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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.

Steve Doherty Production

My Comedy Career: Steve Doherty

  • Tuesday 25th August 2020

Steve Doherty is one of the most experienced comedy producers working in radio. In this interview we hear about his career highlights and lowlights, getting some great tips and insight along the way.

Short Com Writing

Notes from the first Short Com Sitcom Writing Competition

  • Friday 21st August 2020

Following on from their recent writing competition, Short Com director Chris Aitken runs through some of the common habits new sitcom writers portray, and gives suggestions for how people can potentially improve their scripts.

Adam Kay Writing

The Long Game: How one novel decision can boost a script's potential

  • Thursday 20th August 2020

Adam Kay had a great insider tip for getting scripts noticed, but it involves a big rewrite.

Bennett Arron Writing

Turning the situation into a comedy

  • Friday 7th August 2020

Bennett Arron discusses how, in lockdown, he has been helping comedy writers via his online sitcom writing workshops.

Simon Nicholls Writing

Dos and Don'ts for New Comedy Writers

  • Sunday 2nd August 2020

Top comedy producer and recent BBC Studios Comedy Exec Simon Nicholls offers up some suggested Dos and Don'ts for new comedy writers.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #17: Dancing with the Devil

  • Saturday 1st August 2020

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should working with shady characters come with the showbiz territory?

Leo Kearse Performance

Scotland's Hate Crime Bill and its threat to comedy

  • Friday 31st July 2020

Comedian Leo Kearse shares his alarm over his home nation's latest proposed legislation, and the dangers it poses to the free speech necessary for comedy.

Image shows from L to R: Guy Davidson, Dan Clarke Production

Mother's Best Child talk about how they turned their passion into a business

  • Friday 24th July 2020

Guy Davidson and Dan Clarke have become well-known for creating online sketches for broadcasters. In this insight-packed interview they explain how their passion for comedy led them to forming the production company Mother's Best Child, and the lessons they've learnt along the way.