Unwritten Tales with James and I
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSurreal slow burn improv comedy, where all the rules stop making sense. Improvised by James Haskin and James Irving.
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The Magic
September 15, 2019 17:53 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBTwo brothers catch up over the phone. One of them reflects on his career in magic and has to admit that things aren't going particularly well. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter. "Hotel room ventilator" sound by morosopher on freesound https://freesound.org/people/morosopher "room-tone talki...
Party
August 11, 2019 09:58 - 15 minutes - 21 MBTwo friends are on holiday together, but one of them is struggling to keep up. He sits down on a bench for a moment, but soon dozes off. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter. "calm city-park ambience Singelwal Zaltbommel 190423_1377" sound by klankbeeld on freesound https://freesound.org/peopl...
Home feat. James Witt
July 06, 2019 17:03 - 23 minutes - 32 MBSophie and her husband Graham regret letting Sophie's cousin Claire stay with them when she gets a bit too comfortable and starts to take over the house. This audio play was improvised by James Irving, James Haskin and James Witt. James Witt is part of the musical comedy collective Dreamweaver Quartet (alongside James and I’s James Irving). The first series of their musical dream analysis podcast : Dreamweaver Quartet is available on iTunes, Soundcloud and Podcast Pioneers now and the se...
Field Trip feat. James Witt
May 03, 2019 22:11 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBMalcolm, Justin and and Francis head out into a field, hoping to put all the stresses of the city behind them. Can they ever truly clear their minds and focus on nothing? This audio play was improvised by James Irving, James Haskin and James Witt. James Witt is part of the musical comedy collective Dreamweaver Quartet (alongside James and I’s James Irving). The first series of their musical dream analysis podcast : Dreamweaver Quartet is available on iTunes, Soundcloud and Podcast Pionee...
Construction
March 31, 2019 21:04 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBJohn is in the studio recording an audio book and everything seems to be going well so far, if only he can stay professional and stop getting distracted by the construction site across the road. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter. "Breaking Glass 13" sound by FunWithSound on freesound.org ht...
Keeping Pace
February 24, 2019 14:57 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBA couple are chatting as they walk out in the countryside. The walk seems to go on for ages. One of them tries to enjoy it. The other wishes they could speed up. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter. Nature sound by Klankbeeld on Freesound.org freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ "Footsteps, Muddy...
The Money
January 01, 2019 22:54 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBTwo pensioners stand outside a house, trying to work out how to get a new sofa inside. Daphne is wondering why she offered to help with this latest impulse buy and whether they can get through it without argument or someone putting their back out. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter. Icy subu...
Hair feat. Trilly Chatterjee
October 29, 2018 17:00 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBA woman visits a quiet hairdressers, just hoping for a haircut. She encounters a passive aggressive hairdresser and his stressed, balding manager and ends up losing more than she had planned. An audio play for Halloween by James and I, featuring Trilly Chatterjee. Improvised by Trilly Chatterjee, James Irving and James Haskin. Trilly Chatterjee is an obsessive audiophile and serial hobbyist. He directs and hosts Soundcheck – the improv show of amusing musical musings. He also improvises wi...
Upkeep
October 05, 2018 18:29 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBOutside a small house with ivy growing up the walls, two women chat about pens, bingo and online shopping. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Onward
August 26, 2018 12:05 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBTwo explorers pace out into a vast snow covered landscape. One is inexperienced and feeling nervous. One is a seasoned expert. Neither know if they will ever return. This audio play was improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
No Pressure feat. Rhiannon Vivian
August 02, 2018 11:37 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBDavid is nervous about his GCSE exams and the level of support offered by his parents doesn't seem to be helping. This audio play was improvised by Rhiannon Vivian, James Irving and James Haskin. Rhiannon is an actor, writer and comedian living in London. She regularly performs improvised comedy with her award winning, five star improv team The Maydays (creators of acclaimed improvised gothic tale Happily Never After). She also performs with The Bumper Blyton Improvised Adventure, sings wit...
Void feat. Audra Goffeney
June 28, 2018 18:54 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBAlone at night in an observatory, two people on a date consider the vastness of the universe whilst waiting for their takeaway to arrive. The universe has other plans. This audio play was improvised by Audra Goffeney, James Irving and James Haskin. Audra Goffeney is a former company member of Theatresports at Unexpected Productions in Seattle, USA, the co-founder of Girls With Power Tools (Improvised Lifetime Original Movies) and co-director of the stand up and improv show Piggyback LDN. Sh...
