London's alternative bingo hall venue Dabbers has launched its competition to find its next comic bingo caller. The prize package includes £1000 and a 12 month contract.
The BBC has confirmed that open door sketch show DMs Are Open is to return to Radio 4 Extra for a second series. However, this time the format will be non-topical and recorded in front of an audience.
The Big Finish Comedy Playhouse Script Writing Competition, which is endorsed by the estate of legendary comedy writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, is in search of "hilarious scripts which are suitable for a pilot episode of an audio production".
Former Netflix and Tiger Aspect Productions executive Ben Cavey has become Head of Comedy and Entertainment at 42, Los Angeles and London-based management and production company which is behind shows such as The Flatshare.
The BBC has launched the BBC Comedy Collective, a collection of bursary schemes for writers, producers and directors. It has also announced BBC Comedy Grants, funding to increase access opportunity in comedy.
