Here at Funny Women we are passionate about supporting burgeoning comedy writers, it’s why we have a comedy writing category as part of Funny Women Awards. One of Britain’s best comedy writers, David Nobbs who died in 2015, was famously supportive of those trying to crack comedy writing and now the David Nobbs Memorial Trust has launched to help new comedy writers get into the comedy world. A great way to continue David Nobb’s support, in fact any aspiring comedy writers ought to read David’s autobiography I Didn’t Get Where I Am Today.
The comedy development scheme was started by those who knew and loved David Nobbs, writer of comedy hits such as The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and A Bit of a Do. The trust is comprised of comedy producers, performers with Barry Cryer and Michael Palin also involved. The Trust hopes to raise funds to run an annual comedy writing competition with a cash bursary.
Trust chair, journalist Mary O’Hara said: “Getting a foothold as a writer – be it in sketch, book writing or sitcom – can be tough so we’ve decided to try to help those starting out. Our plan is to run a competition in David’s name and award a modest bursary that could help winners set aside some precious hours for writing.”
Michael Palin says: “I knew David Nobbs from the very earliest days – when we were both struggling comedy writers. Throughout my subsequent career David was extraordinarily helpful and supportive. I’m delighted, through his name, to continue his help and support for new writing talent.”
You can donate to the Trust here!
