NextUp Comedy Ltd is a UK video-on-demand and streaming service based in

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specialising in stand-up comedy shows. Founded in November 2016 by Daniel Berg, Sarah Henley and Kenny Cavey, the platform provides users access to a 200+ library of on-demand comedy specials and short sets and weekly livestreams direct from comedy clubs and

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. Comedians with shows on the platform are supported through a 50/50 revenue share model and NextUp provides rehearsal space for comedians in its London office. The platform consists of 60 minute comedy 'specials' which makes you feel "like you’re watching a comedian on tour, or a mixed bill night with 10 minute sets from different acts - like you’re at the best comedy club in town." NextUp also hosts a variety of 'shorts' which are 10 minute clips aimed at giving viewers a taste for the comedian and their show. NextUp Comedy live streams comedy shows happening across the UK from local venues to festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe straight to the viewer's devices at home. They also scout the circuit to serve their subscribers the best shows, with new and exclusive releases every quarter. NextUp Comedy also reflect the variety of the comedy scene better than any other platform with observational stand-up alongside character comedians, musical comedy, sketch groups, and alternative acts. Subscribers can watch worldwide instantly on the web on their website or via their apps on

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and Android smartphones and tablets,

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and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. NextUp shows can also cast with AirPlay and

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, whilst on their iOS and Android app subscribers can download shows to watch offline. NextUp Comedy is headquartered in London, England and not only features shows happening in the greater London area, but stand-up gigs happening all over the United Kingdom.

History

NextUp was founded in the UK in November 2016 by Daniel Berg, Sarah Henley and Kenny Cavey, the owners of

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and live comedy night ''ComComedy''. Their co-Founding Director is Stuart Snaith, formerly of

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. Bil Bungay from venture capitalist firm Velocity is among their board members. In 2017 the company secured £230,000 (US$297,000) in its latest

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, and signed deals with both Amazon Channels and Virgin Atlantic to broadcast their specials on the airline's in-flight entertainment.

Features

The company's primary business is its subscription-based platform, which offers a library of live comedy specials (including those filmed and edited by the in-house production team), live recording tickets and discounts. It has been referred to as the "

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of UK stand-up Comedy". Comedians with shows on the platform are supported through a 50/50 revenue share model and NextUp provides rehearsal space for comedians in its London office.

Comedians filmed by NextUp

Notable comedians who have had their shows filmed by NextUp include: * Abigoliah Schamaun *

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* Alice Fraser * Brendon Burns * Brennan Reece *

Danielle Ward Danielle Ward (born 9 October 1978) is a British stand-up comedian and writer. Career Ward worked as an economic researcher at London's South Korean Embassy before she became a comedian. In 2006, Ward won the '' Time Outs Critic's Choice aw ...

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* Eleanor Morton * Esther Manito *

Fern Brady Fern Marie Brady (born 26 May 1986) is a Scottish comedian, podcaster, and writer. Before becoming a stand-up comedian Brady worked as a journalist. She achieved fame as a stand-up comedian by entering stand-up competitions such as at the Edin ...

* Funmbi Omotayo * Gráinne Maguire * Holly Burn * Jordan Brookes *

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Kiri Pritchard-McLean Kiri Louise Pritchard-McLean (born 1986) is a Welsh comedian and writer. She has performed for several consecutive years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and won five Chortle Awards. Career Pritchard-McLean is the director and writer for sketc ...

Laura Lexx Laura Lexx (born 28 September 1986) is an English comedian and writer originally from Somerset. Early life and education Laura Lexx was brought up in Taunton before studying drama at the University of Kent from 2005 to 2009, graduating with a m ...

* Lauren Pattison *

Lou Sanders Lou Sanders is a British stand-up comedian, writer and actress from Broadstairs, Kent. Early life Sanders grew up in Broadstairs, Kent with her mother and her stepfather, a history teacher. Her father was periodically present. Sanders moved ou ...

Maisie Adam Maisie Adam (born 24 January 1994) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Early life Maisie Adam grew up in Pannal, North Yorkshire, with her parents Phillip and Jill Adam, and her younger brother Daniel. At 14, she was diagnosed ...

* Njambi McGrath * Paul Sinha *

Rachel Parris Rachel Sarah Parris (born 27 May 1984) is an English comedian, musician, actress and presenter. She hosts the satirical news show '' Late Night Mash'' (formerly ''The Mash Report''). Early life Parris attended Loughborough High School. She holds ...

* Sam Simmons *

Tom Stade Tom Stade is a Canadian comedian who currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland with his wife Trudy and their two children. Stade was encouraged to move from his hometown of Vancouver to the UK in 2001 by his friend and fellow comedian, Craig Campbell ...

Tiff Stevenson Tiffany Stevenson (born 29 September 1978) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Career Stevenson started her career as an actress. Her credits include ''The Office'', '' Days That Shook the World'', ''People Just Do Nothing'' an ...

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