LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2022 competition open for entries
Thursday 3rd February 2022
The entry form is now available for the 2022 Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year competition. The deadline to apply is 14th February.
David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2022 writing competition launched
Tuesday 1st February 2022
The David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2022 comedy writing competition is now open for entries, with £1000 as the top prize.
Inez Gordon and Ben Worsfield join Roughcut as development producers
Monday 24th January 2022
Roughcut TV has appointed two new development producers, Inez Gordon and Ben Worsfield.
Luke Rollason offers Brighton Fringe bursary
Saturday 8th January 2022
Physical comedian Luke Rollason is running a bursary for the 2022 Brighton Fringe. Aimed at those creating alternative comedy, the fund offers the successful applicant the cost of their registration fee, contributions to marketing costs and free rehearsal space as well as "crisps and fizzy drinks".
Female Pilot Club launches podcast
Friday 7th January 2022
Comedy writing organisation The Female Pilot Club have launched a podcast in which interview writers and discuss the craft of creating shows.
'So You Think You're Funny?' 2022 open for entries
Friday 7th January 2022
The So You Think You're Funny? new act stand-up competition is now open for 2022 entries.
BBC Studios advertises 2022 staff writer roles
Monday 13th December 2021
BBC Studios is advertising its 2022 staff comedy writer roles.
Charlie Hyland joins Channel 4 as digital comedy commissioner
Monday 29th November 2021
Channel 4 has hired producer Charlie Hyland as their new digital commissioner focused on comedy.
Leicester's Circuit Breakers 2022 scheme opens for applications
Thursday 25th November 2021
Leicester Comedy Festival's Union JACK Radio Circuit Breakers, the development programme to support up-and-coming stand-up comedians, is now open for 2022 applications.
BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2021 winners
Sunday 14th November 2021
Nathan Cowley has won the BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2021 competition, with Tashi Radha the winner in the Starter category. Alex Buchanan, Haydn Jenkins, Lorelei Mathias, Trevor Rudge & Simon Paul Miller and Karl Beecher were the runners-up.