The 9th season of Curb Your Enthusiasm returned to US TV in October with creator and lead performer Larry David continuing his destructive path of political incorrectness. Curb Your Enthusiasm is clearly a well executed, smart comedy that has achieved sustained success. But what makes the show so unique? For one thing Larry David plays […]
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The first episode of Friends is widely regarded as one of the greatest openings to a sitcom ever. 4 distinctive characters have lines in quick succession. They respond to one another. And they do so in a way that brings out the biggest flaw, the biggest comedy catalyst, in each of their distinct personalities. Chandler […]
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By Sebastian Bance (feature image by https://www.gregdaviesartanddesign.com/) My experiences. Me: “We want you to draw a snakebike.” (Long pause) Jack: “What?” Me: “Snakebike. A snake which can shape-shift into a bike. Can you draw that?” Jack: “Yeah, when do you need it by?” This sort of conversation is why I love animation. An absurd idea of […]
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By James Dann Sweetcorn is a short film written, conceived and gestated by myself, James Dann and Michael Westwood. It’s made from the cast and crew of Chicago Rice, our Manchester based sketch show. The Sweetcorn plot came from when myself and Michael were up in Glasgow sat outside a Wetherspoons and pondering the surrealness […]
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by Shawn Wickens Someone once told me, “The creation of any work of art is an invitation for people to hate it.” I can’t remember who said that, maybe a teacher or fellow comedian or a friend. But as an artist – someone who appreciates and even longs for approval, that quote rings true. We […]
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If you want to write comedy do you have to get involved in all the performance stuff too? Stand up is daunting and surely very far removed from writing a sitcom. Actually, that’s not true. They are more connected than you might think. Ray Romano is best known around the world for writing and performing […]
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By Marysia Trembecka We have just passed the midway point of Edinburgh Fringe (it runs for three and a half weeks in August) and all us Fringe performers are feeling the constant pressure of the shows, late nights, the stresses of ensuring we have audiences that day. Plus there is the need to smooth over […]
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We asked renowned comedy coach, director and script editor Chris Head to give some advice for people writing Chorts comedy scripts. But first, for those not down with the latest comedy lingo, you might be wondering what Chorts are exactly. Chorts are teaser videos, max 2 minutes in length, that showcase a comedy character or characters. […]
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We’re chuffed to see so many Comedy Crowders strutting their stuff at Edinburgh this year. Here’s the lowdown on where and when you can find 15 of them, including 3 Chorts winners: The Grouchy Club – John Fleming and Kate Copstick John Fleming and Kate Copstick gossip to the comedy industry people in the audience. […]
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Chorts! are 2 minute comedy teasers showcasing talented and daring new comedy writers and performers. From hundreds of entries 13 Chorts! were chosen for screening at Chorts Live! at Angel Comedy on 13th July. On the night the audience voted for their favourite and here’s the result! 1st – Anne Crowther [pt_view id=”2a3d356y4p”] 2nd – Detective Nutbreeze […]
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Michael James Dean is the founder of comedy production company Posh Dinosaur Productions. He has recently finished taking their latest film “Already Dead” on a successful year long film festival run. Now he’s taken the time to answer questions on setting up a production company, making a short comedy film and entering festivals. There is […]
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By Lauren Johnston The Twisted Capers (who also go by the name of Myles, Connor, Tom & Lauren) first met at university, except Myles and Connor; they first met in the womb. Studying the BA TV & Radio course at the University of Salford, it wasn’t until the second year that they all met as […]
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