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Pirates

No holds barred sketches from trio Daphne as they leave for New York but are waylaid by mathematical ineptitude. From 2016.

The gang set sail for New York but are waylaid by George's mathematical ineptitude.

Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band.

Written by and starring: Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres

Featuring:

Sir Willard White
Emma Sidi
David Elms

Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter

Musical Director: Freddie Tapner

Piano: Freddie Tapner
Drums: Ben Hartley
Bass: Rob Grist
Percussion: Ben Burton
Trumpet: Michael Maddocks
Tenor Sax: Greg Sterland
Trombone: Elliot Pooley
Violin: Hannah Bell
Cello: Nick Squires

Producer: Matt Stronge

A 成人论坛 Studios production for 成人论坛 Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 5 Apr 2023 22:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Performer Jason Forbes
Performer George Fouracres
Performer Phil Wang
Producer Matt Stronge
Writer Jason Forbes
Writer George Fouracres
Writer Phil Wang
Composer Jeff Carpenter

Broadcasts

  • Thu 21 Jul 2016 23:00
  • Thu 17 Jan 2019 23:00
  • Wed 12 Feb 2020 23:30
  • Sat 11 Sep 2021 23:30
  • Wed 5 Apr 2023 22:30

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