Hi these guys ran an opp last year (https://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/18142/), now they're at again... Just got this in my inbox:
"Call for comedy sketches!

Following the success of last year's 24:7 live sketch show, we are once again shouting out for your comedy gems.

You send in your script, we choose the best of the bunch and our talented troupe, The 24:7 Comedy Players, perform them during the Festival as a late-night, comedy, cabaret treat on Friday 22 July.
Sketches should be no more than five minutes long and be suitable for a small cast with imaginatively little in the way of props!
Comedy monologues are welcome if they contain a bit of narrative and are character-based - not stand-up!
A panel of judges will pick a winning sketch on the night based on size and number of laughs. A fabulous prize will be awarded to the writer. (Last year's winner had a mentoring session with a producer from a national production company.)
Send your script or scripts to sketch@247theatrefestival.co.uk. The closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 8 July.
Full info on the Comedy Sketch Night will shortly be available on the 24:7 website. Tickets: £3 on the door.

You might also be interested in hearing about the COFILMIC Comedy Film Festival. Here are the links to our website and short 'how to submit' film. http://www.cofilmic.co.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5guanEy1gE"

I've sent a couple of sketches off, anyone else giving it a bash?

Sounds good. Might give it a whirl.

Got a sketch on there last time out. It didn't win but 'was received well on the night'.

Dan

Just heard they're using an old sketch of mine 'Sherlock Moans' (https://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/18420#P655076) on Friday 22.7 on The Pioneer Stage in New Century House at 10.30pm. I'm chuffed, hope to make it too!

Nice. And well done. I have one on too - 'first date'. Don't think I'll make it up unfortunately. Sounds like it might be nice.
Good Luck.

I've got a sketch in too. It's TV Pitch. I won't be able to make the show sadly.

I forgot all about this. >_<

Good luck to those of you with stuff in.

Thrilled they're using my skit but unfortunately I won't be able to make it either... Who's going? And could you tell us how it goes? Maybe someone's clever enuff to record it, I ain't!
PS Just got an Email from one of the project members - he said there were loads of entries but a high proportion of selectees from these forums, hoorah!

Quote: swerytd @ June 30 2011, 9:34 PM BST

Got a sketch on there last time out. It didn't win but 'was received well on the night'.

Dan

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Got a similar Email this time round, but getting into the top 14 is good enuff for me! The guy said they also used photos and film so let's hope there's some footage to look forward to.

I haven't heard anything.

I emailed James and I was in the last 14 but did not win.

Unfortunately I was not able to get up to Manchester, so massive congratulations to whoever did win (does anyone know who it was?).

Mine was 'in space no one can hear you scream' which sounds much grander than it was (even if on reflection it does not sound very grand)