Comedy Contest Gong Wrong thrives at Barnsley Comedy Club with exciting new nights planned
Up and coming comic Marty Riley from Huddersfield was overjoyed to win comedy competition Gong Wrong at Barnsley Comedy Club, where the winner is chosen by the audience.
Marty was one of four acts who performed in front of a packed crowd and went head to head to see who could get the most laughs - with Marty having the crowds in fits of laughter with his alternative act.
The established contest has grown in popularity since it began at Barnsley Comedy Club this summer and showcases the best of new Northern talent, with each act having ten minutes to shine. At the end of each set the audience decides if they get to stay…or get gonged off immediately, with the favourite act eventually being crowned the winner.
After winning the coveted accolade on Saturday, Marty said: “It was great to win Gong Wrong at Barnsley Comedy Club and what a venue! Perfect for comedy and perfect for those wanting a different kind of evening entertainment. Barnsley has a real asset here and long may it continue to thrive.”
Regular MC, Andy Mitchell, himself a Yorkshire comic from Huddersfield, said he was thrilled with the turn out and the atmosphere, with everyone who attended having a night filled with laughter. And now he is looking forward to a special Christmas comedy night this Saturday featuring two acts who have previously reached the finals of the BBC New Comedian of The Year.
Andy said: “It was a high energy room with a packed out audience. Gong Wrong is a great platform for the best new talent in The North, some of whom have since gone on to appear on television.
“This Saturday we will be taking things up a level at Barnsley Comedy Club with two comedians who have previously been successful on the BBC New Comedian Of The Year - Tom Little and Maxine Wade - as well as Yorkshire comic Ben Turner.
“I am looking forward to a great atmosphere and giving the audience the chance to experience comedy in a purpose built comedy club. The last few gigs at Barnsley Comedy Club have been amazing. The atmosphere is electric - we would love everyone to experience it, even if just once"
“We have a limited amount of £10 tickets available at comedybay.co.uk for this Saturday's Christmas comedy night, but customers will need to move quickly.”