Festive events for the holiday season!
Ho-ho-hold on to your sleigh bells – Christmas is coming, and we’re here to make it ridiculously fun! Whether you’re feeling like Buddy the Elf on a sugar high or more of a grumpy Grinch, we’ve got something to jingle your bells.
Plus, don’t miss out on our Black Friday Deal:
This week only you can get a free drink when you buy a ticket to any December show! Buying a ticket through our website will entitle you to a free mulled cider on show night. You can also claim this deal for shows happening this weekend! Offer ends midnight 29/11/24. Terms and conditions apply.*
Read on to see some of the fab events we have coming up in December! Or don’t delay, book your tickets here!
https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-shows
Utter Rot and Poppycock: An Especially Special Christmas Special
Sunday 1st December, 8PM | £13/ £10
Are you ready to get weird this Christmas?! Utter Rot & Poppycock are BACK, bringing you an Especially Special Christmas Special! This absurdist cabaret show is not one to be missed, featuring a night of puppetry, costumes, sketches, songs, improv, dance, poetry and storytelling. Join this joyous caravan of performance artists as they embrace all the weird feelings that the festive season brings, and sick them up for your entertainment. Fancy dress is incredibly welcome but by no means obligatory!
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/utter-rot-and-poppycock-an-especially-special-christmas-special/
Christmas Improv Jam and Social
Thursday 5th December, 8PM | Pay What You Decide
Join us for an evening of improv games, socialising and fun at our improv jam! This is our last Improv Jam & Social of the year, so we’ll help you get in the mood for the festive season. You can sign up to play improv games – think ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ – or scenes, all facilitated by our experienced compere. There will be lots of silly nonsense, laughs and plenty of chances to join in! Everyone is welcome, whether you’re aching to stretch your improv muscles, curious to try improvising for the very first time, or simply want to come along and watch.
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/christmas-improv-jam-social/
Christmas Games Night
Wednesday 11th December, 8PM | £5
Bring your friends to Christmas themed Games Night; our pub quiz-cum-improv challenge night! Inspired by an array of popular improvised activities, our night of challenges and games is sure to get you in the festive spirit as you play together against others. You’ll (or should that be Yule?) play all sorts of reindeer games; from solving riddles, to giggling at guessing games, to acting out murder mystery charades, letting your competitive side run wild! Our hosts will bring the games, we’ll bring the festive atmosphere, all you need to do is turn up and have fun.
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/christmas-games-night/
The Show That Must Not Be Named
Saturday 14th December, 8PM | £14/ £10
Calling all witches, wizards, and magical folx! Returning to Bristol after sell-out shows in 2022 and 2023, you are invited to The Show That Must Not Be Named (for legal reasons). This spoof improvised Harry Potter is from the Chortle Award-winning Jericho Comedy. Watch as they conjure a never-before-seen adventure set in the wizarding world, inspired by your suggestions and a little bit of magic. Suitable for all ages and magical abilities. Plus bonus entertainment TBC!
‘Roaring success at creating vibrant comedy shows’ – Oxford Mail, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-show-that-must-not-be-named/
This Is Your Festive Musical
Sunday 15th – Tuesday 17th December, 8PM | £15/ £12
This Is Your Musical creates a brand new musical, full of seasonal spirit! The Bristol Improv Theatre’s flagship musical theatre group presents a seasonal run of shows. This time with extra Christmas magic, made-up on the spot and inspired by your favourite festive stories. Expect charm, laughter, stunning musical numbers and joy in the midwinter dark. You won’t believe it’s improvised, but it is completely made up and different every time. This night of musical fun is not to be missed!
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-festive-musical/2024-12-17/
I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st December, 8PM | £15/ £12
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; and then there was Santa, clothed all in red, lying still on the floor, holly, jolly, and dead!
It’s Christmas Evil as we swap tinsel for tension, carols for clues, and angels for accusations in this festive Ho Ho wHodunnit from Degrees of Error (the local improv veterans behind Murder, She Didn’t Write). If you like to add some darkly comic spice to the mulled wine of your festive season, this is the Xmas show for you.
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/i-saw-mommy-killing-santa-claus/2024-12-21/
Up The Antics New Year’s Eve Party
Tuesday 31st December, 7PM | £25
Bring in 2025 with a fabulous party, courtesy of Up the Antics! Come along for a glass of prosecco, followed by some brilliant improv, sketch and music. After the performances, there will be music and dancing in the bar to see in the new year! The last two New Years parties sold out, so book now to avoid disappointment. The acts include sketches from Up the Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra), improv from Pressure Cooker (a wacky and silly restaurant-based improv show), and improvised music from AIA (cabaret music with beautiful harmonies and hilarious lyrics).
Book your tickets here: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/up-the-antics-new-years-eve-party-24/
*Shows eligible for the Black Friday deal include: Bristol Longform Takeover; Antics Joke Show ft. On the Spot Stand-Up; Utter Rot & Poppycock; the Bish Bosh Bash; The Wunderkammer; Tales of Adventure; The Show that Must Not Be Named; This is Your Festive Musical; I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus. Offer ends midnight on 29/11/24.
