British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Features Page 48

Beasts. Image shows from L to R: James McNicholas, Owen Roberts, Ciarán Dowd Performance

Tune-Up, No. 7: James McNicholas on making a sketch group work

  • Tuesday 1st March 2022

James McNicholas spent many years with the much-loved sketch group Beasts. Here he talks about how the three of them worked together.

Lightbulb

Where do you get your comedy ideas from?

  • Wednesday 16th February 2022

If you've decided that you want to be a comedy writer, or if you're already some way down the road to becoming one, you're going to need loads of ideas. But where can you get them from, and what do you need to do once you've thought one up?

Lucy Forbes Production

Lucy Forbes talks about directing This Is Going To Hurt

  • Monday 7th February 2022

Director Lucy Forbes talks about bringing Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt scripts to the screen.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #35: It's The Way They Tell 'Em

  • Friday 4th February 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: The passing of a legend, and the passing on of jokes.

Benjamin Sutton Production

My Comedy Career: Benjamin Sutton

  • Friday 4th February 2022

Producer and director Benjamin Sutton has been creating a notable number of funny sketches recently, including helming the new batch of comedy shorts for Channel 4's online platforms. Here he tells us how he got into the industry, and what it is like to start your own production company.

Kickstarter Production

Kickstarter for comedy projects

  • Wednesday 2nd February 2022

You probably know what Kickstarter is, but have you ever thought of enabling one of your comedy ideas via it? Here's a guide on how to launch a successful crowdfunding drive on the platform.

The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk. Herbert Clunkerdunk (Spencer Jones) Production

How we made The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk Series 2

  • Monday 24th January 2022

Producer Ben Worsfield and director Martin Stirling give insight into how Series 2 of The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk was made, and how "the obstacles are the path" became their unofficial motto in the process.

Guess Who Performance

Finding your comic persona

  • Friday 14th January 2022

When it comes to performing stand-up, there is much to be said for finding your comic persona. Here we share some top-drawer tips to help you find your persona.

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry Writing

Seven great ways of ending comedy sketches

  • Tuesday 11th January 2022

Chris Head addresses that most challenging part of sketch writing - ending them!

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #34: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

  • Thursday 6th January 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we still be going to - and putting on - shows?