The UK's first improv theatre to open in Bristol
- Monday 28th November 2016
The Bristol Improv Theatre - which is billed as the UK's first full-time permanent theatre space dedicated to improvised theatre - is to launch in March 2017.
Lucy Lumsden launches production company
- Wednesday 20th April 2016
Former BBC and Sky head of comedy Lucy Lumsden has launched Yellow Door Productions, and signed a first look deal with ABC Studios.
Comedy Central's new Head of Development
- Wednesday 6th April 2016
Comedy Central UK has appointed Matt Tiller as Head of Development, as it continues to look for more original comedy programmes to commission.
BBC Radio Comedy's new boss
- Thursday 11th February 2016
Julia McKenzie has been appointed as Executive Editor of BBC Radio Comedy.
Myfanwy Moore quits BBC Comedy
- Wednesday 20th January 2016
Myfanwy Moore, UK Controller of Comedy Production, has announced today that she is leaving the BBC to pursue new challenges.
Lucy Lumsden to leave Sky
- Wednesday 16th September 2015
Sky's Head Of Comedy, Lucy Lumsden, has announced she is leaving the network to return to producing her own shows. Read Stuart Murphy's email in full.
Sarah Campbell and Liam Beirne new BBC Radio Contract Writers
- Friday 22nd May 2015
BBC Radio Comedy has announced the appointment of two new Contract Writers, Sarah Campbell and Liam Beirne.
Cofilmic festival to include big cash award for a winning video
- Wednesday 3rd September 2014
The COFILMIC Comedy Film Festival has teamed up with Wildseed Studios to offer a £10,000 Production Award to nurture comedy filmmakers.
BAFTA Rocliffe New Comedy Showcase 2014 winners announced
- Wednesday 6th August 2014
The winning scripts and writers in the BAFTA Rocliffe New Comedy Showcase 2014 writing contest have been revealed.
Channels announce comedy executive changes
- Thursday 29th May 2014
The BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4 have all announced changes to their comedy commissioning teams, as executives move been networks.