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With Nobbs On. David Nobbs. Copyright: Curtains For Radio Writing

Comedy Writing Conference in Wales on 22nd February 2014

  • Wednesday 15th January 2014

A conference for comedy writers is being held in Llandudno, North Wales, on the 22nd February 2014. Speakers include David Nobbs, John Finnemore and Radio 4 boss Caroline Raphael.

The Sitcom Mission Writing

The Sitcom Mission 2014

  • Monday 13th January 2014

The Sitcom Mission comedy writing competition is back. Have you got what it takes to write a great script? Here's a blog from last year's winners, Those Three Girls.

How To Produce, Perform and Write An Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Show Performance

Edinburgh Fringe 2014 schedule for acts

  • Saturday 11th January 2014

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival may be eight months away, but if you're thinking of performing there in 2014 you need to start your preparations now. Here's a handy schedule to follow.

Amused Moose Laugh Off Performance

Enter the Amused Moose Laugh Off 2014 stand-up contest

  • Thursday 2nd January 2014

Entry is now open for the Amused Moose Laugh Off 2014 stand-up competition. The qualifying rounds start in London at the end of January.

Micheál Jacob Writing

Mapping a path through the sitcom jungle

  • Wednesday 11th December 2013

Former BBC Comedy executive Micheál Jacob has just written his first book, Getting It On - Writing and producing television comedy. In this article he takes a look at creating and writing sitcom.

Funniest Blog in the UK Writing

Are you the UK's funniest blogger?

  • Tuesday 10th December 2013

Entries are now open for a competition which aims to name the UK's funniest blog, Twitter feed or video stream.

Comedy Tutorial Books Performance

Comedy tutorial books

  • Monday 2nd December 2013

After our Big Comedy Conference on 30th November, we take a look at some of the newly-published books from the esteemed list of speakers.

Musical Comedy Awards Performance

Entry now open for Musical Comedy Awards 2014

  • Wednesday 30th October 2013

The Musical Comedy Awards - the competition aiming to locate and support up-and-coming musical comics - is now open for entries for the 2014 contest. The deadline is 15th December.

Dave Cohen Writing

Getting a comedy career: Should I go freelance?

  • Monday 14th October 2013

If you're hoping for a career in comedy, deciding if and when to give up the day job and commit to comedy is one of the most difficult decisions you'll ever make. Here's advice from Dave Cohen.

New Variety Lives Performance

Entry open for NATYS 2014 comedy showcase

  • Monday 7th October 2013

Entry is now open for the NATYS 2014, the stand-up and sketch showcase which has run since 1983. The London-based auditions start this October and run until December.