Cornwall's FIRST ever Comedian of the Year to win 'Jethro Cup'
The winner will be awarded a tankard like the one Jethro used to take on stage
Last updated 29th May 2022
Cornwall's first ever 'Comedian of the Year' will win a cup named after Jethro, in this month's comedy competition.
The event saw 18 of the county's best up and coming comedians going head to head over two semi-finals on 15th and 22nd May.
Audiences then voted for their favourite acts to go through to the final on Sunday 29th May.
David Arnold, event organiser and host, said: "The comedy scene in Cornwall is thriving at the minute, there are monthly comedy nights running in Falmouth, St Austell and Newquay to name just a few, so it felt like a great time to shine a spotlight on all the local talent".
The 'Cornwall Comedian of the Year' will be crowned at the old station building in Saltash on Sunday.
After getting blessing from some of Jethro's family for naming the award after him, the 'Jethro Cup' will take the form of a tankard, much like the one he used to take on stage with him.
David continued: "When talking about Geoffrey Rowe, he put the Cornish sense of humour firmly on the map and it feels right that his legacy is carried forward by the next generation of comedians from the county.
"He was famed for carrying a tankard on stage, in fact he was even buried with it, as such a replacement tankard bearing his name will be awarded to the winner of the competition in May".
Jethro's life partner Jennie described it as a "fitting way to remember the man that got such joy from making other people laugh".
Hundreds gathered for Jethro's funeral at Truro Cathedral in January, after a procession from his old comedy club at Lewdown.