Career development Page 2
Do I need a degree?
- Thursday 11th April 2024
Newer creatives often wonder if they need a degree to "break into" the comedy industry. We address that concern.
Luck versus hard work
- Wednesday 27th March 2024
We bust the common misconception that success in the comedy industry is all down to luck.
Embrace failures, celebrate wins
- Tuesday 12th March 2024
BCG Pro member Mike Cooper explains his approach to comedy writing.
Is the comedy industry difficult to break into?
- Thursday 19th October 2023
Worrying that the comedy industry is difficult to break into is a call to inaction. Here, we discuss, realistically, your prospects of "breaking in".
How to PR yourself
- Tuesday 26th September 2023
In this piece, we explain how to publicise your live show yourself.
Njambi McGrath: Playing the long game
- Tuesday 18th July 2023
Njambi McGrath explains how important the words "believe me, you don't want to make it too soon" are when it comes to progressing in your comedy career.
Meeting a producer for the first time
- Friday 7th July 2023
Meeting new producers is part and parcel of being a comedy writer. Here is some dos and don'ts to bear in mind for when you are offered a meeting.
My Comedy Career: Rachel Sheridan
- Wednesday 14th June 2023
Award-winning casting director Rachel Sheridan talks us through how she finds talent for shows such as Big Boys, In My Skin, Feel Good and Such Brave Girls.