 Forbes, Wang and Fouracres met while studying at the University of Cambridge, where they were members of the famous Cambridge Footlights, co-writing and performing in the 50th annual Cambridge Footlights' Revue, which toured both the UK and the United States.The group 'Daphne' officially formed in September 2014 when the trio began hosting a comedy night called "Nova Nova", every other month at the Cockpit Theatre, Marylebone, where they trialled their new material alongside guests, including British comedians Harry Hill and James Acaster.Daphne went on to win the London Sketchfest's prize for 'Best New Act' in 2015.