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SUMMARY:Improv Double Bill | Last Groundhog Day on Earth
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 4th January | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nTwo of Bristol’s most popular longform acts collide to create an improvised comedy show that would be a worthwhile evening for your last day on earth\, even if you had to re-live it every night! \nLast Day on Earth \nThe first graduate house team of legendary improv night Parent’s Basement take a location from the audience and proceed to take us on a journey through improvised sketch and character comedy. \nFeaturing performers from: This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics & After Dusk\, the improvised twilight zone\, Last Day on Earth have travelled all over the country with their chaotic\, hilarious comedic style and consistently deliver premium laughter. \nThe Groundhogs \nThe Groundhogs originated as part of Bristol Longform Comedy and are icons of Bristol’s longform improv scene. Watch their cast relive the same scene over and over – and see how the tiniest of changes can lead to a totally different future\, exploring the many different ways that a single scene could have gone…but didn’t. \nBook your tickets below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-double-bill-last-groundhog-day-on-earth/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Double Bill: Storm Compass & What Happened in the Interval
DESCRIPTION:Friday 10th January | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nTake a break from the January grind with this mind-bending improv double bill! Two genre-defying shows that play with reality and time whilst exploring human relationships\, inspired by audience suggestions that will take on a life of their own. \nMore about the acts in this Double Bill: \nStorm Compass\nBrought to you by Real Positive Poles\, Storm Compass is an improvised genre-defying story of connection beyond lifetimes\, inspired by David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas. \nLove. Hope. Fear. Etc… \nSome stories never change\, and some stories change all the time. It all depends on when they happen… \nReal Positive Poles present a series of interconnected stories set across time\, from the stone age to the far future and everything in between.  \nInspired by such time spanning stories as Cloud Atlas and Sea of Tranquillity but with no prior knowledge required. \nWhat Happened in the Interval\nTwo people are about to have their lives changed by the power of theatre. The show they see affects them so much that they never see the end. We find out how their lives change and answer the question of what happened in the interval. \nWhat Happened in the Interval was created as part of the Unscripted Players programme.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/double-bill-storm-compass-what-happened-in-the-interval/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Double Bill | The Pressure Cooker & Beansville Presents: The Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11th January | 20:00\n(doors open 19:30)\nFeeling the pressure at work this January? Join us for a cathartic night exploring the unique characters and tricky situations in two improvised workplace tales. Bristol stalwarts Beansville take your suggestions to create a one-of-a-kind workplace setting\, whilst The Pressure Cooker whip up a tense\, yet hilarious\, drama worthy of an episode of hit tv series The Bear. \nMore about the acts in this Double Bill: \nThe Pressure Cooker\nStep into our restaurant\, where the experience is different every night! Our performers take ingredients from the audience’s suggestions to create recipes for funny\, silly\, and relatable stories. \nYou’ll see how the front-of-house\, back-of-house\, and customers deal with wildly unpredictable situations and character tales\, serving up all-you-can-eat laughs. \nAs our Head Chef always says… “You can’t make an omelette without cracking a few laughs”. \nBrought to you by the cast of The Bish Bosh Bash and the creators of Tales of Adventure. \nBeansville Presents: The Workplace\nIt’s another day at the office… the shop… the factory… or maybe even that weird place you once worked. You know the one. With all of the romances\, rivalries\, politics and performance issues you’d expect\, all made up on the spot in this improvised workplace comedy. \nBristol-based improvisers Beansville invite you to watch the pilot episode of a wholly improvised workplace comedy based on your suggestions.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/double-bill-the-pressure-cooker-beansville-presents-the-workplace/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Double Bill: Fabled & The Table Read
