The debates were heated and the discussions were long. We have managed to get our shortlist. This shortlist has an incredible range of styles, subjects, and scenarios that we will now present to our next judging panel.
These scripts will go on to our next stage where we will pick a Top Three and the winner.
The scripts that made the 2022 Comedy Writing Awards sponsored by Sky Studios shortlist are:
| Writer | Title | Region |
| Clare Plested | Mother Mary | Greater London |
| Ellie Silver | Beth’s Din | Manchester |
| Emily Littler | Yob Town | Bristol |
| Emma Jerrold | Partners In Time | Greater London |
| Imogen Bole | Blue Stockings | Greater London |
| Madeline Campion | The Dutchess of Crewe | Greater London |
| Molly McGuinness | Hot Stuff | Manchester |
| Nic O’Keeffe | In the Middle | Greater London |
| Nicki Lucas | Wasteland | Greater London |
| Ruby Carr | Magical Extinction | Greater London |
Congratulations to everyone involved!
Prizes for the 2022 Comedy Writing Award sponsored by Sky Studios include
Sky Studios is offering, a funded development prize for the winner.
A cash prize of £1000
Mentorship and Support from Funny Women, our Industry Partners and our Community.
A custom made Tatty Devine necklace trophy
The shortlisted scripts will now be put forward to a panel of judges from across the comedy industry until we reach our Top Three. The Top Three will be announced via the website, social media and emails to the successful entrants. Good luck!
The winner of the Comedy Writing Award will be announced at the Stage Award final sponsored by Sky Studios, hosted by Thanyia Moore (Winner 2017) with a headline set from Lara Ricote (Winner 2021), on Thursday 29th September at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London. TICKETS HERE.
The final will also be broadcast via our streaming partners, NextUp Comedy.
Nominate for the heat Comedy Content Award HERE.
Finalists for the Stage Award sponsored by Next Up Comedy HERE.
Shortlist for the Comedy Shorts Award supported by LSFF HERE.
