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Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

My Comedy Career: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

  • Thursday 20th July 2023

"People like people who do things". As he prepares to bring his new show to the Edinburgh Festival, we caught up with Nathan D'Arcy Roberts to find out more about how he interacts with the comedy industry.

Njambi McGrath. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Njambi McGrath: Playing the long game

  • Tuesday 18th July 2023

Njambi McGrath explains how important the words "believe me, you don't want to make it too soon" are when it comes to progressing in your comedy career.

Carla Speight

BCG Pro Sessions video: Carla Speight

  • Thursday 13th July 2023

Watch back our Zoom session with publicist and brand consultant Carla Speight. It's packed with advice on how to catch the attention of the media and then market your comedy project to them.

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Meeting a producer for the first time

  • Friday 7th July 2023

Meeting new producers is part and parcel of being a comedy writer. Here is some dos and don'ts to bear in mind for when you are offered a meeting.

Dan Tiernan. Credit: Drew Forsyth Performance

Dan Tiernan on why you should take part in the BBC New Comedy Awards

  • Thursday 6th July 2023

It's the final week to enter the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023. As the deadline approaches, we thought it would be a great time to chat to last year's winner, Dan Tiernan, to find out how he approached the competition.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #52: Network Failure

  • Tuesday 4th July 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Schmoozing is overrated.

Mark Evans Writing

Mark Evans talks script development

  • Friday 30th June 2023

Bleak Expectations writer Mark Evans takes us in-depth on the script journey his project took from the radio to the stage. "A perfectionist writer's work is never done..."

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Dave Cohen, David Flynn, Jon Holmes, Rajiv Karia Writing

Big Comedy Conference video: Open Door Shows

  • Friday 23rd June 2023

The video recording of the Big Comedy Conference session in which Breaking The News series producer David Flynn, The Skewer creator Jon Holmes and DMs Are Open producer Rajiv Karia discuss how to submit material to their formats.

Gavin Dunn Performance

My Comedy Career: Gavin Dunn

  • Wednesday 21st June 2023

Gavin Dunn is currently appearing in The Play That Goes Wrong in the West End. How did he get started, and what tips does he have for other actors looking to follow in the same path?