DESCRIPTION:Friday 14th March | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nGather round weary travellers\, for a fantastic storytelling double bill featuring London’s improvised fantasy adventure Fabled\, and Bristol’s own The Table Read – exploring the film scripts that never quite made it.  \nMore about Fabled: \nThe Greatest Fantasy Yet Untold! \nSit thine bottoms and open thy ears to a story so improvised\, so fantasy\, so…adventure…that it will feel as if you have failed a wisdom saving throw against a charm person spell. \nFabled is an entirely improvised fantasy adventure tale featuring a hilarious cast of improvisers with live musical accompaniment. \nGrab a stool at the fabled tavern and join us on our quest. maybe bring a friend— after all\, it’s dangerous to go alone! \n★★★★ \n“A delightful hour of improvised theatre” – Little Lark in London \nMore about The Table Read: \nNot every classic movie started out as a classic… As part of a touring series\, the British Institute of Film is screening exclusive behind the scenes footage of the first ever script read throughs of the most famous movies in the history of cinema\, as chosen by the audience! This inaugural meeting of the actors will be interspersed with early on-set tales of iconic scenes from the film\, as well as some candid hidden camera footage\, revealing all of the cast’s dirty secrets and hidden agendas. \nActors may be fired\, directors may be questioned\, and there’s probably a good reason this footage never saw the light of day until now. Come and witness the entirely improvised Table Read for all the inside scoops on your favourite movies.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/double-bill-fabled-the-table-read/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes,Visiting Acts
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SUMMARY:Double Bill: Night Fictions & The Bish Bosh Bash and Friends Presents: Story Smash!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 22nd March | 20:00 – 22:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nA double bill of interactive storytelling \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, David Puck Drag will no longer be performing as part of this Saturday’s double bill. We’re pleased to welcome The Bish Bosh Bash and Friends Presents: Story Smash! in their place. They’ll bring 4 unique stories to life before your very eyes\, and then it’s up to you to decide which one gets an ending! \nNight Fictions will still be performing their surreal\, second-person storytelling adventure\, weaving improvised tales with music and soundscaping to create darkly fun and mysterious worlds. \nNight Fictions\nNight Fictions are a trio from Bristol consisting of Andrew Weildon-Denis\, Lee Abecasis and Joe Urwin\, that have been creating together for over 5 years. They combine voice acting and storytelling with an eclectic mix of music and soundscaping\, to create a darkly fun and mysterious experience. \nNight Fictions predominantly write and release in audio drama form\, and use improv in the early stages to find ideas. The live show is totally improvised using your suggestions to weave the story world. Follow the dream-like adventures of our main character\, “you”\, way out into the shadowy long grass\, where singing animals and entities and uncanny characters reside. \nThe Bish Bosh Bash and Friends Presents: Story Smash\nFour directors\, only one winner. Using your suggestions our directors will create 4 unique\, never-seen-before stories before your very eyes. The catch? You only get to see the end of one! You decide who makes it to the end\, and ultimately which director goes home with the glory!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/double-bill-david-pucks-night-fictions/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Little Improv Festival: Antics Joke Show Ft. The Muses
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Headliner\nSaturday 29th March | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nUp The Antics return with their hit format of comedy variety\, but this time with a twist! As the show is part of our Little Improv Festival\, the whole night will be completely improvised! From the compere’s off-the-cuff banter with the audience\, our guest stand-up’s improvised routine (using a random word generator) to improvised performances from The Muses and Up The Antics. \nFull Line-Up:\n \nIMPROV from THE MUSES\nAn all-star long form team from some of Bristol’s best improvisers bring you a night of fun\, fancy and frolic. Improvisers from This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics\, BirdWatchers\, Degrees of Error and Jazz Police will craft hilarious scenes and sketches from your suggestions. \nF-rated!* \n* This is a female led and directed production. \nIMPROV from UP THE ANTICS\nBristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing their unique brand of improv silliness. Just give them a suggestion of a location and watch them fall down the rabbit hole of hilarious characters\, sketches and quick wit. Come see this group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra and won awards for their online sketch content. \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists  \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission  \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview  \nIMPROVISED STAND-UP\nOur stand-up will be improvising 10 minutes of hilarious comedy based on suggestions from a random word generator!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/little-improv-festival-antics-joke-show-ft-the-muses/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows,Homegrown Heroes,The Little Improv Festival
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SUMMARY:Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
