MediaCityUK will be hosting the annual Salford Sitcom Showcase, as it returns for the fourth time. Studio audiences, as in previous years, will be shown live performances and screenings of brand new productions. The event in Salford, Greater Manchester, will take place on 12 and 13 of May and is being organised by BBC North and the BBC Comedy Commissioning. The first day of the event will debut the screening of Funz and Gamez (by Phil Ellis). It will be followed by Janice Connolly’s performance as the character Barbara Nice. The following day will bring the first show of Fishbowl by Andre Mettam. There will be live performances by Lucy Beaumont, Daisy Cooper(as Kerry), Gemma Whelan (as Chastity Butterworth) with Joseph Morpurgo and Elis James performing multiple characters.
A ballot will open until 28th April for audience tickets and the free tickets can be obtained through the BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/events/salford_sitcom_showcase_2015). BBC Writersroom will hold alongside Salford University, besides the new comedy, masterclasses and workshops.
