British Comedy Guide
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Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out. Gemma Arrowsmith Writing

Gemma Arrowsmith: Everything I know about writing, I learned from sketch comedy

  • Monday 1st February 2021

With her sketch show special coming soon to Radio 4, we asked Gemma Arrowsmith to explain why every comedy writer should hone their sketch writing skills.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #23: Get the Picture

  • Monday 1st February 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: It's never too early to get prepped for self-promotion.

Patreon Performance

Comedians: how to start and grow your Patreon page

  • Sunday 31st January 2021

Patreon can be a great way for comedians to make money. We talk through how to successfully launch a Patreon account.

Jan Etherington Writing

My Comedy Career: Jan Etherington

  • Saturday 30th January 2021

Jan Etherington has been writing sketches and sitcoms since the 1980s. After a sea swimming session (she goes every day!), Jan kindly gave us her time to answer our My Comedy Career questions.

Lego man in a job. Image by www_slon_pics from Pixabay Writing

Juggling comedy writing with a paid job

  • Thursday 28th January 2021

Thinking about trying to juggle a part-time or full-time job with a career in comedy writing? We take a look at the options you have, and offer up some tips for getting the balance right.

James Cary Writing

James Cary on Writing Your Sitcom

  • Wednesday 27th January 2021

Top sitcom writer James Cary is sharing his knowledge via a new online course. In this interview he talks about how to get started in comedy, the common mistakes people make in scripts, and the benefits of taking his course.

Signature Performance

The awkward bits of working with an agent

  • Tuesday 26th January 2021

To get some insight on the positives and negatives of having an agent, we asked an established writer-performer to tell us about their experiences of working with their agent.

Stage Door Performance

How to direct a stand-up comedy show

  • Friday 22nd January 2021

Ever thought of directing a stand-up comedian's show, or - if you're a comedian - bringing on board a director to help you hone your performance? We run through what is involved, from the perspective of the person who would be directing.

Paul Powell Writing

My Comedy Career: Paul Powell

  • Wednesday 20th January 2021

We were thrilled Paul Powell agreed to take on our My Comedy Career questions. As an experienced panel show and sitcom writer and producer, he has lots of great insight and advice to share.

The Comedy Virgins Show Performance

Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize 2021 competition open

  • Thursday 14th January 2021

The Cavendish's Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize is now open for 2021 entries.