DESCRIPTION:Friday 23rd May | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nTales From The Wasteland is an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. This twisted and talented cast of wastelanders will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative show with no pre-prepared characters\, story or dialogue. \nIf the world was ending\, what would be the one thing you’d want to survive? Join us as we explore a new world and find out what’s left over after Earth’s devastation. Expect raiders\, mutants and violence over scarce resources in this absurd dark comedy inspired by classics of the genre such as Mad Max\, The Last of Us and Fallout. \nWarning: this show tends to have dark themes\, violence and cannibalism. Seriously\, cannibalism comes up way too often. \n“I’m still reeling at how such an intricate tale was woven on the spot\, it’s truly a gift this cast has been blessed with.” – Obscure Reviews \nWITH SUPPORT FROM: The Red Room\nImmerse yourself in a David Lynch inspired show\, depicting a quant middle-american town where the spectre of death has passed through and torn apart the lives of each and every member of this community. Hearts break\, hopes are born and passions ignite for these souls touched by loss. \nFor your viewing pleasure: an absurd and entirely improvised experience that will expose you to both the comedic highs and the tragic lows of these all too human characters. \nContent Warning: May contain descriptions of death and other adult themes.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/tales-from-the-wasteland-post-apocalyptic-improv/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Bristol Longform Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Friday 30th May | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nGet ready for a takeover!  \nBristol Longform Comedy are taking over the Bristol Improv Theatre to showcase local improv troupes performing fantastically funny longform improv – as well as the uniquely assembled Takeover Team featuring different new and experienced improvisers each time! \nBristol Longform Comedy (BLC) is a community-oriented group who shines a light on American-Style Longform Improv. American Longform is a continuous improvised piece inspired by an audience suggestion\, structured like sketch comedy\, rather than a play. \nTheir takeover will show you the wide range of wonderful improv Bristol has to offer. There will be two established groups and the Takeover Team: a community troupe created just for the night. \nCome along for an evening jam-packed with entertainment and comedy! \nAct One: Pressure Cooker\nA hilarious improvised restaurant show cooking up stories based on audience suggestions! \nAct Two: The Takeover Team\nThe Takeover Team is an assortment of improvisers from the community who have assembled for just one show. That’s right\, just one show. Catch them while you can\, because if you miss them\, you’ll never get to see them again! \nAct Three: Jazz Police\nJazz Police are icons of the Bristol longform scene. Give them an interesting object and watch them weave it into fast paced sketch comedy.  With quick wit and bold creativity\, Jazz Police will FINALLY give you something to write home about. Guaranteed to entertain.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/bristol-longform-takeover-3/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Jazz Police presents: You Name It!
DESCRIPTION:Friday 20th June | 20:00 – 22:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nGet ready for anything! Jazz Police Improv proudly presents You Name It!\, a completely unscripted comedy performance born from your imagination. Suggest a title\, any title\, and watch as Jazz Police\, armed with lightning-fast wit and fearless creativity craft a hilarious and utterly unique show. This isn’t just improv\, it’s a comedic adventure driven by you. Expect the unexpected\, embrace the absurd\, and prepare to be amazed. Get ready for an evening of unforgettable comedy that’s guaranteed to entertain! \n“Damn near perfect improv”  – The Glasgow Improv Theatre
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/jazz-police-presents-you-name-it/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Time Warp Double Bill
DESCRIPTION:Friday 27th June | 20:00 – 22:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nEver thought that an improv show was a little too linear? \nIn this show bill two acts mix it up\, playing with time in their own unique ways. \nThe Groundhogs\nThe Groundhogs originated as part of Bristol Longform Comedy and are icons of Bristol’s longform improv scene. Watch their cast relive the same scene over and over – and see how the tiniest of changes can lead to a totally different future\, exploring the many different ways that a single scene could have gone…but didn’t. \nStorm Compass\nLove\, loss\, hope\, regret… \nThe characters may change but some stories stay the same across time\, connecting us to a human core. \nInspired by the 3-hour epic movie Cloud Atlas but rewritten on the fly in just 45 minutes. Award-winning improvisers Real Positive Poles present a series of interconnected stories set across time\, from the stone age to the far future and everything in between.  \nNo prior knowledge required\, in fact we actively recommend against it. \nReal Positive Poles are the creators of After Dusk: The Improvised Twilight Zone. Winner of The Brighton Seagull’s Best Improvised Show award. \n“A beautiful demonstration of everything that improvised performance can be”  ★★★★★ – The Reviews Hub
