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News

Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition 2022 opens

Friday 4th March 2022

Short Com has announced that its TV Sitcom Writing Competition is returning for the third year, with entry open from Monday 7th March until 16th July 2022.

Writing

Dealing with deadlines

Thursday 3rd March 2022

Deadlines. For every writer, they can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Whatever the case, they're an essential part of the comedy writing job, so here's some advice from us on how to deal with deadlines.

News

VOXI launches 'Eyes On Comedy' competition

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Mobile phone network VOXI has launched a competition for comedians under the age of 30. Submit a creative clip around the theme of 'awkward social media moments' for a chance to win £2,000 and the opportunity to become a regular paid TikTok contributor.

Performance

The Secret Reviewer #36: Stand-Up and be Counted

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Comedians step up in a crisis.

Beasts. Image shows from L to R: James McNicholas, Owen Roberts, Ciarán Dowd

Performance

Tune-Up, No. 7: James McNicholas on making a sketch group work

Tuesday 1st March 2022

James McNicholas spent many years with the much-loved sketch group Beasts. Here he talks about how the three of them worked together.

News

Competition seeks comedy bingo caller for £1,000 prize

Thursday 17th February 2022

East London's alternative bingo venue Dabber's Social Bingo has launched a competition to find a new comic caller for its events.

Where do you get your comedy ideas from?

Wednesday 16th February 2022

If you've decided that you want to be a comedy writer, or if you're already some way down the road to becoming one, you're going to need loads of ideas. But where can you get them from, and what do you need to do once you've thought one up?