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The Silky Pair: Happy to Help (Plus Special Guests) (2 stars)

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The Silky Pair: Happy to Help (Plus Special Guests)

Female duo sells sketches and songs in their comedy shop. The pair attempt to impress with any wares they have at their disposal, whilst getting distracted from business plans by far more pressing personal matters. Does he fancy her? Why does she always have to spoil it? What? Characters, dance moves and guitar riffs are displayed, hung up and tried on in this hour. 'Slick, sexy and stunningly original. Damn funny too.' (BBC Scotland). 'Their jokes are consistent winners and their songs are well-crafted little gems.' (EdinburghGuide.com, 2011). Ages 14+. Contains strong language.

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The Silky Pair

22 Aug 20122 stars

A few sketches hit the mark, but feels cobbled together

Female duo The Silky Pair sells sketches and songs from their comedy shop. Punters have the chance to buy complete routines including outfits and hand gestures. It's a conceptual comedy cliché that's as old as The Two Ronnies but that doesn't mean it…

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