Press clippings
In conversation with Alex Garrick-Wright
Alex Garrick-Wright is an improv performer and comedy writer, whose credits include BBC's Newsjack, DMs Are Open, The Now Show and The Social. Winner of the David Nobbs Memorial Trust award for comedy writing 2023 with his writing partner Rebecca Bain, he's based in Shetland.
Claire McArthur, A Young(ish) Perspective, 20th March 2024David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2024 writing competition opens
The annual comedy writing competition run by the David Nobbs Memorial Trust is now open for entries, with the deadline set as 17th March.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2024BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2023 winners
Karen Morden has won the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Writing 2023, with Alex Buchanan, Christopher Stanners and writing partnership Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick-Wright the runners up. Marie Maurer is the winner in the Starter category.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd November 2023Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick-Wright win David Nobbs competition
The winners of the David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2023 writing competition are Rebecca Bain and Alex Garrick-Wright, with their script Borderline. The runners-up are Alex Nash and Amy Harrison.
British Comedy Guide, 20th July 2023Making A Scene Of It results
I've judged competitions in the past and it's usually fairly easy to eliminate a bunch of entries early on, and for a small number to stand out from the rest. With this competition I had so many entries that achieved many of the things I had been asking for.
Dave Cohen's Blog, 11th March 2021Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick-Wright interview
Rebecca and Alex are a Scotland-based comedy partnership currently making a name for themselves with regular credits for various topical comedy shows.
The Comedy Loser, 28th February 2021Island location no barrier for comedy writer
"Funny things come in threes, set up somebody's expectation and then subvert it, and ducks are always funny." That's the trio of tips from Alex Garrick-Wright for any budding comedians looking to create a good joke that will bag some laughs.
Chris Cope, Shetland News, 11th November 2020Writers talk Newsjack
BBC's Newsjack opens up for submissions for its 23rd series this week. To help you prepare for a successful series (more on what that means later), I reached out to regular Newsjack contributors on Twitter - tips, advice, one liner examples, goals and of course, a whole LOAD of persistence!
The Comedy Loser, 15th September 2020Writers talk Newsjack
I reached out to regular Newsjack contributors on Twitter - tips, advice, one liner examples, goals and of course, a whole LOAD of persistence!
The Comedy Loser, 15th September 2020Review: Marjolein Robertson and Sara Pascoe
There wasn't an empty seat or a dry eye in the house on Saturday night, as a packed Mareel played host to the superb comedy pairing of Marjolein Robertson and Sara Pascoe.
Alex Garrick-Wright, Shetland News, 20th November 2017