Substitution feat. Trilly Chatterjee
May 20, 2018 13:54 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBTwo mathematicians have been finding a series of post-it notes dotted around the office, written in code. After decoding them, they are ready to talk about the contents with the colleague who wrote them. Improvised by Trilly Chatterjee, James Irving and James Haskin. Trilly Chatterjee improvises with Somewhat Theatre and T-Minus, and formerly performed with Ripcord & MissImp Nottingham. He is director and host of Soundcheck - the improv show of amusing musical musings. He is an avowed audio...
Flash Flood feat. Audra Goffeney
April 22, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBA couple are alone in a countryside cottage during a storm, until they meet a friendly local farmer, who has no idea what he has let himself in for. Improvised by Audra Goffeney, James Irving and James Haskin. Audra Goffeney is a former company member of Theatresports at Unexpected Productions in Seattle, USA, the co-founder of Girls With Power Tools (Improvised Lifetime Original Movies) and co-director of the stand up and improv show Piggyback LDN. She performed in and co-directed the Twin...
Let It Out
March 24, 2018 15:24 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MBTwo co-workers try to stretch and let out their emotions in a designated relaxation room, but keep getting distracted by each other and the increasingly involved set of rules that one of them insists on. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
The Watch
March 01, 2018 12:39 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBA man locks himself out of his house and is forced to make conversation with his neighbour whilst they wait. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
The Plan
December 21, 2017 17:06 - 16 minutes - 15 MBA man is trying to help his master move house, but before they can start, they need the perfect plan. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Nothing
November 18, 2017 18:01 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBA young man struggles on his vision quest. No matter how hard he focuses, he still can't see anything. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free at Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Recalibration
August 28, 2017 22:43 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBA father takes his gaming obsessed teenage son out shopping, but first has to remind him how to cross the road. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
The Point feat. Jennifer Jordan
August 03, 2017 08:35 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBA couple discuss with their tailor what ties are for and discover the more primal aspects of fashion. Improvised by James Irving, James Haskin and special guest Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer Jordan is an actor and improviser, who can be seen improvising in Classic Andy and speaking Shakespeare in YouTube series Sonnet Sisters. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or...
The Answer feat. Jennifer Jordan
June 26, 2017 12:21 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBTwo office workers consult a malfunctioning and mischievous Siri and find out more than they expected. Improvised by James Irving, James Haskin and special guest Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer Jordan is an actor and improviser, who can be seen improvising in Classic Andy and speaking Shakespeare in YouTube series Sonnet Sisters. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook o...
Delivery
May 24, 2017 22:49 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn a suspiciously quiet large office building, a manager calls in a courier, with a very specific set of instructions. Discover the dangers of downsizing. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Turbulence
April 23, 2017 11:14 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe cockpit of a large commercial airliner. A maverick captain charts a unique route through the skies as his copilot admiringly watches. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
THEM!
March 26, 2017 13:24 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBA small town cinema. The film has finished playing, but a couple on a date stay quietly chatting at the back and eating popcorn. They discuss the outside world and the kind of monsters people can become if they're not willing to sensibly block out the worst excesses of modern culture. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebo...
World Of Lamps feat. Rhiannon Vivian
February 14, 2017 18:57 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn a strange shop with an array of lamps seemingly sprouting from the shelves, a man tries to purchase a new lamp, but the shop assistants won't leave him alone and seem keen that he doesn't leave. Improvised by James Irving, James Haskin and Rhiannon Vivian. Rhiannon Vivian is a writer and performer living in London. She regularly performs improvised comedy with her award winning, five star improv team The Maydays (creators of acclaimed improvised gothic tale Happily Never After). She also...
Life Is Art, Reginald
January 10, 2017 21:20 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBA middle-aged married couple visit an art gallery, on a strange tour that seems to go on forever. Will they gain a new appreciation of art, or just bicker the whole way round? Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has other music available for free on Bandcamp. You can also follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Cellular
December 07, 2016 16:01 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBTwo men sit in a doctor's waiting room and make awkward conversation. One of them is very sick, the other one isn't, but is convinced that he might be able to help the man he just met. Improvised by James Irving and James Haskin. Music improvised by A Ninja Slob Drew Me, who has more music you can download for free on Bandcamp. Recorded and mixed by James Haskin.