RAW Comedy at His Majesty's Theatre

After throwing caution to the wind and taking the ultimate leap, the most recent crop of RAW Comedy contestants thrash it out in the Newcastle Heat.

For these newbies, being crowned this year’s National RAW Comedy champion results in a fast-track to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe where they'll be catapulted into the international spotlight.

The likes of Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng and Celia Pacquola have all launched their careers after conquering RAW Comedy. What greatness will be uncovered this year?