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Graeme Rooney – Scottish Comedy Writer & Performer
TV | Sketch | Sitcoms | Theatre | Mockumentary
Graeme Rooney is a Scottish comedy writer and performer known for creating smart, character-driven comedy across television, stage, and digital platforms. His work combines sharp writing, sketch experience, and a strong performance background.
✍️ Television & Sketch Comedy Writing
Graeme co-created and co-wrote the hit BBC2 sketch show The Ginge, The Geordie and The Geek, which aired after multiple sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival. The show became known for its fast-paced, character-based sketches and original comedy voice.
He also wrote for Comedy Central as part of the 20th Anniversary of Friends campaign, contributing short-form comedy content for a global audience.
🎥 Scripted Comedy & Development Projects
Graeme has developed a range of scripted projects for TV and online, including:
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Ever After
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Divorce Club
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Ongoing development in scripted comedy, sketch formats, and character-led storytelling
He signed with literary agency JFL in 2016.
🎭 Theatre Writing
Graeme’s debut stage play, Absolute Bowlocks!, was commissioned by Òran Mór in Glasgow as part of its renowned “A Play, A Pie and A Pint” series. Following its premiere, the play went on a Scottish tour, earning praise for its bold humour and relatable characters.
💬 Looking to Collaborate?
Graeme Rooney continues to develop new comedy for screen, stage, and digital platforms. For TV writing commissions please reach out via his agent. For collaboration, plays or scripted comedy inquiries feel free to contact Graeme directly.
📌 Representation
Literary Agent: JFL Agency
Performance Agent: Katie Threlfall Associates
🔗 Connect
Shorter sketches with sharp one-liners exemplify just how intelligent and sharp-witted they are as writers.
THREEWEEKS
Different stories meet and clash with wit and in ways that demonstrate real writing ability
BROADWAY BABY
Some press from ‘Absolute Bowlocks!’
a rollicking 45 minutes of traditional comedy…and real theatrical skill
THE SCOTSMAN
a delightfully rowdy piece of theatre
BROADWAY WORLD
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