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Jan Etherington Writing

My Comedy Career: Jan Etherington

  • Saturday 30th January 2021

Jan Etherington has been writing sketches and sitcoms since the 1980s. After a sea swimming session (she goes every day!), Jan kindly gave us her time to answer our My Comedy Career questions.

Lego man in a job. Image by www_slon_pics from Pixabay Writing

Juggling comedy writing with a paid job

  • Thursday 28th January 2021

Thinking about trying to juggle a part-time or full-time job with a career in comedy writing? We take a look at the options you have, and offer up some tips for getting the balance right.

James Cary Writing

James Cary on Writing Your Sitcom

  • Wednesday 27th January 2021

Top sitcom writer James Cary is sharing his knowledge via a new online course. In this interview he talks about how to get started in comedy, the common mistakes people make in scripts, and the benefits of taking his course.

Signature Performance

The awkward bits of working with an agent

  • Tuesday 26th January 2021

To get some insight on the positives and negatives of having an agent, we asked an established writer-performer to tell us about their experiences of working with their agent.

David Nobbs Writing

David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2021 competition open

  • Tuesday 26th January 2021

The David Nobbs Memorial Trust sketch and sitcom writing competition is now open for 2021 entries. The deadline is 12th March.

Stage Door Performance

How to direct a stand-up comedy show

  • Friday 22nd January 2021

Ever thought of directing a stand-up comedian's show, or - if you're a comedian - bringing on board a director to help you hone your performance? We run through what is involved, from the perspective of the person who would be directing.

Paul Powell Writing

My Comedy Career: Paul Powell

  • Wednesday 20th January 2021

We were thrilled Paul Powell agreed to take on our My Comedy Career questions. As an experienced panel show and sitcom writer and producer, he has lots of great insight and advice to share.

Image shows from L to R: Joe Hobbs, Lydia Maddix Performance

Joe Hobbs and Lydia Maddix selected for E4 Academy scheme

  • Tuesday 19th January 2021

Stand-up comedian Joe Hobbs and comedy performer and writer Lydia Maddix have been selected to take part in E4 Academy, Channel 4's training programme.

The Comedy Virgins Show Performance

Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize 2021 competition open

  • Thursday 14th January 2021

The Cavendish's Comedy Virgins Max Turner Prize is now open for 2021 entries.

Question Marks. Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Writing

Deciphering Commissioner-Speak

  • Tuesday 12th January 2021

Industry gatekeepers often speak in code. We take a look at what a commissioner really means when they ask 'why now?' and 'why you?'.