Coming of Age - BBC 3
Be part of a TV revolution with BBC 3's new sitcom 'Coming of Age'
Coming of Age is a world first for TV comedy - a sitcom about teenagers created and written by a teenager.
Jas, Ollie, Matt, Chloe and DK live in Abingdon. Their lives revolve around college, their bedrooms and, because they are always getting thrown out of the local pub, Ollie's garden shed.
"I love sitcom," said 19 year old writer Tim Dawson. "So why isn't there a show that talks about life from my perspective? That talks about being young - openly, honestly, truthfully. And I mean properly young - a teenager. Loving for the first time, turning cans into bongs, fancying your history teacher, dealing with those pesky unwanted erections-in-public places? Well - now there is."
"If you want a comedy depicting teens as pensioner-bashing sociopaths (sometimes understandable: old people can be really irritating), don't watch! That's not what we're about. Coming of Age celebrates youth in a good way. Some buzzwords: college, parents, love, drink, music, teachers, drugs, woks, sex, teddy bears, sheds, swimming pools and... err... mud."
Coming Of Age stars five of the UK's top young comedy actors - Anabel Barnston as Chloe, Tony Bignell as Matt, Hannah Job as Jas, Ceri Phillips as Ollie, and Joe Tracini as DK. The show is directed by David Sant and produced by Stephen McCrum.
The show is being recorded at BBC Television Centre on March 19th and 28th and April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 7pm.
To apply for tickets call 0870 9011227 or check out the official BBC website. Please note only those over the age of 16 will be admitted to the audience.
How to get there
The closest tube stations to Wood Lane are at White City and Shepherds Bush. If travelling by bus the 72, 95 and the 220 all serve the area.
