The JAPE Collective: Recent Episodes
JAPE Productions
Comedy, drama and variety – all in the name of entertainment. We're professional actors from Lancashire, writing and performing our own material. There’s observational humour in DUMMY CABS, based on Peter Franksson’s experience as a taxi driver in the 1990’s; vintage-style radio comedy from our live performance show THE RED ROSE TATTOO; Alan Veale’s award-winning THE QUIET ONE brings an old lady struggling to get rid of her smelly husband... or maybe you’re in the mood for farce? Then listen to all three episodes of TEETHING PROBLEMS for an extraction one dentist should never have attempted.
One man’s adventures in pursuit of an eccentric relative,hidden away in the lost Lancashire village of Little Snogging by The Bus Stop. (The first fourchapters only)
JAPE are proud to contribute to the production of AlanVeale’s first audiobook.
SECRET SNOGGING: an introduction will also beavailable as an eBook, and both come out in September 2024. Here we present the first FOUR chapters (out of fifteen). Further details about the release of bothversions are available on Alan’s website: alanveale.com.
One man’s adventures in pursuit of an eccentric relative,hidden away in the lost Lancashire village of Little Snogging by The Bus Stop.
JAPE are proud to contribute to the production of AlanVeale’s first audiobook.
SECRET SNOGGING: an introduction will also beavailable as an eBook, and both come out in September 2024. Here we present the first FOUR chapters (out of fifteen). Further details about the release of bothversions are available on Alan’s website: alanveale.com.
Seventy-six-year-old Madeleine McGlyn is confined to asecure institution under the Mental Health Act. She’s been there for over 35 years, but listen carefully to her story. Why does Dr Bailey figure so strongly in her life? How does an innocent kiss from a Sleeping Beauty lead to such trauma? The Signs were already there in the beginning…
This is an adaptation of Michael Mau’s original script fromSeason 2 of A Blind Play of Social Forces.
“I love this version. I could feel the benign menace inher voice. The nostalgia for a life she never had. Bravo.” Michael Mau
Scott and Val have come to a posh restaurant for a “special” occasion – but their anniversary dinner does NOT go to plan. While Scott’s attempt to pop the question is initially foiled by an old flame, Val’s man-y previous relationships provoke more questions than there are items on the menu!
Julie has had a gruelling day at the care home where she works. She just wants a glass of wine and a cuddle – not necessarily in that order. She has a colourful story to tell, but why won’t David come out of the kitchen and help Julie unwind?
When your luck finally runs IN, what do you do? Barmaid Shani hates being short of money, so when a thousand pounds turns up in her shopping bag, she has some tough decisions to make. As her colleague Miserable Martin puts it: Seller Vee!
Do you know if you can listen in foreign? Will Irving handle a complaint without complaint? Who’s steering this thing anyway?
Will Val and Scott find their Love Boat? How did Ede and Flo get that drinks package? There’s only one way to find out…
An exploration of life in Little Snogging By The Bus Stop, a fictional Lancashire village where its best to use your initiative in a tight cupboard, and Polly will tell you where to keep your nuts.
An exploration of life in Little Snogging By The Bus Stop, a fictional Lancashire village where the weather is unreliable, and none of us can remember whatsisname.
An exploration of life in Little Snogging By The Bus Stop, a fictional Lancashire village where even if you say it with flowers, there’s no Sweet P in Police work.
An exploration of life in Little Snogging By The Bus Stop, a fictional Lancashire village where we find an unusual bird in the Women’s Institute, and voices over the ether exceed our expectations.
An exploration of life in Little Snogging By The Bus Stop, a fictional Lancashire village where we call in to pick up a dead body in the library, and find out about nurdling with your mouth full.
An introduction to Little Snogging By The Bus Stop, a fictional Lancashire village where children (or the promise of them) tend to have an unfortunate effect on the residents.
An elderly woman wants to get rid of her husband. Why won’t the man at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau help her out? And why on earth won’t Bernie eat his bacon butty? 86-year-old Dot is frustrated by life as dementia takes control.
John and Alice are driven to desperate measures when both their spouses threaten to spoil their plans. The bodies mount up, but who will walk off with that bag of stolen loot?
Alice’s dodgy boyfriend muscles in on the conspiring lovers’ dilemma. Disposing of a body is more Colin’s kind of expertise – but can he be trusted not to spill the beans?
An emergency extraction proves to be an insurmountable challenge for John and Alice, especially when the patient dies during the procedure, leaving a false name and a bag full of cash.
New horizons beckon as Bob dons a suit and tie, Beryl has to make a tough decision, and Hunter gets head-hunted.
A female plumber gives Bob advice on his love-life, but fails to fix the heating. Phil bites off more than he can chew, and A to B Cabs look to be driving Beryl to the end of her tether.
The heating has packed in and Beryl’s digestive system is in a similar state. Bob’s efforts on the desk are found wanting, and Beryl is embarrassed by an exotic bird.
Beryl is in danger of working a double shift, while over-sexed Phil is running riot. Bob has a “wee” issue over an old lady – and where, oh where is The Blue Pines?
Bob confides in Beryl about his matrimonial “threesome”, minibus driver Hunter loses the plot, and rival firm A to B Cabs are poaching staff.