Growing up in the glitz & gloom of Essex, Wes Defoe’s sheltered religious upbringing has bestowed upon him a refreshingly unconventional lens through which he views the world; a perspective he charismatically weaves into his comedic performances. He’s the winner of the prestigious Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize Competition 2024 and has been a runner-up and finalist in many other well respected comedy contests, such as Komedia New Comedy Awards 2025, Comedy Virgin’s INGTE 2023, Comedy Tonight’s New Act of the Year 2023, Rising Star New Act of the Year 2022, and Whole Lotta Comedy 2022 to name a few! “This Essex lad is an absolute natural on stage with a blazing star power... Expect broadcasters to come calling” - Chortle, 2025 “He had charisma and energy to burn and some decent jokes too... Wes is going places” - Beyond the Joke, 2025