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The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #53: August and Everything After

  • Tuesday 1st August 2023

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Oh f*ck, it's Edinburgh Fringe, 2023.

Radio Writing

Audio comedy tips

  • Monday 31st July 2023

We analyse some pointers issued by the BBC in relation to a new initiative trying to develop new radio comedies to transfer to mainstream TV hits.

Chloe Radcliffe. Credit: Andrew Levy

It will get worse (and that is good)

  • Friday 28th July 2023

US comic Chloe Radcliffe provides a healthy dose of the reality of a career in comedy: ups, downs, and putting them into perspective for your long term benefit and mental health.

Lucas O'Neil Performance

10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe

  • Thursday 27th July 2023

Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.

Image shows left to right: Katy Koren, Karen Koren. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Performance

Katy & Karen Koren on the Gilded Balloon

  • Monday 24th July 2023

It's been a challenging few years for the Edinburgh Fringe. We spoke to Karen Koren and Katy Koren of the Gilded Balloon about adapting to these difficult times and the Fringe's future.

Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

My Comedy Career: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts

  • Thursday 20th July 2023

"People like people who do things". As he prepares to bring his new show to the Edinburgh Festival, we caught up with Nathan D'Arcy Roberts to find out more about how he interacts with the comedy industry.

Njambi McGrath. Credit: Steve Ullathorne

Njambi McGrath: Playing the long game

  • Tuesday 18th July 2023

Njambi McGrath explains how important the words "believe me, you don't want to make it too soon" are when it comes to progressing in your comedy career.

Carla Speight

BCG Pro Sessions video: Carla Speight

  • Thursday 13th July 2023

Watch back our Zoom session with publicist and brand consultant Carla Speight. It's packed with advice on how to catch the attention of the media and then market your comedy project to them.

Handshake

Meeting a producer for the first time

  • Friday 7th July 2023

Meeting new producers is part and parcel of being a comedy writer. Here is some dos and don'ts to bear in mind for when you are offered a meeting.

Dan Tiernan. Credit: Drew Forsyth Performance

Dan Tiernan on why you should take part in the BBC New Comedy Awards

  • Thursday 6th July 2023

It's the final week to enter the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023. As the deadline approaches, we thought it would be a great time to chat to last year's winner, Dan Tiernan, to find out how he approached the competition.