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By JORDANA SEAL, NEWS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 13:07 EDT, 23 August 2025 | Updated: 13:07 EDT, 23 August 2025 <\/p>\n

British comedian Sam Nicoresti has become the first trans woman<\/a> to win an award for Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Festival<\/a> Fringe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The show Baby Doomer explores life as a trans woman and won the Taffner Family best comedy show prize at the Edinburgh<\/a> Comedy Awards.<\/p>\n

The hour-long show was described as a ‘glistening new stand-up show’ from ‘burgeoning trans icon Sam Nicoresti’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nica Burns, director of the awards, said: ‘Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer is a masterfully woven, polished and delightfully human show that captures an essential moment with, to paraphrase her words, laughs by the seconds.<\/p>\n

‘Packed with relatable set pieces that linger long after, Sam is a fresh, bright voice that we need in 2025.’<\/p>\n

Ayoade Bamgboye picked up the best newcomer award for her debut show Swings and Roundabouts.<\/p>\n

Described as the most prestigious prizes in the world of comedy, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been running since 1981.<\/p>\n

Ms Burns added: ‘Our 2025 winners capture the spirit of comedy right now: bold, brilliant, and deeply connected to audiences.<\/p>\n

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British comedian Sam Nicoresti (pictured) has become the first trans woman to win an award for Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe<\/p>\n

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Pictured: The nominees for the Best\u00a0Comedy Show award in the 45th Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe<\/p>\n

‘In very different ways, they’ve each created shows that feel utterly of this moment, sparking laughter while saying something lasting.<\/p>\n

‘Together, they remind us why the Fringe matters, a place where the freshest voices can shine. The future of British comedy is in excellent hands.’<\/p>\n

\u00a0She continued:\u00a0‘Ayoade Bamgboye’s debut hour is electric, constantly keeping you on your toes.<\/p>\n

‘What begins as an everyday anecdote about the Co-op unfolds into a rich, often surreal world, layered with profound emotional depth.’<\/p>\n

The other shows nominated for the Taffner Family best comedy show gong were: Dan Tiernan: All In; Ed Night: Your Old Mucker; Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty; John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven; Katie Norris: Go West, Old Maid; Sam Jay: We The People; and Creepy Boys: SLUGS.<\/p>\n

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