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/time-warp-double-bill/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Friends Like These
DESCRIPTION:Friday 25th July | 19:30\n(Doors open 19:00)\nLooking for hope? \nNeed to laugh AND cry? \nIt’s time to call your mates and bring them along for ‘Friends Like These’\, the interactive improv show which ‘feels like a hug.’ \nStories from the audience inspire a completely improvised show exploring friendship in all its messy glory – from heartfelt to awkward\, complicated to hilarious. It’s Ted Lasso meets 21st century Friends\, and you’ll laugh\, cry\, and snort your way through every moment. \nBring your hankie and feel free to wear comfy PJs (we will be!). \nFeaturing Maria Peters (BBC\, The Comedy Store)\, Imogen Palmer (The Delight Collective) and Ste Brown (The Bish Bosh Bash\, Pressure Cooker).  \nProduced by The Delight Collective\nFeedback on other shows by The Delight Collective: \n‘Top Ten Comedy Picks of the Festival’ – London Evening Standard \n★★★★★ ‘an improvised masterpiece from the beginning…very very funny’’– Bristol 247 \n★★★★★ Bristol 24/7 \n‘Dynamic\, unpredictable and hilarious’ – The Swinsonian \n  \nSupported by\nFlies on the Wall\nWhat do secret agents say on their coffee break? \nWhat would pets talk about when their humans aren’t around? \nWhat would a conversation between two cells look like?  \nIn this show YOU become the ‘Fly on the Wall’ and catch glimpses into the mundane\, profound and whimsical moments of existence…  \nPerformed by recent graduates of the ‘Scenes from Truth’ course.  \n 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/friends-like-these/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Bristol Longform Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th August | 20:00 – 22:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nGet ready for a takeover!  \nBristol Longform Comedy are taking over the Bristol Improv Theatre to showcase local improv troupes performing fantastically funny longform improv – as well as the uniquely assembled Takeover Team featuring different new and experienced improvisers each time! \nBristol Longform Comedy (BLC) is a community-oriented group who shines a light on American-Style Longform Improv. American Longform is a continuous improvised piece inspired by an audience suggestion\, structured like sketch comedy\, rather than a play. \nTheir takeover will show you the wide range of wonderful improv Bristol has to offer. There will be two established groups and the Takeover Team: a community troupe created just for the night. \nCome along for an evening jam-packed with entertainment and comedy! \nACT ONE – Last Day on Earth \nThe first graduate house team of legendary improv night Parent’s Basement take a location from the audience and proceed to take us on a journey through improvised sketch and character comedy. \nFeaturing performers from: This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics & After Dusk\, the improvised twilight zone\, Last Day on Earth have travelled all over the country with their chaotic\, hilarious comedic style and consistently deliver premium laughter. \nACT TWO – The Takeover Team\nThe Takeover Team is a mystery assortment of improvisers from the community who have assembled for just one show. That’s right\, just one show. Catch them while you can\, because if you miss them\, you’ll never get to see them again! \nACT THREE – The Groundhogs \nThe Groundhogs originated as part of Bristol Longform Comedy and are icons of Bristol’s longform improv scene. Watch their cast relive the same scene over and over – and see how the tiniest of changes can lead to a totally different future\, exploring the many different ways that a single scene could have gone…but didn’t.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/bristol-longform-takeover-4/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T220000
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SUMMARY:Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 20th September | 20:00 – 22:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nTales From The Wasteland is an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. This twisted and talented cast of wastelanders will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative show with no pre-prepared characters\, story or dialogue. \nIf the world was ending\, what would be the one thing you’d want to survive? Join us as we explore a new world and find out what’s left over after Earth’s devastation. Expect raiders\, mutants and violence over scarce resources in this absurd dark comedy inspired by classics of the genre such as Mad Max\, The Last of Us and Fallout. \nWarning: this show tends to have dark themes\, violence and cannibalism. Seriously\, cannibalism comes up way too often. \n“They have the audience in stitches\, thanks to sharp timing and an ability to spin chaos into comedy.” – Bristol 24/7 \n“Their world-building is bewitching; conjuring a violent\, gory Mad Max vibe alongside whimsical and\, somehow\, endearing characters.” – The Everyday Magazine \nWITH SUPPORT FROM: I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer\nThis summer\, a group of friends set out on the trip of their lives. But all is not well as a mysterious and yet to be determined force puts them all in peril. \nWill they blindly ignore sensible warnings from strangers in petrol stations? Why can’t they just use their phones to get help? How could anyone think this is worth a direct-to-DVD sequel? \nSee how it all goes wrong for our characters and their friendships. \nA comedy inspired by teen horror films from the 90’s and 00’s.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/tales-from-the-wasteland-post-apocalyptic-improv-2/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20250903T150822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T173534Z
