British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Live gigs

Insight from promoters on how to run a good live comedy night.

Microphone

Opening your set

  • Thursday 26th June 2025

We offer some advice on opening your stand-up set. Getting it right is pretty crucial.

Performer in front of an audience

Reading the audience

  • Thursday 19th June 2025

To progress in the industry, stand-up comedians need to learn to read their audience.

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?

Silver Stand Up 2024

Spice up your live show

  • Monday 27th January 2025

Here are some hints and tips for spicing up a live performance.

Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout. Andrew Mensah

Six of the best: tips for stand-ups

  • Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Here are some quick, useful tips for stand-up comedians.

Stage Door

Going live

  • Thursday 22nd August 2024

Micheál Jacob offers some useful advice on putting together a live show.

Matt Green. Credit: Karla Gowlett

Going from That Guy on screen to That Guy on stage

  • Friday 9th February 2024

Comedian Matt Green explains how he transferred his comedy from screen to stage.

Lucy Regent

BCG Pro Success Stories: Lucy Regent

  • Thursday 11th January 2024

In this new feature, we highlight our members' success stories. If they can do it, why can't you? First up: Lucy Regent is ready for 2024, with two new comedies in tow!

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Resolutions for comedy creatives

  • Tuesday 2nd January 2024

We chat about potential New Year's resolutions for comedy creatives.

Stage

Directing live comedy

  • Thursday 21st September 2023

In this piece, we discuss the benefits of hiring a director to work on your live show.