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Arthur Rainey Cup

Bridgwater Carnival Arthur Rainey Cup

Inscribed: – Arthur Rainey Memorial Cup. Bridgwater Carnival Concerts.

Arthur Rainey was the owner of Starkey Knight and Ford Brewery.

Awarded for: – Concert – Comedy Act.

This cup was Presented in 1965 for the best comedy front of curtain act.

In 2000 it was re-awarded for best comedy from any concert act.

Winners

Year
Title
Club
2024
Magical Mystery Tour
2022
Hillbillies of Bulk Rock
2019
Kevin Cripwell
2018
Brandon Filler
2017
 Kevin Cripwell
2016
Pantomania
2015
 Kevin Cripwell
2014
 Kevin Cripwell
2013
What’s The Buzz
2012
Open Sesame
2011
Jockomo Feena
2010
Dave Darling
2009
Pharaohs Party
2008
Dave Darling
2007
Midnight Masquerade
2006
Bridgwater Manchips
2005
Bridgwater Manchips
2004
Hellraisers
2003
Sarah & Jimmy Melmoth
2002
Medieval Pageant
2001
Surfs Up
2000
HASAL
1999
Rachel & Co.
1998
H.A.S.A.L.
1997
Not Awarded
1996
The Mob
1995
Not Awarded
1994
Not Awarded
1993
Not Awarded
1992
Mike Hancock & Trevor Gannicott
1991
Mike Hancock & Trevor Gannicott
1990
The Management
1989
Not Awarded
1988
The Amazing Allcocks
1987
David Farrance
1986
Bubble And Squeak
1983
Keith Robinson & Colin Pople
1982
Keith Robinson & Colin Pople
1981
Keith Robinson & Colin Pople
1980
Council Cabaret
The Swinging Ballcocks
1979
If I were not upon the Stage
The Swinging Ballcocks
1978
Fairy Elephants Frolics
Live Larks CC
1978
The Squiblets
SMC Squib CC
1977
Dolly’s Navy Lark
Doris Allen
1976
Light Fantastic
Vagabonds Old Boys
1975
Zeigfield Foolies
Vagabonds Old Boys
1974
Chedzoy Church Fete
Vagabonds Old Boys
1973
After the Night Before
POPS CC
1972
Swan Lake
Vagabonds Old Boys
1971
Silver Cord
Vagabonds Old Boys
1970
Carnival Games
Vagabonds Old Boys
1969
The Forgotten Few
Vagabonds Old Boys
1968
A Night to Remember
Vagabonds Old Boys
1967
Sir Harry Halfadolly and his Halle Hotshots
Golden Lion Old Boys
1966
The Tableaux Game
Golden Lion Old Boys
1965
Miss Bridgwater
Vagabonds Old Boys

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