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SUMMARY:In The Cards
DESCRIPTION:10th October | 19:30\n(Doors Open 19:00)\nStep into the unknown with In the Cards\, a show channelling something through from nothing. A live tarot reading inspires completely improvised scenes full of twists\, turns\, and cosmic chaos. You’ll laugh as the fate of the cards unfolds in hilarious\, unexpected ways. \nImprovisors Anna Kemp (This is Your Musical\, Real Positive Poles\, The Muses) and Katie Northcott (The Bish Bosh Bash\, Beansville\, Pressure Cooker) collaborate with transformational tarot specialist and award-winning author Tiffany Crosara to explore what lies in the cards.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/in-the-cards/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20251006T143643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145453Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Longform Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Friday 14th November | 19:30 – 21:030\n(Doors open 19:00)\nGet ready for a takeover! \nBristol Longform Comedy are taking over the Bristol Improv Theatre to showcase local improv troupes performing fantastically funny longform improv – as well as the uniquely assembled Takeover Team featuring different new and experienced improvisers each time! \nBristol Longform Comedy (BLC) is a community-oriented group that shines a light on American-style Longform Improv. American Longform is a continuous improvised piece inspired by an audience suggestion\, structured like sketch comedy\, rather than a play. \nTheir takeover will show you the wide range of wonderful improv Bristol has to offer. There will be two established groups and the Takeover Team: a community troupe created just for the night. \nCome along for an evening jam-packed with entertainment and comedy! \nGuest Line-up:\nWhat’s Your Star Sign? \nHave you ever read a horoscope and wondered who is having that kind of day? Wonder no longer\, as we take you through the day of someone whose fate is in the stars. \nMuses \nAn all-star long-form team from some of Bristol’s best improvisers bring you a night of fun\, fancy and frolic. Improvisers from This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics\, BirdWatchers\, Degrees of Error and Jazz Police will craft hilarious scenes and sketches from your suggestions. \nF-rated!* \n*This is a female-led and directed production.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/bristol-longform-takeover-nov25/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20250901T104414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T133138Z
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SUMMARY:This Is Your Panto!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday – Saturday\, 17th – 20th December | 20:00\n(Doors Open 19:00)\nYou’ve never seen a panto like this… \nA hilarious new spin on a Christmas theatre tradition\, This Is Your Panto! takes suggestions from the audience and uses them to weave an entirely new panto\, complete with festive trimmings and live musical accompaniment. Even the songs are made up on the spot (Oh yes\, they are!) \nBrought to you by the Bristol Improv Theatre\, their community\, and the creative team behind the improvised musical flagship This Is Your Musical\, this show will make you laugh\, gasp\, and sing along to lift your spirits for the festive season. \nFeaturing an exciting new cast of improv talent alongside regular This Is Your Musical cast\, This Is Your Panto! will tickle your funny bone and top up your festive cheer. \nOur fully stocked bar is open before and after the show\, as well as during the interval. Serving Bristol Beer Factory draught and cans alongside an array of spirits\, soft drinks and our famous hot mulled cider as a winter warmer. \nAge Guide: 12+\nPlease be aware that the show is improvised and there may be adult themes and explicit language. Content may be inappropriate for younger children\, parental discretion is advised.\n\nClick here for the daytime\, Family-Friendly show.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-panto/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows,Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251218T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
