Comedy Crowders,
The creativity doesn't end with the writing or performance. There's many ways to get your best funny content out to the world. Today we feature how creators from this very community are doing just that, and as always have some exciting opportunities to boot.
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Check out a full list on our Opportunities Hub, the most comprehensive, detailed and lovingly curated database of comedy writing and performing opps on the web.
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Writing Comedy for TV, Film & Radio with Henry Normal
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We recently met the funny and insightful Henry Normal at one of his poetry readings. Henry was managing director of Baby Cow Productions Ltd. Among his many credits he co-wrote The Royle Family and produced shows such as Gavin & Stacey and The Mighty Boosh. Henry also writes for film, including Philomena and Alan Partridge. He is giving a talk at Nottingham Writers' Studio on June 7th on comedy writing - Tickets are available here.
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Melbourne sketch writers wanted
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We recently shared Comedy Crowder Dean Watson's call for new writers for his Melbourne comedy collective Dr. Duck. Well he ended up hiring a new writer from this very community, and is now hiring sketch comedy writers to help write their Melbourne Fringe show. Apply here (must be based in Melbourne, Australia). Deadline is 26th May.
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Chorts! screening competition
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You have until 16th June to enter your 2 minute comedy character video for the chance to be screened alongside 9 other selected comic talents at The Bill Murray in Angel.
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Read the the full details here or find it on BBC Writersroom
Tickets are now available!
A limited number of tickets are available to come an join in the fun on Thursday 13th July. Book your place here
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The disturbing and brilliant Shimmer Twins have released their graveyard song.
Check it out here or watch it on the Chorts Facebook page.
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Writers and performers - find your comedy partners
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If you want to find actors, writers, filmmakers, to help with your comedy creations, get yourself a free profile at The Comedy Crowd and start meeting fellow comedy enthusiasts. Create your profile here
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Articles, tips and trends in the comedy universe (on the web)
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Writing for Have I Got News For You
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At the Craft of Comedy event in April, HIGNFY writer Ged Parsons ran a competition for aspiring comedy writers to enter jokes for a selection of images. The winning writers have since had the opportunity to submit jokes for HIGNFY itself, getting feedback from Ged each week!
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Comedy Crowder Lorna Woolfson (recent winner of the Write a Chort competition) was one of the successful writers, and along with Ged she has been good enough to share her entries and feedback. This is a must read for anyone wanting to write satirical jokes. Check it out here
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And another of the successful Comedy Crowders, Stevie Cooke (creator of existential emoji and Moaner Lisa), got lines on last week's show. Stevie is trialling some more of her comedy writing at a scratch night this Thursday. You can join her here
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Be creative with your comedy events
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Comedy group Amelia trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade and are now showing their funny stuff across London.
Rather than doing traditional comedy shows, they have created events with a more interactive experience.
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We went along to What The Foxtons on Friday night and it was a great show, a full on estate agent head to head battle, with a house warming party at the end. Lynsey Bonell has written a great article about how Amelia are creating these original live shows. Read it here
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BBC 2 recently ordered a full series of satirical comedy The Mash Report. This follows the growth and success over the last 10 years of satirical website The Daily Mash, and is another great example of how growing an audience online can lead to industry recognition and ultimately TV production. Read more here
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What Comedy Crowders are up to
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Comedy Crowder Lee Dilley is running a live podcast on 31st May with his production company Goat Tree Productions.
Live independent broadcasting is hugely popular right now, driven from the likes of YouTube and Facebook with live video streaming.
It is a great way to create an event for you audience regardless of location.
Find out more about Goat Tree Productions live comedy podcast here
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Anyone can submit a Chort! to test out an idea, find an audience, and get recognised for your comedy skills.
Wisebowm, one of the winning Chorts! screened at the recent Craft of Comedy Conference, is going live. He'll be perfroming at the Brighton Fringe from 26th to 29th May at 10pm. Entry is free - the shows will take place at the Caroline of Brunswick pub in Brighton.
For a taster check out the original Chort! here
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Missed last week's newsletter? Sloppy. Here's what you could have read:
 How to apply for a comedy role
Chort! Screening Competition
Find actors and writers to help you create
Build your audience
Take yourself seriously
View the newsletter here... Or check out the archive.
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So that's your lot! May you go forth and share your funny heart and soul.
Jon and Peter
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