Yawp Mag ISSUE 21: Producers of Comedy | Page 37

people who travel. A lot of comics end up travelling a huge amount and it is extrememore than I have been at home, which I enjoy, but which can be tiring and disruptive.” Thirdly insists on getting everything in writing, as it is “vital to have written agreements with everyone you work with - artists, venues, festivals, publicists - everyone. Keeping a paper trail is so helpful when questions arise”. Lastly, Brotchie insists that you are nice to everyone. “I mean, this is just a rule for life, but in production it is really important. The person teching your show today could be the person curating a festival next year. Also, the people working at the venue box If you can build good-will around your projects, they are far more likely to be popular.” eph Brotchie production and art the better. A producer is much more capable of championing a show when they have a good understanding of where that show has come from.” In her time as a producer, she reveals four big lessons that she has learned. Firstly, “you need to be the one that tells the world about an artist. Often, self-promotion is an artists to do. As a producer, you are of weight to the idea that they are worth investing in”. Then, there’s the issue of travel. You must be prepared to join your acts wherever they need to