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Andy Brereton News

Andy Brereton joins Channel 4 as comedy commissioning editor

  • Thursday 14th July 2022

Channel 4 has appointed Andy Brereton as Senior Commissioning Editor, Comedy.

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.

Podcast microphone Writing

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.

Charlie Perkins. Copyright: Frank Burke News

Charlie Perkins appointed Head Of Comedy at Channel 4

  • Monday 27th June 2022

Channel 4 has appointed Charlie Perkins as its new Head of Comedy.

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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.

Laughing Around News

Laughing Around to expand into production

  • Thursday 16th June 2022

TTG (TicketText Group), the company behind London live entertainment venues 2Northdown and 21Soho, has announced the expansion of Laughing Around, its TV, digital & podcast production business.

Comedy Women In Print Prize News

Comedy Women In Print to launch Comedy Short Story Prize

  • Wednesday 15th June 2022

Farrago Books has joined forces with Helen Lederer's Comedy Women In Print (CWIP) to curate The Comedy Short Story Prize, the first award celebrating the funniest short story writing by women.