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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?

Image shows from L to R: Tasha Dhanraj, Rajiv Karia Writing

BBC Studios Staff Writer role: Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia interview

  • Tuesday 21st December 2021

With BBC Studios now advertising their 2022 comedy writing staff role opportunities, we talk to the scheme's current writers - Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia - to get more insight into what the job entails, and some tips on how to submit a good application.

Generic graphic depicting a website

What should your website do for you?

  • Thursday 9th December 2021

In the age of social media, it's easy to forget the importance of a good website and, when you have one, to keep it up-to-date and looking spiffy. Here's some suggestions on what your website should do for you.

Mental Health

Mental health: how not to be crushed by creative career despair

  • Friday 3rd December 2021

As you already know on some level, the life of the comedian, comedy writer or producer/director necessarily comes with fabulous highs and lows. Here's some advice on how to deal with the lows.