Biography
Jonny Awsum is an award-winning comedian who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy. After building his reputation on the UK comedy circuit, where he is a regular headliner and closing act, Jonny shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet, racking up over 50 million views on YouTube. Following BGT, Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a starring role in his first pantomime, and tour support to both Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre tours. After being inundated with requests to perform his own tour, Jonny created the show ‘Jonny Awsum is Coming to Town’ and played to full houses in many of the UK’s towns before COVID-19 put a temporary halt on live performances.
Undeterred, Jonny set about writing a virtual show specifically for youngsters. The show proved a hit, winning Best Kids’ Show at the 2021 Leicester Comedy Festival and is now being booked for live performances by family-friendly festivals and events all across the country. In 2022, Jonny performed at the Glastonbury Festival, supported Jason Manford in arenas around the country and recorded his 2000th show for a new live album. Jonny regularly pops up on TV and radio. He has featured on BBC Breakfast, GMTV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and Absolute Radio, and has appeared in TV commercials for brands including Cravendale, EDF, The Post Office, VW and Samsung.
Jonny regularly headlines across all the top UK comedy clubs including the Glee Clubs, Hot Water, The Comedy Store, Up The Creek, Manfords Comedy Clubs, Frog and Bucket and many more.
He also has hosted and entertained at corporate events and private functions across the world and received prestigious testimonials for his performance.
“It was so smart, I think this whole kind of musical thing, singing, it really works for you because it makes you stand out, I like you a lot”
– Simon Cowell
“Brilliantly inventive…you went to town…we couldn’t want for anything more!”
– David Walliams
“It was absolutely brilliant…it was the best ending to a show ever!”
– Amanda Holden
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits"
"He'll get you laughing from deep within your belly...will have you grinning from ear to ear."
"Jonny Awsum positively smashed this musical comedy show, taking the audience all the way with him...That's entertainment"
Awards & Competitions
- Winner - 'Best Kids Show' - Leicester Comedy Festival Awards - 2021
- Nominee - 'Best Kids Show' - Leicester Comedy Festival Awards - 2019
- Semi Finalist - Britain's Got Talent - ITV - 2017
Appearances & Credits
- TV & Radio & Commercial:
- Britain's Got Talent - Semi Finalist - ITV
- Commercial - Hero - HAGEBAU
- Commercial - Hero - MIGROS
- Commercial - Hero - SAMSUNG
- Commercial - Hero - SUVACARE
- Commercial - Hero - USE IT, Experian
- Commercial - Balcony Buddy - CO OP
- Commercial - Hero - MISSION WRAPS
- Commercial - Barman, SAVANNA CIDER
- Jason Manford Show - Absolute Radio
- BBC Radio 2
- Radio 5 Live
- Festivals:
- Glastonbury Festival
- Henley Festival
- Reading Festival
- Leicester Comedy Festival
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Kendal Calling
- Download Festival