Jesting About 2 to launch tomorrow

Jesting About 2

Region-wide talent search Jesting About is set to launch for its second year tomorrow evening.

The recently opened Newcastle Stand Comedy Club will play host to the launch for Jesting About 2, which, like last year’s initiative, will give a host of writers, performers and filmmakers the chance to have their work discovered and produced.

A partnership between the BBC and Northern Film and Media, Jesting About has been championed by comedian Bob Mortimer, and last year helped young hopefuls to realise projects such as a TV pilot, online content and a radio sitcom

Tomorrow’s event will see BBC North Director Peter Salmon, Northern Film and Media Creative Director, Agnes Wilkie, join a host of the region’s leading writers, comedians, producers, animators and digital experts to outline the new opportunities which will be created under Jesting About 2.

Be sure to keep checking back for more details on Jesting About 2 as they emerge.