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SUMMARY:This Is Your Panto!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday – Saturday\, 17th – 20th December | 20:00\n(Doors Open 19:00)\nYou’ve never seen a panto like this… \nA hilarious new spin on a Christmas theatre tradition\, This Is Your Panto! takes suggestions from the audience and uses them to weave an entirely new panto\, complete with festive trimmings and live musical accompaniment. Even the songs are made up on the spot (Oh yes\, they are!) \nBrought to you by the Bristol Improv Theatre\, their community\, and the creative team behind the improvised musical flagship This Is Your Musical\, this show will make you laugh\, gasp\, and sing along to lift your spirits for the festive season. \nFeaturing an exciting new cast of improv talent alongside regular This Is Your Musical cast\, This Is Your Panto! will tickle your funny bone and top up your festive cheer. \nOur fully stocked bar is open before and after the show\, as well as during the interval. Serving Bristol Beer Factory draught and cans alongside an array of spirits\, soft drinks and our famous hot mulled cider as a winter warmer. \nAge Guide: 12+\nPlease be aware that the show is improvised and there may be adult themes and explicit language. Content may be inappropriate for younger children\, parental discretion is advised.\n\nClick here for the daytime\, Family-Friendly show.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-panto/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows,Homegrown Heroes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251219T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
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SUMMARY:This Is Your Panto!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday – Saturday\, 17th – 20th December | 20:00\n(Doors Open 19:00)\nYou’ve never seen a panto like this… \nA hilarious new spin on a Christmas theatre tradition\, This Is Your Panto! takes suggestions from the audience and uses them to weave an entirely new panto\, complete with festive trimmings and live musical accompaniment. Even the songs are made up on the spot (Oh yes\, they are!) \nBrought to you by the Bristol Improv Theatre\, their community\, and the creative team behind the improvised musical flagship This Is Your Musical\, this show will make you laugh\, gasp\, and sing along to lift your spirits for the festive season. \nFeaturing an exciting new cast of improv talent alongside regular This Is Your Musical cast\, This Is Your Panto! will tickle your funny bone and top up your festive cheer. \nOur fully stocked bar is open before and after the show\, as well as during the interval. Serving Bristol Beer Factory draught and cans alongside an array of spirits\, soft drinks and our famous hot mulled cider as a winter warmer. \nAge Guide: 12+\nPlease be aware that the show is improvised and there may be adult themes and explicit language. Content may be inappropriate for younger children\, parental discretion is advised.\n\nClick here for the daytime\, Family-Friendly show.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-panto/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows,Homegrown Heroes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T163000
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SUMMARY:This Is Your Panto! - Family Friendly Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 20th December | 14:00\n(Doors Open 13:30)\nThis Panto is made up on the spot? Oh yes\, it is! Brought to you by the Bristol Improv Theatre\, their community\, and the creative team behind the improvised musical flagship This Is Your Musical\, this show will make you laugh\, gasp\, and sing along to lift your spirits for the festive season. \nA hilarious new spin on a Christmas theatre tradition\, This Is Your Panto! takes your suggestions and uses them to weave an entirely new story\, complete with classic panto trimmings and live musical accompaniment. You won’t believe that even the songs are made up on the spot (Oh yes\, they are!) \nFeaturing a brand new cast of improv talent affectionately taking on or twisting classic panto tropes\, This Is Your Panto! will tickle your funny bone and top up your festive cheer. \nOur fully stocked bar is open before and after the show\, as well as during the interval. Serving Bristol Beer Factory draught and cans alongside an array of spirits\, soft drinks and our famous hot mulled cider as a winter warmer. \nThis show is recommended for Ages 5+ \nPlease be aware that there is no-step free access to the building and no baby changing facilities on site. There are 6 steps up to the building then 18 steps down to the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times. We can’t accommodate prams due to limited space within the theatre. \nClick here for the evening shows.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-panto-family-friendly-matinee/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows,Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T133138Z
