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The Outlaws. Image shows from L to R: John (Darren Boyd), Frank (Christopher Walken), Myrna (Clare Perkins), Rani Rekowski (Rhianne Barreto), Christian (Gamba Cole), Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson), Greg (Stephen Merchant) News

BBC Comedy Festival 2022 set for 11th to 13th May in Newcastle

  • Tuesday 12th April 2022

Newcastle upon Tyne will host the BBC's first Comedy Festival. The three day event - 11th to 13th May 2022 - is aimed at comedy producers and those looking to break into or advance their career in the industry.

Sian Davies News

Best In Class seeks working class comics for Edinburgh 2022

  • Monday 11th April 2022

The Edinburgh Festival-based Best In Class project is seeking working class comedians to take part in its 2022 Fringe run, and has launched a bursary to help performers with accommodation costs.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: BBC Writing

Writing dialogue in a comedy script

  • Friday 8th April 2022

Here are some issues to consider as you write dialogue in your next comedy script.

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Don't worry about getting an agent

  • Tuesday 5th April 2022

Newer comedy writers often focus a lot of energy on trying to get a comedy agent. In this article, we explain why you shouldn't worry about that... yet.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #37: Stand-Up and be Counted

  • Sunday 3rd April 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Comedians vs hecklers can be complicated.

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Finishing a script

  • Thursday 31st March 2022

Finishing a script can be far more challenging than starting one. Finishing your work might feel like an almighty task, but it is also essential... and it can be done.

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

The 99 Club Bursary returns

  • Tuesday 29th March 2022

Comedy chain The 99 Club have reinstated their bursary scheme, which is focused on female and non-binary comedians who are taking their first full length solo comedy show to the Edinburgh Festival.

Post It notes Writing

Structuring a scene

  • Monday 28th March 2022

If you're a new writer, structuring a scene can be daunting. In a fit of enthusiasm (or confusion, if you haven't planned properly), scenes can run away from you, becoming scrappy and directionless...

The Tuckers. Glyn Tucker (Steve Speirs) Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Steve Speirs

  • Friday 25th March 2022

The 70 minute video of our conversation with top actor and writer Steve Speirs. Topics of discussion include sitcom plotting, the process of television commissioning/development and how to comedically 'set fireworks off'.

Robin Ince Performance

Tune-Up, No. 8: Robin Ince on how to get science into stand-up

  • Wednesday 23rd March 2022

Niche, scholarly topics can now work on comedy stages - Robin Ince explains how he started putting heavy concepts into club sets.