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How comedy creatives can use social media

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Social media can be useful for building your comedy career. You should at least consider it. Here's why...

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My Comedy Career: Sean Foley

Sunday 21st May 2023

"Rigid organisation. Total flexibility." Ahead of the Sky Comedy Rep showcases, writer and director Sean Foley tells us about his career.

Image shows left to right: Jewel & Warriss, Jimmy Jewel, Ben Warriss

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Comedy Chronicles: The duo you don't know - Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss

Sunday 21st May 2023

Britain's favourite comedy double act before Morecambe & Wise found fame in the 1960s, cousins Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss are now largely forgotten - despite having a huge impact on radio and television comedy.

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Stuart Maconie interview: Book touring, Brydon-launching and lost Peter Kay stuff

Saturday 20th May 2023

He looked set for a successful comedy career, helped launch big names, even acted in Phoenix Nights - so why did Stuart Maconie start rambling instead?

Sky Comedy Rep 2023. Image shows left to right: Asia Wray, Mahad Ali, Aoife Kennan, Doug Crossley, Tom Critch, Hattie Soykan, Alice Etches, Georgie Morrell

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Sky Comedy Rep: Writers interview

Friday 19th May 2023

We talk to the writers selected for the Sky Comedy Rep 2022/2023 scheme to find out more about their experiences of the development programme. They offer up some interesting specifics in terms of what they have learnt during the six months of mentoring.

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First Gig, Worst Gig: Katie McLeod

Friday 19th May 2023

With the Kaleidoscope fest forthcoming, Katie McLeod recalls one fierce four-legged critic.

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A celebration of the comedy of Victoria Wood at 70

Friday 19th May 2023

On what would have been Victoria Wood's 70th birthday, Georgy Jamieson takes a look back at her comedy career and pays tribute to her remarkable talents.