British Comedy Guide
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Artist impression of new Soho Theatre venue in Walthamstow Performance

Soho Theatre previews Walthamstow venue

  • Tuesday 21st May 2019

Soho Theatre have been previewing their new venue in Walthamstow. The 1000 seater venue is due to become a major comedy hub when it opens in 2022.

David Mumeni Performance

David Mumeni discusses drama schools and Open Door

  • Friday 17th May 2019

Comic actor David Mumeni discusses whether you need to go to drama school or not, and what the Open Door scheme does.

Dan Page Production

Making a live-audience podcast

  • Thursday 16th May 2019

Dan Page talks through the process of creating, recording and distributing a Radio 4-style podcast recorded in front of a studio audience.

Radio 1 Production

Radio 1 looks to commission new comedy podcasts

  • Thursday 16th May 2019

Radio 1 is looking to commission a new batch of comedy podcasts, offering a budget of £2,000 to £5,000 an episode. Here's what they're looking for, and how to submit your idea.

BBC Radio microphone Writing

Getting comedy on the radio

  • Wednesday 1st May 2019

A podcast discussion about how to get your ideas heard on the radio.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #2: Joke Fatigue

  • Wednesday 1st May 2019

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Why comedy reviewers often seem to hate jokes.

Getting On. Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: Vera Productions Writing

Developing Sitcoms

  • Tuesday 30th April 2019

A panel discussion in which Andrew Ellard, Vicki Pepperdine, Simon Nye and Tom Edge discuss creating situation comedies.

The Temp. Image shows from L to R: Tom Crowley, Steve Nelson, Warren (Marek Larwood), Ed Morrish, Susy Kane, David Reed, Aimee (Vicki Pepperdine), Ed Byrne. Copyright: Somethin' Else Writing

Steve Nelson: Creating a sitcom for Audible

  • Monday 29th April 2019

Steve Nelson talks about what it's like to make a sitcom for Audible Originals. Along the way he offers tips on structuring a show and how to write a treatment.

Shaun The Sheep Movie. Copyright: Aardman Animations Writing

Jokes without words

  • Friday 26th April 2019

A podcast discussion about dialogue-free comedy. Julian Dutton, Mark Burton and Mellie Buse discuss how to script visual comedy gags.

Steve Roe Performance

Help with anxiety about improvising

  • Friday 26th April 2019

Steve Roe, director of Hoopla Impro, discusses how performers can deal with anxiety in relation to performing improvised comedy.