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Unwritten Tales with James and I

James and Ijamesimprov.com
Surreal slow burn improv comedy, where all the rules stop making sense. Improvised by James Haskin and James Irving.
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The Magic

Two 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 talking next...

Sep 15, 201914 min

Party

Two 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/people/klank...

Aug 11, 201915 min

Home feat. James Witt

Sophie 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 second ser...

Jul 06, 201923 min

Field Trip feat. James Witt

Malcolm, 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 Pioneers now a...

May 03, 201916 min

Construction

John 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 https://f...

Mar 31, 201917 min

Keeping Pace

A 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, E.wav...

Feb 24, 201916 min

The Money

Two 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 suburb ambi...

Jan 01, 201917 min

Hair feat. Trilly Chatterjee

A 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 with Som...

Oct 29, 201821 min

Upkeep

Outside 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.

Oct 05, 201814 min

Onward

Two 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.

Aug 26, 201815 min

No Pressure feat. Rhiannon Vivian

David 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 with imp...

Aug 02, 201815 min

Void feat. Audra Goffeney

Alone 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. She per...

Jun 28, 201822 min

Substitution feat. Trilly Chatterjee

Two 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 audiop...

May 20, 201819 min

Flash Flood feat. Audra Goffeney

A 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 Peak...

Apr 22, 201818 min

Let It Out

Two 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.

Mar 24, 201817 min

The Watch

A 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.

Mar 01, 201816 min

The Plan

A 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.

Dec 21, 201716 min

Nothing

A 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.

Nov 18, 201716 min

Recalibration

A 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.

Aug 28, 201719 min

The Point feat. Jennifer Jordan

A 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 Twitte...

Aug 03, 201718 min

The Answer feat. Jennifer Jordan

Two 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 or Twitt...

Jun 26, 201715 min

Delivery

In 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.

May 24, 201717 min

Turbulence

The 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.

Apr 23, 201717 min

THEM!

A 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 Facebook or ...

Mar 26, 201714 min

World Of Lamps feat. Rhiannon Vivian

In 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 perf...

Feb 14, 201712 min

Life Is Art, Reginald

A 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.

Jan 10, 201717 min

Cellular

Two 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.

Dec 07, 201627 min
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