Is It Improvised? Wrap-up
Lucy Fennell and the performers during a Q and A after the performance Lucy Fennell’s pilot show “Is It Improvised, does it matter?” debuted at the Bristol Improv Theatre last… Read more »
A hazardous road, littered with discoveries
In association with The BIT, Lucy Fennell (Impromptu Shakespeare, Bumper Blyton) is working on a new show “Is It Improvised? Does It Matter? exploring the relationship between improv, theatre and… Read more »
Watching people think onstage
In association with The BIT, Lucy Fennell (Impromptu Shakespeare, Bumper Blyton) is working on a new show “Is It Improvised? Does It Matter? exploring the relationship between improv, theatre and… Read more »
Life is Improvised: Faking It
Andy Yeoh This week the BIT’s improvised musical company, This is Your Musical, performed a show about a family facing The Apocalypse, called “Should I Stay Or Should I Go?”…. Read more »
5 minutes with Luke Cox from Real Positive Poles
Real Positive Poles have been making improv waves with their new show After Dusk; an improvised version of cult-hit 1960’s TV show The Twilight Zone. In preparation for their support… Read more »
5 minutes with the RH Experience
We are so excited to be welcoming back The RH Experience to tread the boards at the BIT on Friday 8th February, just a week after they celebrate 10 years… Read more »
Improv Double Bill | Last Day On Earth
Bristol-based team Last Day on Earth will be joining us this Friday as part of the Improv Double bill. In preparation, we sat down with cast member Sam Hall to… Read more »
Development Opportunity for female and non binary performers
The Bristol Improv Theatre is collaborating with Michelle Graham-McMorrow (The Short And Girlie Show) to offer a development opportunity for women looking to get on stage and improvise. Please note:… Read more »
The BIT is participating in the 2019 Culture Flash Sale!
For the first time, we will be participating in the 24 hr culture flash sale! Cultural organisations from all across Bristol will be discounted tickets for 24 hours from 10am… Read more »
Life is Improvised: All Change Please
Holy cow, we made it. As 2019 arrived and corks popped around the world on Tuesday morning, you could be forgiven for forgetting that 2018 had been a tough old… Read more »
Life is Improvised: Mission Improv
Andy Yeoh introduces the BIT’s mission, vision and values, looks at how they came about and presents the tools the BIT will use to empower its community.
Pick Your Own Panto | 3 Great Things About Children’s Theatre
Pick Your Own Fairytale runs every Sunday during August, Rob Egginton has shared 3 things that he finds incredibly fun when doing improv shows for kids.
BIG November Show | 20/20 Foresight | Rehearsal Diary
20/20 Foresight is an improvised speculation of two possible futures. We chatted to Will Gawned about the rehearsal process so far.
BIG November Show | Bite Me! | Rehearsal Diary
The BIG November Show is a thrilling double bill of original improvised productions, presented by the Unscripted Players. Bite Me! is a brooding improvised supernatural high school drama, in the… Read more »
The Bish Bosh Bash | Rehearsal Diary | October
The Bish Bosh Bash is back this Friday! As the company prepare for the next show, we caught up with improviser Ros Beeson to find out how rehearsals have been going…
North Coast | Improvised Hip Hop
Joining us in Bristol for one night only is the amazing North Coast from NYC! We chatted to one of the troupe’s founders, Douglas Widick, to find out more about this exciting show.
Life is Improvised: Let’s Stay Together
Two things have pushed the question of community to the forefront of my mind this Summer. First, the recent hot and heady July lull, which once again gave way to… Read more »
The Bish Bosh Bash | Rehearsal Diary | September
The Bish Bosh Bash is just around the corner! As the company prepare for their third show, we caught up with improviser Beth Rudkin to find out how rehearsals have been going…
Local Heroes | The Inheritance
The Inheritance are a longform improv team performing at the BIT’S Local Heroes night, September 14th. We asked them to give us an insight into their process and they sent… Read more »