Nina Conti back at Leeds City Varieties for DVD recording

Most people would struggle to name three ventriloquists who are active on the comedy circuit today – a demonstration of just how hard it is to succeed in the art form.

Probably the first name from everyone’s lips though would be Nina Conti, a comedian who has been bringing ventriloquism to a new generation of comedy fans via live shows and TV programmes.

Conti had an amazing 2013. She picked up a BAFTA nomination for her critically acclaimed documentary A Ventriloquist’s Story: Her Master’s Voice before going on to win the British Comedy Award for Best Female in December.

Her appearance on Live At The Apollo proved an online sensation and she was a regular fixture in Christopher Guest’s cult HBO series Family Tree.

Her rise up the comedy ladder looks set to continue in 2014, with a DVD recording of her Dolly Mixtures show scheduled for Tuesday 15 April at Leeds City Varieties.

Dolly Mixtures, which she toured last year, will perform two shows at 7pm and 9pm as she introduces her daughter, her handyman, her gran, her oldest friend and a stray dog. Given there’s some audience interaction, no two performances are ever the same – with the publicity material pointing out it’s “a show that refuses to go as rehearsed.”

The last few tickets to the DVD recording are available to buy via Nina’s website, or you might like to answer this question to potentially win a pair:

Where will Nina Conti be recording her 2014 DVD? 

You’ll need to email your answer to [email protected] by 5pm on Wednesday 9 April, along with your name and telephone number (mobile preferable). Please state which time you’d prefer to see the show – 7pm or 9pm.

The winner will be contacted within 24 hours of the closing time. If we cannot contact the winner, or if the winner can no longer attend, we will reselect a winner from the list of entrants.

Please only enter if you are able to attend the show.