North East writer/performers and theatre makers. Come and hear award-winning theatre maker Caroline Horton discuss her process for making MESS and ALL OF ME. comedy50:50

My pleasure! Lovely to spend a couple of hours in a room full of talented and creative women 🤩 Storymade comedy50:50

The @itv2 Celebability writers room has hugely benefited from the comedy50:50 initiative. The brilliant Sally O Leary did the placement scheme on the show last year and is now part of the main team. Scarlett Kefford is doing it this year and will undoubtedly follow in her footsteps 🙌

Dear industry, be more Steve! Get involved with comedy50:50 xox

Great to be running a Masterclass tomorrow with comedy legend Victoria Pile for comedy50:50

The final date for submissions to our year-long short film competition with @Fulwell73 is 31 May. Thank you for all your excellent entries

NEW OPPORTUNITY! Thank you to The TV Foundation for offering four writers a free pass to the Edinburgh TV Festival. These writers will also be matched to a leading comedy writer and get two sets of notes on their script See website for details comedy5050.com/new-opportunit…

Oooh, something rather exciting….! Fancy a day shadowing a writing room at Merman? Check out our website for details. comedy5050.com/new-merman-wri…

🚨**CALL OUT!!**🚨 In partnership with Official UKTV @femalepilotclub seeks comedy scripts by women, featuring leading parts for women who are over 45. We’re seeking 4 scripts for an industry audience read in London. Head to our website for more exciting details! femalepilotclub.co.uk/submit-script

🧡FILM & TV JOBS AT CASAROTTO RAMSAY 🧡 A reminder that we’re looking for not one but TWO new employees to join us in our Film & TV department at literary agency Casarotto Ramsay in London. Applications for both roles close on the 2nd September. [1/3]

The stage is set for the #FWAwards2022 Grand Final this coming Thursday 29th September at Bloomsbury Theatre. Here's a run down of who's who and what's what over at Funny Women website! funnywomen.com/2022/09/23/the…. See you there!

We are excited to announce our Top 3 for the Industry Award! Supported by comedy50:50 and The Comedy Crowd this award is industry nominated. Congrats to amy annette, #AnnaLeongBrophy Hannah George. Find out who the Winner is on Thursday at the Funny Women Awards Gala Final!

Some Friday good news! The Female Pilot Club is back with S2 of their excellent podcast. First guest is the ridiculously talented Kerry Howard. Details here comedy5050.com/the-female-pil…

Would you like to know more about our Open Call script submission opportunity? Want some advice on your final polish? Join the BBC Writersroom team next Monday (31st October) 12:30-13:30 for a free online webinar. Register here: bbc.in/3N0jvWv

Spent the morning reading through some excellent applications for the comedy50:50 ITV2 Celebability writers room placement scheme. It's such a great initiative, and has resulted in the past two winners joining the main writing room this year as fully paid writers 🙌

Would like to echo Steve’s sentiments. @50comedy50 is a fantastic program that has led to us working with so much comedy talent! If you want to find an ‘in’ to this industry - give them a shout x

We're thrilled to announce that Jesse Armstrong, the BAFTA-winning writer and creator of Succession, will be taking the stage at the Edinburgh TV Festival for an insightful conversation with award-winning writer & journalist @marinahyde. Find Out More 👉 thetvfestival.com

🚨Applications are open for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition for TV Drama ✏️📺 The selected script extracts are showcased in front of an audience of producers, agents etc. Many wonderful writers have come through this initiative. Apply here 👉 bafta.org/supporting-tal… 🚨

We’re supporting the brilliant team at comedy50:50 to bring you an exclusive event on March 20th at The Black Swan! ‘Crossing over into Directing Comedy’ is the perfect event for creatives with experience in directing across various platforms. Learn more: bit.ly/42ZLGwJ

Last chance to grab a seat at our comedy50:50 Directing for TV event this Wednesday, 20th March at Black Swan NewcastleArtsCentre Tickets free but please sign up! bit.ly/42ZLGwJ 🙌