Agent and promoter Georgie Donnelly has been appointed the first ever Head of Comedy at international events company AEG Presents, as it expands into live comedy in the UK.
North East Screen and BBC Comedy have devised a scheme that will offer funds and support to six North East based comedy creatives, to help them develop their television ideas. There will also be an afternoon of panels and networking in Newcastle on Thursday 13th October.
TV channel Gold has announced the return of its annual Christmas cracker joke competition, which challenges people to write their best festive gags inspired by the events of the last 12 months.
Writey Funny, a new talent search targeting comedy writers who are Deaf, Disabled or Neurodivergent, has been launched by the production company Mighty Bunny, supported by the BBC Radio Indie Development Fund.
Female Pilot Club has partnered with UKTV for its latest initiative. The organisations are looking for female-written comedy scripts with a strong female lead of no younger than 45.
