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The Comedy Sketch Writer's Handbook
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This is the
ultimate, practical guide to writing funny sketches for TV, radio and live theatre!
Written by Andrew Barclay, who has created sketches for Lenny Henry, Simon Pegg,
Paul McKenna, Sally Phillips and many others, this lively and entertaining handbook
introduces the writer to the key, structural devices for creating well-crafted, commercially-viable
sketch scripts.
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"I’ll be recommending your book to other sketch people. It’s one of the only good,
relevant sketch comedy books I’ve managed to find." - Nick Leonard, course tutor,
Hyena Comedy, San Francisco
So, you want to write comedy sketches for TV and Radio, but you’re not sure how to
get started? Or you’d like to put on a show, but don’t know where to find the people
you’ll need? Well, look no further!
We produce a complete guide to comedy sketchy
writing, and the similarly complete guide to creating your own live show. Each of
our handbooks is priced at just £15 (+ £1.50 p&p). Or you can buy the two together
for just £25 (+ 2.50 p&p), saving you over five pounds! (see, below)
Packed with practical advice on developing strong comedy characters and credible dialogue, as well as hints and tips for getting scripts in front of
professional programme-makers and producers, the handbook offers everything the new
or advanced writer needs to get writing funny sketches quickly and regularly.
Includes: * sketch-writing structure guide * comedy formulae * script-editing techniques * character creation * dialogue development * comedy brand analysis * tv markets * mini fringe production guide * and more!
This comprehensive and entertaining guide to creating a professional-looking Fringe
show is the essential aid to anyone about to take their first steps as a producer!
Designed both for the complete beginner and the producer with a little experience, the handbook takes a practical, step-by-step approach to the craft of theatrical production, examining in detail everything that is required to get a show up and running successfully.
Emphasising the need to impose a disciplined approach to the planning, development and presentation of a production, the handbook aims to encourage the reader to 'jump-start' his or her skills as a professional producer. With an eye on the long-term, too,
the book acknowledges that many experienced theatre, radio and TV producers began
their careers on the Fringe!
The handbook is written by Andrew Barclay, who has been
producing live shows on the London and Edinburgh Fringes for the past fifteen years,
and who now uses that experience in his role as a TV producer.
Includes: * how to
build a theatre company * selecting a show to produce * finding and booking a venue
* publicity and PR guide * the Edinburgh Festival experience * creating a budget
* problem-solving * the rehearsal process * health and safety overview * the fringe
and working for 'free' * and much more!
"Yes - it covers just about everything I need to know about putting on my show. It's
really helpful, and I'll keep using it as I go along."
- Lisa Manning, new Fringe
producer !
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use the button, below, to purchase BOTH handbooks for just £25 (plus p&p)
The Fringe Theatre Producer’s Handbook
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PRICE: £15.00 + £1.50 P&P