British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Live gigs

Insight from promoters on how to run a good live comedy night.

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Six of the best: tips for stand-ups

  • Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Here are some quick, useful tips for stand-up comedians.

Stage Door

Going live

  • Thursday 22nd August 2024

Micheál Jacob offers some useful advice on putting together a live show.

Matt Green. Credit: Karla Gowlett

Going from That Guy on screen to That Guy on stage

  • Friday 9th February 2024

Comedian Matt Green explains how he transferred his comedy from screen to stage.

Lucy Regent

BCG Pro Success Stories: Lucy Regent

  • Thursday 11th January 2024

In this new feature, we highlight our members' success stories. If they can do it, why can't you? First up: Lucy Regent is ready for 2024, with two new comedies in tow!

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Resolutions for comedy creatives

  • Tuesday 2nd January 2024

We chat about potential New Year's resolutions for comedy creatives.

Stage

Directing live comedy

  • Thursday 21st September 2023

In this piece, we discuss the benefits of hiring a director to work on your live show.

Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

Geoff Rowe

Using BSL signing at comedy performances

  • Friday 12th August 2022

Founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival, Geoff Rowe, reflects on recent discussions around BSL signing at comedy performances, and reflects on lessons he learned when trialling the same at his festival in the mid-1990s.

Andy White

My Comedy Career: Andy White

  • Friday 14th May 2021

Jesterlarf Comedy Club promoter Andy White is currently organising July's massive Cambridge Comedy Festival, which is set to feature more than 150 comedians. We talk to him about how he got started as a promoter, his tips for running a good gig, and more.

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Using email newsletters to promote your comedy

  • Wednesday 17th February 2021

We explain why it's worth having a mailing list (even if you don't think you need one), and then talk through the various email marketing platforms available. Plus: how to build subscribers, and what to put in your emails.