British Comedy Guide

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Competition
  • Stand-Up
British Comedy Guide's One To Watch logo. Credit: BCG
  • Free
British Comedy Guide's new initiative to spotlight upcoming stand-up talent. Submit a share-worthy clip of you performing on stage. Each month one will be picked to be promoted across BCG's website and social media channels.
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The Museum Of Comedy
  • Free
  • 6th September, 1pm - 3pm
Our next meet-up in central London will be on the afternoon of Saturday 6th September.
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Competition
  • Writing (Sketches)
BCG Pro Talent Awards: Writing. Copyright: BCG
  • Free
  • Closes 31st July
Our annual sketch-based competition for comedy writers.
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Opportunity
  • Writing (Sitcom)
The House logo. Credit: BCG
  • Free
The House is an original audio sitcom written by BCG Pro members.
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Competition
  • Writing (Gags)
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
  • Free
A weekly one-liner competition for BCG Pro members.
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Event
  • Performance
Edinburgh Fringe Royal Mile in 2022
  • Free
  • 4th August, 2pm - 3pm
Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe? We'll be holding two meet-ups during this year's festival: Monday 4th & Tuesday 19th August.
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Event
Manchester pubs
  • Free
We'll be meeting up with members in Manchester later in the year.
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Competition
  • Performance
Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year 2024. Rohan Sharma. Credit: Steve Ullathorne
  • Free
The London-based competition for new live acts is open for entries.
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Opportunity
  • Performance
Glasgow Improv Theatre
  • Free
  • Closes 30th July
Glasgow Improv Theatre is holding open auditions for new 'House Teams' on 30th July and 2nd August. Those selected will be offered coaching and regular performance opportunities.
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Opportunity
  • Writing (Sketches)
  • Writing (Gags)
Noising Up. Credit: BBC
  • Free
  • Closes 26th August at 12:00
This satirical BBC Radio Scotland sketch show is looking for sketches, gags, spoofs, quickies, take-offs and send-ups.
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Event
  • Performance
Fringe Central
  • Free
  • 21st August, 2pm - 4pm
An event at the Edinburgh Fringe on Thursday 21st August offering practical advice on working in the live comedy sector.
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Opportunity
  • Writing (Gags)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke
  • Free
  • Closes 20th August
Write for BBC Scotland's topical panel show.
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Competition
  • Writing (Sitcom)
DLT Table Reads
  • Free
TV producers DLT Entertainment are, for a second year, seeking new scripts to showcase at the Edinburgh Festival in August.
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Job
  • Producing
Banijay Brightbulb
  • £525 a week
  • Closes 28th September
Production company group Banijay are once again advertising paid intern positions in their development department. 18 weeks long, starting in February 2026.
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Competition
  • Writing (Sitcom)
Short Com
  • £15 - £25
  • Closes 20th July
A competition for sitcom scripts.
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Competition
  • Stand-Up
Dutch Barn Vodka Spirit of Comedy
  • Free
A stand-up competition run by Ricky Gervais' brand Dutch Barn Vodka. The prize includes £5000.
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Competition
  • Writing
54321... Lights, Camera, Made!
  • £3
A monthly one-page competition. The annual winner will have their script produced by Resolute Productions.
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Opportunity
  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Stand-Up
  • Production
Gobby Flicks Comedy logo
  • Free
A new monthly comedy night in Birmingham is seeking short films and stand-up performers.
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Event
  • Writing
  • Stand-Up
Funny Women Glitter Project
  • Free
  • Female creators only
A series of monthly events in London, Medway, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. A mix of networking/mentoring meet-ups and open mic nights.
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Opportunity
  • Writing (Gags)
NewsBiscuit
  • Free
Write for satirical comedy website NewsBiscuit.
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