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Ask The Industry Podcast. Simon Caine Performance

Edinburgh Fringe advice

  • Friday 26th July 2019

A collection of top tips related to the Edinburgh Fringe from contributors to the Ask The Industry podcast.

Dominic Brigstocke. Copyright: BFI Production

Making Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans

  • Friday 26th July 2019

As Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans bursts into cinemas, we chat to director Dominic Brigstocke about directing and transferring the TV hit to the silver screen.

CV Writing

How to write a great biography

  • Friday 26th July 2019

Writing a biography is a tricky thing. It can feel deeply unnatural. Bragging, even. But here are seven tips to help you sell yourself effectively.

WareFringe 2019. Maria Shehata. Copyright: Terence Whiskin Performance

The Road to the WareFringe, Part 3

  • Friday 19th July 2019

Si Hawkins has been taking us behind the scenes as he launches a little comedy festival. The four-show all-dayer has now occurred, so here Si shares the lessons he took away from the day.

Eleanor Morton Performance

Eleanor Morton: Seven Rules For The Life (During The Fringe)

  • Friday 12th July 2019

In this great article, Eleanor Morton offers advice to comics who are feeling daunted about the Edinburgh Fringe.

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Writing

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch: Don't kill your darlings, just rehome them

  • Friday 12th July 2019

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch talks about how a lot of a comedy writer's life involves rejection, but how you shouldn't give up but instead look for new mediums for your characters.

The Mayoress. Susan (Brenda Gilhooly) Writing

Brenda Gilhooly on bringing Madam Mayor to the radio

  • Thursday 11th July 2019

Brenda Gilhooly talks about bringing her sitcom Madam Mayor to the radio.

Denise Hicks Production

Interview with LOCO's Denise Hicks

  • Wednesday 10th July 2019

BCG Pro talks to Denise Hicks, the director of LOCO, about their great comedy film festival. This interview includes some brilliant tips for those making short films.

Funny Women Awards Performance

Funny Women Awards 2019 semi-finalists announced

  • Wednesday 10th July 2019

The semi-finalists for the 2019 Funny Women Awards stage category have been announced, and the judges revealed for the Comedy Shorts and Writing prizes.

For Love Or Money. Mark Murphy Production

How we made For Love Or Money

  • Tuesday 9th July 2019

Writer and director Mark Murphy talks through developing and filming "unromantic comedy" For Love Or Money.