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Is Comedy a Londoner's Game?
- Friday 7th February 2020
We often hear it said that, to make it as a stand-up comedian, you need to move to London. Is that true? What are the pros and cons of making your base in the capital? Becca Moody investigates...
Sean Morley on research and development
- Tuesday 17th December 2019
Sean Morley argues that comedy needs a better relationship with artistic research and development.
Getting a comedy show on Netflix
- Friday 15th November 2019
In this feature, producer Andrew Osayemi explains how his comedy series Meet The Adebanjos started on the web but has now found a home on Netflix.
Advice to writers
- Friday 13th September 2019
Here's four bits of brilliant advice for those thinking of making a career as a comedy writer.
Finding your comedy voice
- Thursday 12th September 2019
Dave Cohen talks about why finding your comedy voice is important, but also how it is a hard thing to achieve.
10 reasons to apply for the NFTS Writing & Producing Comedy course
- Saturday 31st August 2019
A graduate of the National Film & Television School's Writing and Producing Comedy diploma talks about some of the advantages of the course, and how you can try to get the costs down.
How to not be chicken
- Wednesday 21st August 2019
Academy of Dramatic Change founder Maddy Anholt writes about taking opportunities, and making your own.
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.
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.
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.