Writing for show

We are always open to new writers joining the team. We look for parody songs (well known tunes)  short topical sketches, monologues, running gags, one liners and captions (Jokes about a picture).

Whilst the pay is small it is a writing credit that is taken notice of by BBC Comedy and other TV and radio shows. Pay is divided up via a points system. A percentage of the box office from the show is given over to the writers pool and the writers who get material in the show get a share of this.

The share of the spoils is roughly, 3 points for a song, 2 for a sketch and 1 for a one liner. (roughly £7 for a song, £6 for a sketch £3/£4 for one liners depending on the share of the pool.)

We hold regular writers meetings both online and in the pub. (If you're in Brighton) you can be anywhere in the world and write for us.

Many TS writers have gone on to write for the BBC, ITV, Channel Four, films, etc. Notable alumni include, Josh Widdicome, Phil Barron, John MgGlade and an idea that once came from Sir Kenneth Brannagh no less.

Guideline for writing for us, it's news based, topical, satirical, short and sweet with a punchline ending.

Sketches usually two pages max, you're allowed 3 pages if it's absolutely HILARIOUS.

Parody songs (funny lyrics to well known songs) try and make the 'hook' (the part that everyone recalls, usually the title) as close as possible to the original. eg: Totally Shit Modern Art to Total Eclipse of the Heart or Adelle singing 'Making Music to Slash Wrists by" to Music to Watch Girls By. Try to have a humorous take on a topic in the news or a well know politician, celebrity or character that's in the news. Avoid repeating the chorus, make it flow if you can as a story or sketch would, even better with a punchline feel to the ending. Mainly parodying the hook is king, get that right and it stands a great chance of being used in the show.

One-liners are used in voice overs and within sketches, we also quite like caption gags (jokes with a picture).

IMPORTANT please send in either Word or txt format as attachments and put titles of sketches or songs in subject field and of course don't forget to put your name on the material. (We want to acknowledge and credit your genuis).

If you ish to get involved send 2 sample sketches and or a sample parody song to newsubmissions14@treasonshow.co.uk marked "FAO Script editor - New writer" and if we like it you'll be invited to join in the fun!