The Little Improv Festival: Your guide to a weekend of improv!
The Little Improv Festival is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome you to a packed weekend of shows, workshops, and spontaneity at the Bristol Improv Theatre! Whether you’re dipping your toes into improv for the first time or you’re a seasoned performer, there’s something for everyone. Here’s everything happening across the festival weekend:
Friday 28th March
Evening Headliner: Track 96
Doors | 7:30 PM
Track 96 presents The Oracle – a thrilling journey into your future, revealed through the power of improvised hip-hop and rhyme.
Join London’s premier hip-hop improv crew for an unforgettable night where your destiny unfolds live on stage. Be part of an experience where freestyle meets foresight. Don’t miss this unique blend of music, comedy, and spontaneous storytelling!
Saturday 29th March
Morning Classes
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Theatre / Bar space
- Track 96 present Greets and Beats (10:00 – 13:00) – A workshop exploring musicality and rhythm in improv.
- Improv Taster Session (10:00 – 12:00) – Perfect for beginners looking to dip their toes into improv in a fun and welcoming environment.
Afternoon Shows
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Bristol Improv Theatre
1:00 PM – Warm Welcome & Improv Games
Six back-to-back acts showcasing a variety of improv styles:
- 14:00 – 14:50: The Groundhogs and Pretty Thistle
- 15:00 – 15:50: Grumpkins and The Table Read
- 16:00 – 16:50: Tales From the Wasteland and Jazz Police
Evening Headliner: Up the Antics
8:00 PM | Bristol Improv Theatre
Bristol’s very own Up The Antics take the stage for a night of quick-witted, high-energy improv comedy.
Sunday 30th March
Morning Class
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Bristol Improv Theatre
- Connected Improv with Rebecca Macmillan – A workshop focusing on deepening connections between scene partners.
Afternoon Shows
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Bristol Improv Theatre
1:00 PM – Warm Welcome & Improv Games
Six back-to-back acts to round off the festival weekend:
- 14:00 – 14:50: What’s Your Star Sign and Cosmic Puddle
- 15:00 – 15:50: Box of Frogs and I Love What You’ve Done with the Place
- 16:00 – 16:50: After Dusk and David Puck’s Big Book of Improvised Stories
Evening Closing Event: Festival Talk, Panel, & Jam
6:30 PM | Bristol Improv Theatre
An insightful and celebratory end to the festival featuring a panel discussion, reflections on the weekend, and an open improv jam for all!
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The Little Improv Festival is a weekend full of laughter, creativity, and community. Whether you’re seeing one show or diving in for the whole weekend, we can’t wait to share it with you!
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