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The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #65: The House of 45s

  • Wednesday 14th August 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Are shorter Fringe shows the way forward?

Funny Parts Performance

Funny Parts interview: "Making people happy is super wholesome!"

  • Tuesday 13th August 2024

We spoke to comedians Steven Mckell and Noah Olaoye, ahead of their appearance at The Variety Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Fringe.

ALCS Writing

ALCS update: August '24

  • Monday 12th August 2024

We are keen supporters of ALCS, which performs a great service for writers. Here are some dates for your diary.

Dave Cohen Writing

Korea opportunities

  • Friday 9th August 2024

There's a new government in town, and if you want to be a comedy writer it's actually of interest to you, writes Dave Cohen.

Bob considering his Stand Up: The Gameshow poster design. Bob Fletcher Production

Self-staging: Can you pilot your own TV show?

  • Thursday 8th August 2024

Freelance producer Bob Fletcher discusses staging a no-budget live comedy pilot.

Edinburgh Festival fireworks Performance

Six of the best: Fringe tips

  • Wednesday 7th August 2024

How to make the most of your time at the Fringe.

Micheál Jacob

Tell me a story

  • Tuesday 6th August 2024

Micheál Jacob talks through the process of putting on a live storytelling show.

Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows left to right: Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr). Credit: BBC Writing

Radio: the 4 building blocks

  • Monday 5th August 2024

We outline the building blocks of radio.

Scott Agnew. Credit: BBC Performance

My Comedy Career: Scott Agnew

  • Friday 2nd August 2024

HIV, Rolf Harris, evangelical Christianity, undiagnosed mental health issues and Janey Godley - Scott Agnew shares all about his 24-year career in comedy.

Wireless Wise - A Celebration Of Radio 4. Image shows left to right: Garry Richardson, Richard Coles, Alistair McGowan, Charlotte Green. Credit: David Munn Photography Writing

Six of the best: tips for writing radio comedy

  • Friday 2nd August 2024

Six tips for radio comedy writers.