British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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Katie Pritchard Performance

My Comedy Career: Katie Pritchard

  • Saturday 3rd October 2020

Katie Pritchard does - deep breath - musical comedy, acting, music, singing, writing, improv, art, design, and more. She has some great thoughts on how collaboration helps make projects great.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #19: Captain Plugwatch

  • Thursday 1st October 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Tread carefully when a comedian plugs another comic.

Jon Holmes Writing

How to write for Radio 4 show The Skewer

  • Tuesday 29th September 2020

Jon Holmes's extraordinary Radio 4 show The Skewer is back - and, as he explains in this interview, he's always on the lookout for new ideas and new writers. This feature included details on what they're looking for, and how to submit.

Not For Broadcast Production

Making comedy for a video game

  • Friday 25th September 2020

Comedy writer George Vere discusses scripting and starring in Not For Broadcast: The Telethon - his first venture into writing for a video game.

Joel Stern Performance

My Comedy Career: Joel Stern

  • Tuesday 15th September 2020

Actor and writer Joel Stern established himself in the comedy industry via a series of hit viral online comedy sketches. Here he talks about the ups and downs of financing web series, and keeping activities aligned and focused.

Luke Nixon Production

My Comedy Career: Lukie Nixon

  • Thursday 10th September 2020

Lukie Nixon, co-director of podcast company Snipper Nixon, juggles his time between producing audio shows and performing stand-up comedy. He discusses late night edits, the importance of being nice to production runners, and more.

Funny Women Awards Performance

Funny Women Stage Awards 2020 finalists revealed

  • Friday 4th September 2020

Izzy Askwith, Naomi Cooper, Katie Green, Ania Magliano, Mary O'Connell, Fiona Ridgewell, Christina O'Sullivan and Eryn Tett are through to the final of the Funny Women Stage Awards 2020.

Malcolm & The Magpies. Philip L Moore Production

Philip L Moore on overcoming adversity to make a pilot

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2020

As he explains in this interview, Philip L Moore has overcome several hurdles to film and release a pilot of his comedy show about a group of bungling but lovable criminals.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #18: Tickling the Pros

  • Tuesday 1st September 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: The best laughs are harder to get.

Kate Smurthwaite. Copyright: Jon Cartwright Performance

My Comedy Career: Kate Smurthwaite

  • Friday 28th August 2020

Writer and performer Kate Smurthwaite talks about working in a career where there's no time to put your feet up... you have to keep looking around for the next thing.