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Carrie Quinlan

How writers and performers can work together

  • Wednesday 10th April 2019

An hour-long podcast to download/stream featuring a discussion around the topic of how writers and performers can work together.

52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

How to make a living at comedy

  • Tuesday 9th April 2019

An hour-long podcast discussion based around the topics of juggling jobs, and earning enough money from comedy to allow you to give up your day job.

Image shows from L to R: Andrew Ellard, Micheál Jacob, Declan Hill, John Finnemore Writing

Sitcom writing tips

  • Monday 8th April 2019

An hour long video in which top script editor Andrew Ellard leads a discussion on writing sitcom. He's joined by Cabin Pressure creator John Finnemore, producer Micheal Jacob and The Sitcom Mission's Declan Hill.

Siân Docksey Performance

The DIY guide to budgeting your Edinburgh Fringe show

  • Saturday 6th April 2019

Comedian Siân Docksey provides a detailed breakdown of what she spent taking a show to the Edinburgh Festival, and offers her thoughts on what worked and didn't, and how to get the most out of your Fringe this year.

Image shows from L to R: Bill Dare, Damon Beesley, Rachael Castell Writing

The importance of writing for multiple mediums

  • Thursday 4th April 2019

An hour-long podcast of a panel discussion in which Damon Beesley, Paul Bassett Davies and Bill Dare offer lots and tips and advice on the topic of writing comedy across multiple mediums.

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve 2019 Performance

Pleasance Comedy Reserve 2019 line-up revealed

  • Thursday 4th April 2019

Josh Jones, Mamoun Elagab, Lily Phillips and Mo Omar are the four stand-up comedians selected to take part in the Charlie Hartill Special Comedy Reserve Fund at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe.

Comedy International Conference Production

Comedy International Conference asks for promoters to declare interest

  • Thursday 4th April 2019

The organisers of the Comedy International Conference are asking comedy promoters to express whether they'd be interested in a 9th conference, pencilled in for February 2020.

Jerk. Tim (Tim Renkow) Production

The toilet scene in A Brief History Of Tim versus Jerk

  • Tuesday 2nd April 2019

It's interesting to compare two versions of the same scene from Tim Renkow's sitcom.

Image shows from L to R: Vivienne Clore, Bill Dare, Caroline Norris Writing

How to get producers and agents to read your scripts

  • Tuesday 2nd April 2019

A 50 minute video in which TV producer Caroline Norris, radio producer Bill Dare and agent Vivienne Clore discuss how comedy writers can get their work seen by the industry, how much they can expect to be paid, and more.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #1: The Opener

  • Monday 1st April 2019

Every month The Secret Reviewer - a professional comedy critic, writing exclusively for BCG Pro - will reveal the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. Raves, rants, star ratings and stars vanishing: get set for a rare snoop beyond the curtain.