decide the final four, and just one of them will walk away with the title, the money, and the job.
It is a great show for anyone who loves their entertainment fast-paced, interactive, and slightly unhinged. Whether youāre a bingo regular or simply looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon, the Comedy Caller competition is a brilliantly lively way to spend a day.
You can find here tickets, they are usually priced from Ā£10, but, as mentioned, if you move quickly, you can catch the next two Dabbers Bingo Comedy quarter-finals for free and enjoy a complimentary Malibu cocktail while youāre at it. Dabbers HQ is just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station, making it easy to get to from across London.
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