BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle - the countdown is on

With speakers including Charlie Brooker, Greg Davies, Megan Ganz and Tom Marshall, this event is not to be missed.

There’s something for those already in the industry, for those wanting to get into the industry or if you’re just a comedy fan!

Highlights include;

Thursday 12th May

An opportunity to meet the nations commissioners and hear how they will be working with people in the region over the coming months
Writer, director and executive producer Megan Ganz (Community, Modern Family, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) will be talking about her career and experience in the writing room
Charlie Brooker in conversation with Romesh Ranganathan
Greg Davies, one of the UK’s most loved comedy writers/performers will discuss his comedy career
Film Screening – People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

Friday 13th May

Learn how the TV industry and a production company work from key industry figures
Hear about the careers to date of some of the creators of Ghosts and how the programme was developed
Award-winning director Tom Marshall talks about his career
Find out how comedy shows are developed from the spark of an idea through to making it onto the screen

For full information on all sessions and to book your place click the links below.

BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle – the countdown is on