The Comedy Writers Group

What If Macbeth Was a Thirteen Year Old Child Star? (with Yve Blake)

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Yve Blake! Yve has long been one of my dream guests. She is a writer for film, TV, and stage - her show Fangirls was a smash hit that went from Belvoir to the Sydney Opera House to London. We chat about Yve's new show Mackenzie born of an incredible 'What if?' A re-imagining of Macbeth set in 2006 inspired by Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. We also discuss the early years of Yve's career starting out making one-woman-shows at Fringe festivals before Fangirls changed everything. We explore boundaries, burn-out, and keeping things funny deep into rehearsal. Follow @yveblake Follow your host, @marcelthecomedian Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/comedywritersgroup/] and join the patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/comedywritersgroup?redirect=true]. * Unlock our online meet-ups and workshops * Access weekly bonus episodes * Access the first 90 episodes of the podcast * Exclusive access to our discord and facebook groups ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Write About Grief (with Grace Rouvray)

This week I'm joined by actor, comedian, and writer, Grace Rouvray to talk about her memoir Is It Too Early to Bitch? The book explores a "lightning-in-a-bottle friendship" and what happens when it ends abruptly. We discuss writing about the death of a friend, if there's a right time to start writing, the publishing process, doing the Raw Comedy competition when things are much too raw, and a whole lot more. Buy the book at all good book stores [https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761566738/]. Follow @gracelaceface [https://www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/#] Follow your host, @marcelthecomedian Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/comedywritersgroup/] and join the patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/comedywritersgroup?redirect=true]. * Unlock our online meet-ups and workshops * Access weekly bonus episodes * Access the first 90 episodes of the podcast * Exclusive access to our discord and facebook groups ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Writing for Urzila (with Penny Greenhalgh)

This week I'm joined by returning favourite, Penny Greenhalgh. Penny is a TV writer, actor, clown, director - she does it all! I wanted to chat to about her experience as sketch-writer on the new ABC sketch series Urzila, starring the iconic Urzila Carlson. We talk about what it's like in the writers room, before getting into Penny's relationship with directing solo shows, writing to a formula, and we explore the "rules" when it comes to getting earnest in a festival show. I also pitch Penny a sketch! Stick around at the end for a little preview of a split-bill coming to Melbourne Fringe. Follow @pennyagreenhalgh [https://www.instagram.com/pennyagreenhalgh/#] Follow your host, @marcelthecomedian Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/comedywritersgroup/] and join the patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/comedywritersgroup?redirect=true]. * Unlock our online meet-ups and workshops * Access weekly bonus episodes * Access the first 90 episodes of the podcast * Exclusive access to our discord and facebook groups ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is This Anything? (with Mandy Scotney, Rachael Sue Ragland, and Kirsty Carr)

We're back with a special Sydney Comedy Festival edition of Is This Anything? where we workshop material live on the show. I'm joined by three brilliant comedians (and longtime Comedy Writers Group members!), Mandy Scotney, Rachael Sue Ragland, and Kirsty Carr, to hear about their upcoming SCF solo debuts before throwing some joke ideas around. We also chat about Newcastle Fringe, Sydney Fringe, and the realities of being your own producer. Follow @_kirstycarr [https://www.instagram.com/_kirstycarr_/#]_ Follow @rachaelsueragland Follow @mandy_scotney Follow your host, @marcelthecomedian Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/comedywritersgroup/] and join the patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/comedywritersgroup?redirect=true]. * Unlock on our online meet-ups and workshops * Access weekly bonus episodes * Access the first 90 episodes of the podcast * Exclusive access to our discord and facebook groups ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Raw Comedy (with Jorgia Rice)

This week I'm joined by Raw Comedy National Finalist, Jorgia Rice. Jorgia represented Victoria in the iconic open mic competition. We discuss her experience leading up to the big day and how she felt stepping onto the stage at the Melbourne Town Hall. We also chat a lot about the value of a healthy mindset and what motivated Jorgia to document the whole thing on her blog. Featuring cameos from fellow competitors Aidan Mungai, Antoine Basseto, Tilly Harrison, and Joshua Pillay. Follow @jorgia.withaj [https://www.instagram.com/jorgia.withaj/#] Follow your host, @marcelthecomedian Follow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/comedywritersgroup/] and join the patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/comedywritersgroup?redirect=true]. * Unlock on our online meet-ups and workshops * Access weekly bonus episodes * Access the first 90 episodes of the podcast * Exclusive access to our discord and facebook groups ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.