British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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Jon Holmes News

Unusual and BCG Pro launch new script contest

  • Thursday 13th February 2025

BCG Pro is partnering with award-winning comedy producer unusual for its latest Opportunity, seeking new narrative audio formats and the writers who've penned them.

Paul Chowdhry Performance

Jung at heart: developing your stand-up comedy persona Long read

  • Thursday 13th February 2025

Chris Head explains how you can use Jungian archetypes to develop your stand-up comedy persona.

Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest News

Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller 2025 open for entries

  • Wednesday 12th February 2025

The Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller contest, in which acts must entertain audiences as they play bingo, is returning for a fifth year.

Andrew McGibbon

My Comedy Career: Andrew McGibbon

  • Wednesday 12th February 2025

We talk to producer and writer Andrew McGibbon. His latest project is When Alan Met Ray, a Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on Galton & Simpson.

The Golden Lobes News

Golden Lobes awards launch to celebrate comedy podcasts

  • Wednesday 12th February 2025

Entry is now open for The Golden Lobes, a new set of awards aiming to celebrate "the funniest podcasts, people, and moments in the audio industry".

Ben Wearmouth Performance

Support what you love Comment

  • Tuesday 11th February 2025

Pro member and stand-up comic Ben Wearmouth on the importance of supporting what you love.

Benjamin May Performance

A spotlight on stagecraft

  • Monday 10th February 2025

Actor and voice over artist Benjamin May explains the rudiments of stagecraft.

Lemons. Jordan Stephens

Why oh why oh why? Long read

  • Thursday 6th February 2025

As comedy creatives develop their projects, they will face many questions. In our latest long read, we explore just some of them.

Volunteers helping with preliminary clearance work for the BIT. Copyright: The Bristol Improv Theatre

Live shows: leverage

  • Tuesday 4th February 2025

We discuss leverage in the context of live performances. How do you maximise the appeal of your show?

Lisa Houston. Credit: Sean Bruce Monteith

Shared laughter: does it still exist? Comment

  • Monday 3rd February 2025

Writer and Pro member Lisa Houston discusses the importance of shared laughter - and what that means for comedy creators and audiences today.