- Job
- Writing (Sketches)
- Writing (Gags)
- Opened 23rd April 2025 / Closed 2nd May 2025
- Website
Topical stage format The Treason Show is looking for gag and sketch writers ahead of its Brighton Fringe shows.
Topical stage format The Treason Show is looking for writing contributors ahead of its next live shows, which will take place in Brighton across May as part of the Brighton Fringe.
The show is looking for short topical sketches, monologues, one liners and topical parody songs (the latter based on well known tunes) related to politics.
The guidelines are: "It's news based, topical, satirical, short and sweet with a punchline ending. Sketches are usually two pages max - you're allowed 3 pages if it's absolutely HILARIOUS."
See the Treason Show website for further guidance
Reward
The producers say: "Whilst the pay is small it is a writing credit that is taken notice of by BBC Comedy and other TV and radio shows. Pay is divided up via a points system. A percentage of the box office from the show is given over to the writers pool and the writers who get material in the show get a share of this."
As a guide, it works out roughly £3 for a song or a sketch, or £2 for one liners.
How to apply
Send your submissions to newsubmissions14@treasonshow.co.uk
BCG Pro notes
Here's footage from previous shows, which gives you an idea of the staging:
May show dates
The deadline for all shows is Friday 2nd May, but for your information here are the show's dates (should you wish to head along to watch)
Thursday May 15 at 8pm The Con Club, Lewes
Thursday May 22 at 8pm Ironworks, Brighton
Friday May 23 at 8pm Ropetackle, Shoreham
Friday May 30 at 8pm Saltdean Lido