British Comedy Guide
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The Secret Reviewer

The Secret Reviewer #50: Fifty Sent

  • Monday 8th May 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: How different is the live comedy scene, four years on?

Dice image by Ana Carolina Franco from Pixabay

More Common Myths

  • Thursday 4th May 2023

Here are 5 more comedy industry myths examined. We touch upon topics including luck and pitching.

Warning

Common Myths

  • Thursday 27th April 2023

The internet is overflowing with advice for budding comedy writers and comedians, though much of it is... well, let's just say not entirely accurate. We bust five myths about the British comedy industry in this article.

Notebook and pencil Writing

The comedy creator's notebook

  • Thursday 20th April 2023

Whether you are writing sitcoms, plays, films or stand-up material, a notebook is an essential piece of kit for almost all comedy creatives.

Microphone Performance

Starting out in stand-up

  • Thursday 13th April 2023

If you're looking to give stand-up a go you'll probably be starting at open mic nights. But, before you book yourself some spots, there's other things to consider, from your material to a stage persona.

To Do Writing

Getting It Done

  • Friday 7th April 2023

Actually finishing your creative comedy projects is very important. So here are some tricks and techniques to help you 'get it done'.

Ashley Blaker

BCG Pro Sessions video: Ashley Blaker

  • Thursday 6th April 2023

The video recording of our hour-long Zoom session with comedy practitioner Ashley Blaker. He talks about writing, performing and producing.

Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC Writing

Games, Subgames and Character Games in comedy writing - as seen in original Monty Python scripts

  • Tuesday 4th April 2023

Chris Head is running a comedy writing course at the British Library in London where you will see original Monty Python scripts! Here he writes about 'games' in comedy sketches.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #49: Zealous Guy

  • Saturday 1st April 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Weird comedy in the wrong place can get ugly.

Carla Speight

The Comparison Trap

  • Tuesday 28th March 2023

Live comedy publicist and agent Carla Speight talks about 'the comparison trap' - "It does happen to everyone and it is a big deal".