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West End New Act of the Year 2022. Steve Mclean. Copyright: Mark Paterson Performance

Edinburgh Fringe and new comedians: What's in it for you?

  • Tuesday 12th July 2022

Stand-up Steve Mclean has been performing at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014. As he prepares to host The West End New Act of the Year Showcase at this year's festival, he answers some FAQs and offers some advice to those thinking of attending the festival for the first time...

Stunners. Image shows from L to R: Lola (Sarah Grant), Ruby (Katrina Allen). Copyright: BBC Studios Production

How we made Stunners

  • Friday 8th July 2022

Katrina Allen and Sarah Grant talk about the process of creating their BBC comedy pilot, Stunners.

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Writing stand-up comedy

  • Wednesday 6th July 2022

So you want to write some stand-up? Brilliant! There can never be too many voices: but here are a few tips to keep in mind along the way.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #40: Off-Duty Calls

  • Friday 1st July 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Does being a critic kill the fun?

Sitcom Mission 2010: Thunderer Writing

Why you should write a play

  • Tuesday 28th June 2022

Writing a sitcom? Have you thought about staging a play? Working through the drafting process, collaborating with actors, and hearing an audience react will be hugely beneficial to you.

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5 ways to make writing your sitcom easier

  • Thursday 23rd June 2022

Writing situation comedy is hard. There are, happily, plenty of things you can do to make writing your sitcom easier, giving yourself the best chance of successfully completing a solid first draft.

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Writing with a writer-performer

  • Tuesday 14th June 2022

As a writer, it can be useful to team with a writer-performer to both secure an outlet for your work and develop: but various diplomatic and practical concerns must also be considered.

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Watch back the How To Write A Great Sketch webinar

  • Friday 10th June 2022

BCG Pro facilitated a Zoom-based webinar on the topic of 'How To Write A Sketch'. Here's the video recording of that hour-long session.

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Comedy writing: Finding your voice

  • Tuesday 7th June 2022

"Finding your voice" is an important part of becoming a more confident writer. Here are some things you can do to help you unearth the authentic, original comedy writer within.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #39: Hackwatch

  • Wednesday 1st June 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: From TV genius to stand-up hack: it's a regrettable transition.