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WANT TO KICKSTART A CAREER IN COMEDY?

In partnership with BLOC TG4, as part of the ‘Glúin Nua’ mentorship scheme, ‘Na 2020s’ is a new comedy initiative unlike any other.

The scheme offers 10 rising stars in their 20s a range of training and experience, including mentoring from high profile guest speakers from the world of comedy and entertainment.

Workshops, writer’s rooms and production labs will take our 10 talented comics right through the comedy production process, with the funniest sketches and content going into full production, for broadcast on BLOC TG4’s social platforms and the TG4 player.

BLOC is TG4’s youth brand showcasing some of the best original content made by young people for young people and is available on Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok and Twitter.

Each week, there will be a Q&A with various inspirational and motivational guest speakers. These will include people who have been recognised on a national and international stage for their writing, directing and performing abilities. They will chart their careers, plus give insights into the industry by sharing the highs and lows.

Unlike other schemes, the application process will accept various demonstrations of contemporary comedic and performance abilities, including TikTok videos, short monologues, short sketches recorded on phone, short scripts, memes and tweets.

“As the seanfhocail goes, ‘ Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí’ - praise the young and they will flourish,” producer/director Siobhán Ní Chiobháin said. “This scheme aims to inspire and lift up young Irish speaking comedic talent to a level where they are confident in their abilities and their unique voice and that that they too are capable of national and international success”.

This scheme gives up and coming talent in their 20s a platform to create content in the 2020s. This diverse range of people will bridge the gap between their natural ability, professional execution, and national exposure. They will be creating content for their peers.

Applications are currently open and close on October 8th. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/488cbev4

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