BBC Comedy and NE Screen Comedy are joining together in Newcastle, the BBC’s inaugural City of Comedy, to bring a special edition of Adult Film Club to the city on September 29.
Adult Film Club is the baby of comedy writer/performer Chris Cantrill (BBC2’s Alma’s Not Normal and half of Edinburgh-nominated double act The Delightful Sausage) and animator/director Sam O’Leary (Inside No.9 and Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared). The night launched in Manchester with the aim of showcasing emerging talent and bringing together comedy creators and now, with support from BBC Comedy and NE Screen Comedy Hot House, Adult Film Club is coming to the North East.
The event is produced by comedy producer Hal Branson and will feature a special screening of comedy short films including everything from innovative sketches to unforgettable viral oddities.
The event is part of the ongoing BBC City of Comedy in Newcastle which aims to help find, nurture and connect new comedy talent in the North East with UK commissioners and the wider TV industry.
Navi Lamba, head of talent development at BBC Comedy Commissioning said: “We’re so excited to have Adult Film Club curate our short film nights in Newcastle. They are masters at finding comedy gems on the internet, and simultaneously putting on a 10/10 comedy show. We want to amuse, inspire and champion emerging regional comedy talent and AFC is the perfect vehicle.”
Lisa Laws, head of talent and professional development at North East Screen, added: “We are really excited to partner with BBC Comedy on another great event as part of BBC City of Comedy, we can’t wait to see what the talented folks at Adult Film Club have in store for us. If you like laughing, love short films and want to meet talent and commissioners come along and get inspired.”
Adult Film Club will be hosted at the Black Swan in Newcastle (Westgate Road) starting at 7pm. The show will include an extended interval with the opportunity to network with other comedy fans and creators. Tickets are available from online ticketer Eventbrite.
