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In this episode, Sarah Koenig is onto a new case, two holidaymakers experiment with time travel, and London Zoo's pandas are having relationship issues. 'And Then She Said a Funny Thing...' is a podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing. It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud. This episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Emma Cahill, Kerry Smith, Kate Smith and Rachel Genn, Rachel Thorn, Sharon Heywood, Idil Sukan, Hannah Puddefoot, Jasmine Tonie, by Rachel Thorn, Laura Glover, Vivienne Riddoch and Jane McCutcheon. It was performed by Victoria John, Stephen Leask, Kate Russell-Smith and Helena Johnson. Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and sound production was by Christopher Jarvis of the Radio Theatre workshop. The theme music was written by Alex Judd. The Director was Bethan Clark. @crookedpieces #funnything SFX credits: SFX "20-0-destruction" by dangerbabe, taken from Freesound.orgSFX "popcorn-dream" by briandkatz, taken from Freesound.orgSFX "tennis" by pullover-aus-milch, taken from Freesound.orgVicky Fysika - 8-bit Wedding March   ComedyfemininistfunnySpeechwomen      

In this episode the Grim Reaper struggles with budget cuts, a starship makes first contact with an alien race, and the Famous Five plot to bring down their nemesis...  'And Then She Said a Funny Thing...' is a podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing. It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud. This episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Anneka Harry, Sharon Heywood, Hannah Puddefoot, Idil Sukan, Rachel Tookey, Sian Davies, Sara Gibbs, Rachel Thorn, Stephanie Weston and Becky Kleanthous. It was performed by Victoria John, Stephen Leask, Kate Russell-Smith and Helena Johnson. Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and sound production was by Christopher Jarvis of the Radio Theatre workshop. The theme music was written by Alex Judd. The Director was Bethan Clark. @crookedpieces #funnything    

In this episode the King's College Christmas Carol service takes an unexpected turn, the Tooth Fairy gets a new job, and Cinderella finds out what happens after midnight. 'And Then She Said a Funny Thing...' is a podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing. It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud. This episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Vivienne Riddoch and Jane McCutcheon, Sian Davies, Becky Kleanthous, Emily-Jane Clark, Sasha McKenna, Elizabeth Lomas, Carrie Briffett, Asonta Benetti, Rachel Thorn and Maxine Jones. It was performed by Victoria John, Stephen Leask, Kate Russell-Smith and Helena Johnson. Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and sound production was by Christopher Jarvis of the Radio Theatre workshop. The theme music was written by Alex Judd. The Director was Bethan Clark. @crookedpieces #funnything

In this episode the kettle is at the end of it's power cable, a Cancerian finds his espionage career balanced on the cusp, and the theft of the Queen's fountain pen sparks some unusual investigative methods. And Then She Said a Funny Thing is a podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing. It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud. This episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Gemma Parker, Taylor Glenn, Kerry Smith, Carol Walsh, Helen Keeler, Helen Saama, Emma Robinson, Philippa Peacock, Nina Millns, Cheryl Bayliss, Briony Anderson, Taylor Glenn and Liz Hobbs. It was performed by Victoria John, Stephen Leask, Kate Russell-Smith, Ceridwen Smith, and Philippa Peacock. Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and sound production was by Christopher Jarvis of the Radio Theatre workshop. The theme music was written by Alex Judd. The Director was Bethan Clark. @crookedpieces #funnything This episode features the following SFX - thanks to the creators! 1. "Crowd Boo and Heckles" by Mike Koenig, from Soundbible.com 2. "bus3" by paper-jam, from Freesound.org3. "floor-trading5" by touchassembly, from Freesound.org4. "building-collapse02-close" by onteca, from Freesound.org5. "cooking-02" by aesqe, taken from Freesound.org

In this episode the Unicorns have a grievance, evening class-goers prepare for the Zombie Invasion, and we drop in on the 17th Annual Exam Invigilator championships. And Then She Said a Funny Thing is a podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing. It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud. This episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Michelle Duffy, Kathryn O'Dobhain, Charlotte Donachie, Laura Glover, Stephanie Weston, Charlotte Donachie, Carmen Walton, Emma Davies, Rachel E Thorn, Cheryl Bayliss, Nadia Jaynes and Sian Rowland. It was performed by Victoria John, Stephen Leask, Kate Russell-Smith, Ceridwen Smith and Emma Davies. Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and sound production was by Christopher Jarvis of the Radio Theatre workshop. The theme music was written by Alex Judd. The Director was Bethan Clark. @crookedpieces #funnything

In this episode Mary Poppins demonstrates some unexpected qualities, TV producers enlist pirates to win ratings from Downton Abbey, and Godzilla plays havoc with local bin collections. And Then She Said a Funny Thing is a podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing. It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud. This episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Lucy Holligan, Philippa Peacock, Kady Potter, Megan Fellows, Jane McCutcheon and Vivienne Riddoch, Cheryl Bayliss, Katherine Warminger, Sarah Jones, Charlotte Vowles, Brigit Foster and Stephanie Weston. It was performed by Philippa Fordham,Victoria John, Stephen Leask, Kate Russell-Smith and Ceridwen Smith. Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and sound production was by Christopher Jarvis of the Radio Theatre workshop.  The Director was Bethan Clark. @crookedpieces #funnything

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In this episode the Funny Things bring us some unusual horoscopes, take a look at some early drafts of Jane Austen's most famous works, and observe one singleton's unorthodox approach to finding love. And Then She Said a Funny Thing is a new podcast from Crooked Pieces designed to showcase women's comedy writing, featuring sketches, songs and spoken word by some of the funniest writers around.   It was created by Rachel Stroud and is produced by Bethan Clark, Charlotte Donachie, Louise Rickwood and Rachel Stroud.   This pilot episode was recorded at Omnibus Clapham, and features pieces by Stacey Williams, Stephanie Weston, Molly Parker, Charlotte Donachie, Lucy Holligan, Taylor Glenn, Eleanor Green, Sarah Keenan, Alison Swann, Ida Persson and Jen Sugden, Louise Jones, Vivienne Riddoch, Philippa Fordham, Rachel E. Thorn, Morenike Adebayo and Rosalind Peters. It is hosted by Katie Bonna and Charlotte Donachie, and stars Luke Barton, Hannah Ellis, Victoria John and Stephen Leask.   Philippa Fordham, Rosalind Peters, Charlotte Donachie and Katie Bonna perform their own work.   Jo Tremelling was the stage manager, and Dave Austin was the Sound Engineer and Audio Editor.   The Director was Bethan Clark.   @crookedpieces #funnything