Sam Nicoresti becomes first transgender comedian to win Edinburgh Comedy Award
Her show 'Baby Doomer' exploring life as a trans woman takes top prize as Ayoade Bamgboye wins best newcomer.
Yahoo News reports that Sam Nicoresti won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Comedy Show with her set “Baby Doomer,” becoming the first transgender performer to take the prestigious prize:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}.
The show, which explores life as a trans woman, earned a £10,000 prize and critical acclaim.
Ayoade Bamgboye received the Best Newcomer award for her debut show “Swings and Roundabouts,” while the Victoria Wood award went to Comedy Club 4 Kids:contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}.
Awards director Nica Burns praised the winners as bold and brilliant, saying they capture the spirit of modern comedy.
The accolade has launched the careers of many household names over its 45‑year history.
The show, which explores life as a trans woman, earned a £10,000 prize and critical acclaim.
Ayoade Bamgboye received the Best Newcomer award for her debut show “Swings and Roundabouts,” while the Victoria Wood award went to Comedy Club 4 Kids:contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}.
Awards director Nica Burns praised the winners as bold and brilliant, saying they capture the spirit of modern comedy.
The accolade has launched the careers of many household names over its 45‑year history.
