Channel 4 comedy are opening the 2016 submission window for “Comedy Blaps” from 1st September, but this is more than just another submission window. This represents a shift in the way comedy is developed, and a link to the modern way in which media is consumed. We have all heard about scientific studies on our ever decreasing […]
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By Adam Martin The only lengthy thing I’ve ever been proud of owning is my list of heroes. The list is exclusively funny people and since I became aware of them I’ve wanted to join them. So over the last year and a bit I’ve been trying stand up comedy after decades of putting it […]
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The Freedom of Mind Festival is on the lookout for original, quirky and comedically diverse scripts to be performed as part of a live comedy showcase in Bristol. The evening is to raise awareness of mental health issues and get people talking about it. The pieces don’t need to have a huge lesson of morality […]
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BBC Radio Comedy is looking for a staff writer to join their team! BBC Radio is producing some of the best comedy content to be found anywhere. Not only is it the home of long running shows like The News Quiz, The Now Show, Just a Minute and I’m Sorry I haven’t a Clue, but […]
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Do you want to turn your passion for comedy into a career? Lee Dilley and Paul Farrell started writing together after meeting at university and have worked on a range of comedy projects alongside their day jobs. Now they have co-founded their own production company, Goat Tree Films, and have been privately commissioned to write, produce and direct […]
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Ever had a really exciting comedy idea and been worried someone might steal it? Or maybe you had a great idea but just never got round to doing anything with it. As creators we’ve all been there. But the thing is, an idea really isn’t worth anything on it’s own. I read an article by Derek Sivers this week […]
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Many people have these doubts and don’t ever get started because of it. Don’t be one of them. Whether writing, performing or producing content, we put our sense of humour, body, soul and arse on the line and say I think this is funny, do you agree? And that is scary because there is an indisputable answer. Either someone […]
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Sketch Scribe is a competition looking for scripted comedy sketches from new writers from around the UK which are performed live at the festival by a super group of comedians formed from live sketch groups. The sketches will be judged by a panel of industry professionals who will decide on a winner. The deadline is […]
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At the recent BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase Vanessa Amberleigh, executive producer of CBeebies, gave an enlightening talk on how to write for Children’s TV, attended by the Comedy Crowd’s Northern England correspondent. There are an increasing number of opportunities emerging to write for kids, not least because of the sheer quantity of programmes, particularly on […]
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Warning. The following article contains quotes from UK sitcom “The Office”, showing how an expertly crafted comedy inspired a generation. If you are not fluent in The Office language, you may find this confusing. If you do speak “Office“, you may find this entertaining. Or not. It’s up to you. Your own decisions. 15 years ago this month the […]
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Daniel Page is a freelance script-editor, writer and producer with credits on Newsjack, NewsRevue, 12 sketches in a London Shed and The Sitcom Trials. In this article, the first in a series aimed at helping aspiring comedy writers, Daniel talks about the many opportunities that exist for those willing to embrace the realities of writing comedy. […]
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We’ve heard from many writers and performers in the industry recently about their journey in comedy and we noticed a common theme. So many successful comedians started out in sketch groups. Which got us thinking, what is it about sketch groups that makes them such a great breeding ground for new comedy talent? We came up with […]
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