Latest News & Updates

Pitch Your Idea for UP Summer Show Huge thanks to everyone who took part in or came to support the UP Big Spring Shows in April! Pitching for the Unscripted…

The Bristol Improv Theatre is looking to cast improvisers with stage experience for 3 heats and a final of The Saboteur, created by Jim Fishwick, hosted by Anna Kemp and…

Imaginary Adventure Club: Paid Opportunity for 2026 (potential to extend into 2027). The Bristol Improv Theatre is looking to cast 2 actors and one musician for its new family show…

Family Shows, Pride Events, Cinema Club, Improv Favourites, Theatre School Courses We’re excited to announce our Summer 2026 programme May-August 2026 featuring a host of new shows and events as…

Anyone who’s spent time at Bristol Improv Theatre knows that improv isn’t only enormous fun – it’s also a huge boost for wellbeing. We see it every night: from the…

Are you a strategic thinker who’s passionate about access to the arts? If so, Bristol Improv Theatre needs you on our Board. As a Trustee, you will provide the vital…

Tom Mansfield CEO – Quarterly Update I’m writing this sitting on my own in the auditorium at Bristol Improv Theatre – which has rapidly become one of my happy places.…

Edinburgh fringe preview showcase – call out for our previews showcase at Bristol Improv Theatre. Fully or partially improvised shows that are going to Edinburgh in 2026 and want preview opportunity.

Do you catch yourself apologising all the time? Do you get scared to speak up in meetings, at work or social situations? Are you scared of being called, or have…

We’re ready for 2026 with a brand new brochure – packed with exciting offerings on-stage, from our Improv Theatre School and events for you to participate in. This season includes…

Raeesa Rajmohamed Retires as Chair of Board of Trustees “Now that the theatre is enjoying the success for which so many people worked so hard, I feel able to step…

Here’s something to sweep away the winter blues: we a have some fantastic specialist courses and classes for 2026! Improv pros and beginners alike will have plenty of exciting new…

Full cast and creative team behind This Is your Panto 2025 at Bristol Improv Theatre

Making his entrance to one of the greatest rock songs of all-time, we are thrilled to introduce you to our new CEO: Tom Mansfield. Fresh through the door, we caught…

The Maydays are back at Bristol Improv Theatre with their 5* show and a musical improv workshop. Tickets are now on sale for both events via our website.

University beginnings, pre-show rituals and and Improv heroes… we caught up with Luke Mallison of Up the Antics ahead of their special spook-tacular edition of The Antics Joke Show on…

Tarot and Improv Together on Stage Friday 13 March – auspicious perhaps…….., step into the unknown with In the Cards, a tarot and improv show. A live tarot reading inspires…

We’re rounding off 2025 with a bang! Check out our brand new brochure – packed with exciting offerings On-Stage, from our Improv Theatre School and for our Community. This season…

What a line up! We are so excited for Saturday 26th July as The Bish Bosh Bash and What’s Your Star Sign join Up The Antics for their Summer Party…

The Drag Dungeoneers Launches in September We are absolutely thrilled to announce that September brings the arrival of a brand new Flagship show… and it slays! The Drag Dungeoneers is…

www.bristollifeawards.co.uk The Bristol Improv Theatre has been named a finalist in the Arts & Creative category of The Bristol Life Awards! This recognition means the world to us, and we…

This Bristol Improv Theatre student alumnus has gone on to win his first Improv title, with his group musical improv Minor Adjustments!

Whether you want to learn a new skill, meet new people, or simply have an unforgettable night out – Bristol Improv Theatre has something for everyone this January.

5 games suggestions to liven up your work Christmas party

Bristol Improv Theatre’s Unscripted Players Scheme (UPS) is an initiative that champions fresh voices and bold ideas in the world of improvisation. Each year, two pitches are selected from community…

THE FUTURE OF THE BRISTOL IMPROV THEATRE – MORE THAN A BUILDING toast & jam – celebrate with us! Next Saturday (5th October), join us to celebrate the success of…

House of Figs presents: The Awkward Guide to Friendship Friday 27th September | 20:00  We’ve got news for you: improv isn’t just for extroverted, outgoing people, who have never felt…

Find out which show you should come to with our quiz!

The Bristol Improv Theatre is inviting men of all ages and backgrounds to audition for a new improvised show “men?!” created by Stephen Clements and community member Tina Malhotra for performance…

Here is our director’s action plan, based on the Access Needs Survey: Our next step is to find funding to pay Disability Inc, part of the West of England Council…

The Bristol Improv Theatre (BIT) is doing work to become more accessible for Disabled people. As part of this, in April and May we ran an Access Needs Survey, to…

Spring is here! The weather is warm, and our programme is filled with fun shows.  Can’t decide which one to see? Take our quiz to find out!  Here are all…

The Bristol Improv Theatre is doing work to become more accessible for Disabled people. We want to hear the experiences of Disabled people who have used the BIT or have tried to use the BIT but couldn’t because of its inaccessibility.

We had such an incredible time hosting this year’s Little Improv Festival! Here are some photo highlights from the weekend.

We are so excited for The Little Improv Festival! On Saturday 23rd of March, we have a host of different workshops happening all day in the drawing room and theatre.…

The weather is cold, Christmas is over, it’s a rough time of year for everyone. If you’re feeling less-than-cheerful at the moment, you’re certainly not alone. We have a solution…

Our smashing work placement student Holly has been at it again, writing another fabulous blog post, this time about the equally fabulous ‘This Is Your Musical’. Read on to find…

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Holly, a wonderful work placement student from the University of the West of England. Holly had her first taste of improv at the Bish Bosh Bash on 1st December (which also happened to be our first Christmas show of this year!). Have a read of her blog post to find out what she thought.