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Lee Mack from 1998. Lee Mack. Copyright: Komedia Entertainment Live

Komedia Brighton celebrates 25 years - picture archive

Thursday 2nd May 2019

Brighton's Komedia venue - which has hosted many a comedy show over the years - is celebrating its 25th birthday. Here's some vintage brochure entries featuring comedians.

Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions TV

Mock The Week Series 18 - Coming Soon

Thursday 2nd May 2019

Mock The Week Series 18 starts in late May. The comical press release reveals that newcomers this time will include Sindhu Vee, Olga Koch, Sophie Duker and Paul Chowdhry.

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Getting comedy on the radio

Wednesday 1st May 2019

A podcast discussion about how to get your ideas heard on the radio.

Laura Davis. Copyright: James Penlidis Pro

Chambers Management signs Laura Davis

Wednesday 1st May 2019

Stand-up comedian and writer Laura Davis has signed with Chambers Management.

Image shows from L to R: Yuriko Kotani, Helen Bauer, Sophie Duker, Emily Woods, Janine Harouni Pro

Janine Harouni and Helen Bauer win 99 Club bursary 2019

Wednesday 1st May 2019

Janine Harouni and Helen Bauer were the comedians selected at the 99 Club's 2019 Female & Non-Binary Comedy Bursary showcase.

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The Secret Reviewer #2: Joke Fatigue

Wednesday 1st May 2019

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Why comedy reviewers often seem to hate jokes.

Ideal. Image shows from L to R: Moz (Johnny Vegas), Nicki (Nicola Reynolds). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions Quiz

British Comedy Quiz #48

Wednesday 1st May 2019

This time, to get 10 out of 10, you'll need to have seen The Last Leg, Ideal, A Touch Of Cloth... and more.

Getting On. Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: Vera Productions Pro

Developing Sitcoms

Tuesday 30th April 2019

A panel discussion in which Andrew Ellard, Vicki Pepperdine, Simon Nye and Tom Edge discuss creating situation comedies.

Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Random 8: Dane Baptiste

Tuesday 30th April 2019

Gigging for Women and Children First, Dane Baptiste gets us thinking about karate awkwardness and vampire issues.

The Temp. Image shows from L to R: Tom Crowley, Steve Nelson, Warren (Marek Larwood), Ed Morrish, Susy Kane, David Reed, Aimee (Vicki Pepperdine), Ed Byrne. Copyright: Somethin' Else Pro

Steve Nelson: Creating a sitcom for Audible

Monday 29th April 2019

Steve Nelson talks about what it's like to make a sitcom for Audible Originals. Along the way he offers tips on structuring a show and how to write a treatment.

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