British Comedy Guide
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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".

Fireworks Writing

More useful tips for making your sitcom script sparkle

  • Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Here are five more tips to help you on your journey to the perfect sitcom script.

Tim Ferriss Writing

The four hour voice

  • Sunday 19th March 2023

Dave Cohen explains how listening to Tim Ferriss learning about writing is a helpful task in finding your own writer's voice.

Sparkler Writing

Useful tips for making your sitcom script sparkle

  • Friday 17th March 2023

Story generation, structure and dialogue are amongst the topics we touch upon in this article about making sure your script is in the best possible shape.

A knight in armour in a forest Writing

Protecting yourself as a comedy writer

  • Wednesday 8th March 2023

As a comedy writer you are often little more than the flutter of a butterfly's wing away from huge success or going back to the drawing board. There are, however, plenty of things you can do to ensure the process isn't any more difficult or stressful than it needs to be.