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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 well as some local and international improv favourites. Join us this season for the best improv in the South West.
NEW FOR THIS SEASON
There are some great Family Shows for the summer months including a brand new Bristol Improv Theatre produced show the Imaginary Adventure Club! We are also excited to be producing Silent Movie Improv which steps firmly in the world of the ‘20s away from digital influences. And our Improv Theatre School has some exciting specialist classes including Mischief Theatre – from the team behind ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’ who are bringing their approach to improv in a half day specialist course.
Whether you are a lover of musicals, a fan of whodunnits, a drag devotee or just keen to discover improv for the first time – there is something for everyone!
You can find full listings, details and ticket prices on the button below or flick through our digital brochure.
“We’re taking improv in a few different directions to entertain, delight and sometimes even challenge audiences this summer. I’m beyond excited for us to be working with Bristol partners to support the DIASPORA! festival and Bristol Pride, and proud to be creating more opportunities for Bristol performers alongside talent from elsewhere. There’s a lot of fun, play, and mischief this season, and I can’t wait to see how people react to it!” Kierann Shah, Artistic Director
FAMILY SHOWS
Improv is for everyone. That’s why this summer we’re launching our new Family Improv programme. Kids aged 3-8 can create their very own fully-improvised stories in our new Imaginary Adventure Club, and everyone aged 0-10 is invited to a gig with Rock the Tots.
Imaginary Adventure Club – Tues 26 May, Wed 27 May, 4 July & Sat 1 August Tickets £12 Starting May half term. An improvised family-friendly show suitable for 3-8 year olds.
Rock the Tots – Fri 29 May Tickets £12 (under 2s free)
Fun ‘Movies’ live music for little ones (0-10) and their grown ups.
NEW SHOWS & EVENTS
The Saboteur – 22 August, 26 June, 24 July, 29 August Tickets £12/£16
Four shows through the summer. Fresh from hit seasons in Australia and New Zealand. A high-stakes, interactive evening of subterfuge, treachery, backstabbing, and laughs for fans of the whodunnit genre.
Silent Movie Improv – 15 August Tickets £12/£15 A Bristol Improv Theatre production. An evening of fully improvised compedy inspired by the silent movie era, with musical accompaniment.
Fire & Dice – Thursdays May, June, July and August Tickets £16. A live-play Dungeons & Dragons Show featuring comedians, voice actors and guests.
Black Box Cinema Club – Saturdays 23 May, 13 June, 11 July, 1 August – Tickets £10. We have launched our Black Box Cinema Club. For ultimate movie nostalgia every month starting Saturday 23rd May with The Warriors.
IMPROV FLAGSHIP FAVOURITES
For fans or those yet to become fans we have our fabulous regular flagship shows – This Is Your Musical in a regular monthly Friday night slot. The Bish Bosh Bash changing up their Friday nights with guests and their Story Smash Summer of Love on 12 June. And always popular Drag Dungeoneers on Thursdays in May, June, July and August.
CELEBRATING PRIDE
Pride Games Night – 2 July Tickets £8pp (booked as tables) The return of Pride Games Night! Inspired by popular improv exercises.Our hosts bring the games so all you need to do is turn up and have fun.
Dragprov Revue – 10 July Tickets £12/£16 After dazzling audiences from the Edinburgh Fringe to Glastonbury Festival, this dynamic drag king and queen duo are back in Bristol creating Broadway-ready songs and sketches on the spot.
IMPROV THEATRE SCHOOL
We have some exceptional visiting specialists, two thrilling summer intensives, an exciting array of courses, our joyful drop-ins, and welcoming tasters, this season may be our most exciting yet! Everyone over 18 is welcome.
Mischief Theatre’s Approach To Improv– 29 May £30/£40
A half day specialist course from the team behind ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’ and inspired by Mischief Theatre’s Olivier nominated show Mischief Movie Night giving participants the chance to explore Mischief’s unique blend of clowning, comedy and storytelling.
Specialist Summer Intensives
Katy Schutte is an award-winning writer, improviser and teaching artist. She is a Head Teacher and Curriculum Writer for Hoopla, the UK’s biggest improv school. And she is back in Bristol visiting us twice this summer.
Horror, Ghosts and Folklore – 20-24 July 5 day course – £295/£375
Improvising Black Mirror Sci-Fi – 30 & 31 May weekend intensive – £120/£150
Improvised Theatre with Chris Mead – 10-14 August 5 day intensive £295/£375 This five day intensive inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit. Students will develop a brand new long-form format that explores connection, belonging and judgement in limbo.
WORKPLACE IMPROV
We have two really great taster workshops lined up for June and July – aimed at businesses or individuals who want to discover just how improv can help them in their work life. These taster sessions are designed to give anyone an introduction to the value of workplace improv.
Tickets £15/£20 (per taster)
June 16. 9.30am-11.30am – Effective Feedback and Reflective Practice at Work with Stephen Brown
July 14. 2pm-4pm – Voice & Presence for Work with Aisha Ali
