A competition for locally based writers to produce a short story based on a particular period in Peterborough. A book will be produced with a compilation of the best stories and a prize being awarded to the piece that reflects most accurately a point in our city's history. The Gaslight has been presenting alternative live arts in the city for almost 15 years. Throughout the Festival Get Up, Stand Up Series of 12 workshops for aspiring stand-up comedians from the Peterborough area. Led by a renowned coach in comedy writing and performance the course will provide the vital first step for local and regional performers, culminating in a public performance at the Peterborough Festival.
All performers are in their first professional year in comedy.
Heats from January until June. Grand 'winner of winners' final at the Peterborough Festival. Previous performers appearing at the Gaslight in their first professional year have included Jo Brand, Eddie Izzard, Jack Dee and Graham Norton.