The Unexpected Items
The Unexpected Items are a sketch comedy group based in London, United Kingdom.
Established in 2008, the group consists of 6 writer-performers and 3 production crew. Shows generally last an hour and include a series of short sketches and songs that cover a range of topics from frivolous wordplay to satirical interpretations of current trends. The group were recommended by Time Out in 2008 and 2009.
The Unexpected Items have performed in a variety of venues from pub theatres such as The King's Head Theatre to the 420-seat Leicester Square Theatre and performed at the 2010 Glastonbury Festival. One of their sketches, Gap Yah, became a YouTube sensation in 2010, and the Gap Yah catchphrase gained popularity in schools and universities around the country.[1][2] In June 2010 Sugarbox Records released the official Gap Yah single entitled ‘Gap Yah’ feat. The Banter.[3]
Tom Williams co-wrote the YouTube hit parody of Alicia Key's Empire State Of Mind [4]
Members[5]
- Sophie Alderson
- Katharine Hill
- Matt Lacey
- Max Pritchard
- Adam Reeve
- Tom Williams
- Charlie Henniker (Director)
- Susan Husband (Producer)
- Ben Monks (Producer)
