Features Page 19

Writing

Treatments and pitches, part 2: 'Let Me Call You Sweetheart'

Wednesday 13th March 2024

In the second part of this feature, Micheál Jacob presents a practical example of a pitch and a treatment.

Writing

Embrace failures, celebrate wins

Tuesday 12th March 2024

BCG Pro member Mike Cooper explains his approach to comedy writing.

The Comedy Doctor on comedy group dynamics

Monday 11th March 2024

Our physician of funny answers a question about managing comedy troupes.

Production

My Comedy Career: Adam Horton

Friday 8th March 2024

Producer, director and live comedy promoter Adam Horton gives us an insight into his work life.

Performance

The Secret Reviewer #60: Reasons to be cheerful

Thursday 7th March 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: There are definitely worse places to work.

Image shows left to right: Terry Mynott, Col Howarth

How we write the fictional comedy podcast Moonkarta

Wednesday 6th March 2024

Comedy writer Col Howarth explains how he and Terry Mynott have developed the narrative podcast series Moonkarta.

Writing

Treatments and pitches, part 1: the five key questions

Tuesday 5th March 2024

In the first instalment of a new two part feature, Micheál Jacob explains how to write effective pitches and treatments.

Image shows left to right: Jason Donovan, Ed Bye

Production

Ed Bye on directing, part 2

Monday 4th March 2024

In the second part of our interview, legendary director Ed Bye explains what a week in production looks like and describes his working process.

Writing

5 quick tips to get your writing back on track

Friday 1st March 2024

Here are five useful comedy writing wrinkles to help with your scripts.

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Writing

Freelance comedy writing: A gun for hire

Thursday 29th February 2024

We discuss the reality of life as a freelance comedy writer.