BCG Pro Newsletter |
Friday 24th May 2019 |
Here's our mix of news and insight for comedy creators. If you haven't yet joined BCG Pro, do get involved. We've loads of exciting things for subscribers on the way this summer, and are currently busy investing the first bout of subscribers' fees in great new content. Keep an eye out for exclusive tutorials on a variety of topics in Skills Academy, in particular.
Features
Opportunities Hub 
Right now on Opportunities Hub, Pro subscribers can find various competitions to enter and events to attend. Don't shy away from posting your own to find collaborators: Justin Rogers is currently using the system to look for co-writers and cast for his new narrative TV comedy series.
Sitcom Geeks
The latest Sitcom Geeks podcast sees (or should that be hears?) Dave Cohen and James Cary catch up post-Writersroom script window, to discuss various writing-related topics.
NextUp to record more stand-up specials
Stand-up streaming platform NextUp is to record stand-up specials with Tom Stade, Archie Maddocks, Sarah Callaghan and Joe Sutherland.
Soho Theatre previews Walthamstow venue
Soho Theatre have been previewing their new venue in Walthamstow. The 1000 seater venue is due to become a major comedy hub when it opens in 2022.
Colin Dowland wins Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize 2019
Headteacher Colin Dowland has won the £10,000 Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize 2019.
Casarotto Ramsay & Associates expands its comedy division
Comedy agents Chris Lander and Kate Watson are leaving Phil McIntyre Management to join Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, as the company launches a new comedy performance arm.
Making a live-audience podcast
Dan Page talks through the process of creating, recording and distributing a Radio 4-style comedy as a podcast, recorded in front of a studio audience.
David Mumeni discusses drama schools and Open Door
Comic actor David Mumeni discusses whether you need to go to drama school or not, and what the Open Door scheme does.
Andi Osho podcast
The latest Comedian's Comedian Podcast features Andi Osho talking to Stuart Goldsmith about becoming physically and mentally exhausted from stand-up comedy. It's a really frank and interesting discussion.
Publicity company Multitude Media expands to Manchester
Multitude Media, the publicity company which looks after many comedy shows and comedians, is to open an office in Manchester.
Radio 1 looks to commission new comedy podcasts
Radio 1 is looking to commission a new batch of comedy podcasts, offering a budget of £2,000 to £5,000 per episode. We've got details on what they're looking for, and talk you though how to submit your idea.
@BCGPro
Are you following BCG Pro on Twitter and Facebook yet? Aside from news updates, we also use these social accounts to point to other relevant insights. Earlier this week we shared an interview with the casting director of Good Omens and a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at BBC Two comedy Mum.
Networking Events
We've starting to look into where to hold our first networking events for BCG Pro members. If you're a subscriber, and you haven't already, please head to The Network page and let us know which cities you'd be interested to meet in. Thank you!
Showcase
Bad Rabbit
Bad Rabbit is a short comedy film about a magician's assistant. It stars Ali Brice and Neil Dagley and was written and co-directed by Chris Aitken.
Comedy Casebook: Barry Jones
Barry Jones is a staff comedy writer and producer for the North Wales-based TV company Cwmni da. In his Comedy Casebook interview he talks about the best advice he's ever been given, and what he has learned from his time writing comedy.
Thanks for reading
In the next newsletter, amongst other things, we'll have lots of content for those of you planning to head to the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Wishing you a creative bank holiday weekend,
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