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The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #22: The Freaky Future

  • Friday 1st January 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: How are pundits supposed to predict anything this year?

Alison Vernon-Smith Writing

The 10 rules of sitcom writing

  • Friday 18th December 2020

Freelance comedy producer and executive Alison Vernon-Smith talks us through the ten rules of sitcom.

BBC Comedy Association Writing

BBC Comedy Association opportunities

  • Monday 14th December 2020

A summary of the opportunities available via the newly formed BBC Comedy Association.

Callum Tilbury Writing

Callum Tilbury on why you should enter the New Voice Awards 2021

  • Tuesday 8th December 2020

Callum Tilbury - also known as Lady Aria Grey - won the Edinburgh TV Festival's New Voice Awards last year. With the 2021 deadline approaching, in this interview they explain why you should enter your script.

The Intrepid Adventures Of Pamplemousse Lautrec Production

How we made The Intrepid Adventures Of Pamplemousse Lautrec

  • Friday 4th December 2020

The team behind colourful and creative pilot The Intrepid Adventures Of Pamplemousse Lautrec talk about how they created the 1970s-style spoof.

Carla Speight Production

My Comedy Career: Carla Speight

  • Friday 4th December 2020

Photographer, publicist, writer, agent and promoter Carla Speight talks about how tenacity, resilience and self confidence are vital attributes to have as a freelancer working in comedy.

BCG Pro Talent Awards: Performance Performance

BCG Pro Performance Award 2020 finalists revealed

  • Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Brandon Burke, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Liz Guterbock, Benjamin Lovell, Stuart Mitchell and Luke Rollason have been declared as the finalists in the inaugural BCG Pro Talent Awards for Performance.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #21: Offensive Tactics

  • Tuesday 1st December 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is upsetting everyone a decent career move?

Saddled Writing

Steven Dick & Chris Grady on comedy writing

  • Monday 30th November 2020

Comedy writers Steven Dick and Chris Grady, the creators of radio sitcom Saddled, offer up some great tips on creating characters.

Grace Mulvey Writing

Grace Mulvey awarded Galton & Simpson Bursary 2020

  • Friday 27th November 2020

Grace Mulvey has been announced as the 2020 recipient of the Galton & Simpson Bursary for Comedy Writing.