Goodbear is a sketch comedy double act composed of Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment. Their 2019 show ''Dougal'' was nominated for 'Best Show' at the 2019

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Formation

Barnes and Perryment met at

Leeds University , mottoeng = And knowledge will be increased , established = 1831 – Leeds School of Medicine1874 – Yorkshire College of Science1884 - Yorkshire College1887 – affiliated to the federal Victoria University1904 – University of Leeds , ...

, where they were members of The Leeds Tealights. In 2012, their Leeds Tealights Edinburgh show ''Sexy Chubby'' was directed by

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Edinburgh (2015–present)

Goodbear's debut fringe show was at the 2015 Fringe. Since then, they have received critical acclaim from ''The Guardian', The Sunday Times', The Telegraph', The Scotsman', Chortle'', and many more. Their live shows are directed by George Chilcott, artistic director of

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, and accompanied by an original score by Max Perryment. In 2019, their show ''Dougal'' was nominated for 'Best Comedy Show' at the Dave

, presented by

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and

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. In 2020, ''Dougal'' was also nominated for a Chortle Award.

References

External links

* {{official, goodbearcomedy.com British comedy duos 2015 establishments in the United Kingdom Performing groups established in 2015