StraitJacket have just updated the multimedia section of the website with three brand new video sketches. One documents the bizzare behaviour of an obsessive father, another investigates the desire of young son to become an inanimate object and finally the other is an unusual hobby.

StraitJacket have embarked on a new direction in their comedy careers, putting the camera to one side and investing all of their time in writing a brand new TV sketch show pilot. The process will see new characters and sketches never before conceived. In the meantime, the previous filmed sketches will be uploaded to the site in due course.

StraitJacket have been very busy since 2007 dawned on us as there has been alot of filming and writing going on. As an example of what we've been up to we'd like to share a small snippet of a new character with you. 'Quiet Man' can now be found in the Video section of the site. Enjoy!

If you're traveling on the Metro through Gateshead Interchange over the next few weeks, keep an eye out for the StraitJacket sketch: 'Russ Abbott'.
The sketch will be beamed in the station onto a wall between the platform and ticket concourse as a part of a series of short films from 7am to 7pm daily until April 14. Meanwhile StraitJacket continue to keep very busy writing and filming brand new material.

Straitjacket continue to work tirelessly behind the scenes writing and filming brand new material. Two filming days are scheduled for this month with another possibly in the pipeline before Easter. Meanwhile new behind the scenes and press photos have been added to the site.

You may have noticed already but Straitjacketcomedy.com has abit of a face lift. This includes new sections such as Meet the Members and biography pages. In addition other sections have been given a new fresh look such as the easily accessible dates page. Take a look around and see what you think!

San Francisco's Comedy Sketch festival is underway and Straitjacket's screening will be happening in just 2 days. The show, introduced by Bob Odenkirk will be featuring new and existing material to the all-American crowd. Meanwhile the About, Behind the scenes and Multimedia section have been updated.

Over 13,000 visitors clicked onto StraitjacketComedy.com in 2006 and we'd like to extend our gratitude and thanks for your continued support. Since the site was launched in January 2004, it has attracted over 25,000 visitors and continued to grow and develop. More exciting plans are in the pipeline for the website so watch this cyberspace!

Straitjacket have added a trio of new sketches to the site this month to kick off the new year. As the group continue to develop material for the American pilot, as well as featuring in San Francisco's Sketchfest event, the newly added sketches illustrate the continuing development and growth of the comedy trio.

Straitjacket are currently writing, planning and working on new material for their up and coming Pilot, this of course means a new soundtrack! So do you have a piece of music that'll suit SJ's brand of comedy down to the ground? If so feel free to let us know!! For examples of music we've used in the past please take a look at our other sketches.

Straitjacket will once again be hitting screens in America, this time as part of 'Sketch Fest' comedy festival. The show will be part of a bill feauturing our friend, Bob Odenkirk and will run on the 26th of January from 8.30pm. Check the dates for more information.

Channel 4's comedy hunt website, 4Laughs, has recently announced that Straitjacket are the winners of its first competition, netting £250. The prize, which was awarded to the best comedy video, was thanks to Straitjacket's classic sketch, Walk Left. Visit the 4Laughs website here.

Straitjacket have recently got back to their writing roots in an effort to produce a brand new TV pilot show. The proposed half-hour episode will feature new extensions of existing popular characters and will have a unique personal element not before seen in a sketch show. Plans are underway to have the writing complete in the next few weeks, with filming hoping to start late this year, early 2007.

Straitjacket sketches have made there way to yet another comedy website in the form of Channel 4's comedy talent hunt, 4Laughs. The site, which includes a 'comedy ladder', aims to highlight the best comedy in the UK from video to scripts. You can view our material here.

A 20 minute screening of Straitjacket's sketches has been very well recieved in the famous UCB Theater in Los Angeles. The show, presented by Bob and Naomi Odenkirk was a great success. More shows are in development. Meanwhile the latest show in the U.K. (Newcastle) was a huge success, filling the Tyneside cinema to capacity. Thanks to all who attended.

Straitjacket member Tom Bennett has a featured poem in the online poetry magazine Inter Poetry. The poem, entitled 'Different' can be seen by visiting Issue 15 on the website found here.

Straitjacket's Ian and Keith are doing weekly nights in Sunderland @ The Voodoo Room 9pm and its free. Their monthly night @ the Cooperage in Newcastle is on November 27th 1030pm £3. www.myspace.com/synthtopia

Straitjacket's next show on October 22nd at the Tyneside Cinema has now SOLD OUT! The show features brand new sketches and will be part of the Newcastle-Gateshead Comedy Festival. The show starts at 8.30pm with the aftershow party at Bar Tokyo at 9.30pm. Click here for more info.

Straitjacket have formed a cross-Atlantic partnership with American comedy star Bob Odenkirk and his wife, professional comedy scout Naomi Odenkirk. The relationship has seen Straitjacket sketches screened in LA and now New York City. Already recieving a "fantastic response" Straitjacket hope their international appeal continues to spread. More details on the US screenings.

Guest director Chris Errington was at hand again as Straitjacket filmed more new sketches for their upcoming show on October 22nd at the Tyneside Cinema. Pictures from the weekend of filming as well as pictures from the Edinburgh trip can be downloaded now.

You can now collect your FREE tickets to Straitjacket's next show on October 22nd at the Tyneside Cinema. The show features brand new sketches and will be part of the Newcastle-Gateshead Comedy Festival. The show starts at 8.30pm and tickets can be collected on the door. Click here for more info.

Ian from Straitjacket aka Telos is releasing a Free download single called Exit on September 25 backed a remix by Mood 4. The album Translucent is out October 9.It will be available around Newcastle and Sunderland in all of the really good record shops.
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