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SUMMARY:This Is Your Panto!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday – Saturday\, 17th – 20th December | 20:00\n(Doors Open 19:00)\nYou’ve never seen a panto like this… \nA hilarious new spin on a Christmas theatre tradition\, This Is Your Panto! takes suggestions from the audience and uses them to weave an entirely new panto\, complete with festive trimmings and live musical accompaniment. Even the songs are made up on the spot (Oh yes\, they are!) \nBrought to you by the Bristol Improv Theatre\, their community\, and the creative team behind the improvised musical flagship This Is Your Musical\, this show will make you laugh\, gasp\, and sing along to lift your spirits for the festive season. \nFeaturing an exciting new cast of improv talent alongside regular This Is Your Musical cast\, This Is Your Panto! will tickle your funny bone and top up your festive cheer. \nOur fully stocked bar is open before and after the show\, as well as during the interval. Serving Bristol Beer Factory draught and cans alongside an array of spirits\, soft drinks and our famous hot mulled cider as a winter warmer. \nAge Guide: 12+\nPlease be aware that the show is improvised and there may be adult themes and explicit language. Content may be inappropriate for younger children\, parental discretion is advised.\n\nClick here for the daytime\, Family-Friendly show.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-panto/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows,Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20251215T145101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T145101Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Double Bill: What’s Your Star Sign? & Last Day On Earth
DESCRIPTION:Friday 9th January 2026 | 19:30\n(NEW: Bar open from 18:30)\nA delicious double bill of improv to beat the January blues! Featuring What’s Your Star Sign\, improv inspired by today’s horoscope and what it might mean\, and Last Day on Earth\, imagining the day before the end of the world. \nWhat’s Your Star Sign?\nHave you ever read a horoscope and wondered who is having that kind of day?\nWonder no longer\, as we take you through the day of someone whose fate is in the stars. We’ll read a star sign from the most acceptable tabloid we can find\, explore that day and delve into any crazy events that come up. \nStarring some of Bristol’s most experienced improvisers\, you’re in safe hands no matter what the future holds. And as it’s our Capricorn show\, you know it’ll be the GOAT. \nToday’s horoscope: As the sun remains out of sight in the dark days of winter\, you’re stepping in the right direction and making great decisions. Embrace the FOMO. Not to beat around the bush\, that means buying a ticket to see this amazing comedy improv show. \n\n“Story strands and events that steadily layer and begin to play off one another until they wind into a crescendo of hilarity” – Epigram\n\nLast Day on Earth\nWhat would you do with your final day? Watch Last Day On Earth perform improv comedy of course!\nThe first graduate house team of legendary improv night ‘Parent’s Basement’ takes a location from the audience and proceeds to take us on a journey through improvised sketch and character comedy. \nFeaturing performers from: This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics & After Dusk\, the improvised twilight zone\, Last Day on Earth have travelled all over the country with their chaotic\, hilarious comedic style and consistently deliver premium laughter.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-double-bill-star-sign-ldoe/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20251204T163649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163649Z
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SUMMARY:The Studio Show featuring G&T
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 17th January 2026 | 19:30\n\n(NEW: Bar open from 18:30)\nThe Studio Show\nThe Studio Show! Don’t miss the opportunity to be the very first live studio\naudience for the premiere of the late-night entertainment show you didn’t\nknow you needed.* \nOur anchors man the desk of this furiously fast and unwieldy show\, bursting\nwith the latest in celebrity news\, local action\, music\, comedic talent and special\nguests. \nExpect an extensive array of silly segments\, comedy sketches and all the typical\ntitbits of late-night talk shows from an all-star cast of Bristol’s finest\nimprovisers: Alex Davey\, Georgie Dixon\, Jack Greenwood\, Tara Judah\, Dickie\nKieswick\, Maria Peters and Gemma Revell. \nIt’s sure to be a wild ride as the hosts try to stop the wheels from falling off –\nexpect bloopers\, blunders\, behind-the-scenes shenanigans\, and a very special\nguest appearance from Bristol’s own G&T dreamscape duo. The Studio\nShow! Strap yourself in as we go live in 3\, 2\, 1…! \n*No actual filming is taking place! There’s no film in our cameras. \nG&T Present: Dreamscapes\n“Man has never yet been able single-handed to hold his own against the\npowers of darkness – that is\, of the unconscious.” – Carl Gustav Jung \nThe dark abyss of our unconscious is how we\, as humans\, process the events\nand effects of our day-to-day. An endless pool of inspiration\, dreams offer\nendless ways of interpreting all that we experience. \nA meeting place for the ordinary and the extraordinary\, somewhere silly and\nsurreal\, Dreamscapes is a sensory reckoning with reality. Experienced players\nGemma Revell and Tara Judah will find the strange and wonderful connections\nthat fire up sleeping synapses to take you on a sensory sleepwalk experience\nlike no other. Prepare to be entertained and immersed by the fluid\, dream-like\nlogic of G&T’s powerful creative unconscious.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-studio-show-jan-26/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
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SUMMARY:The BLANK who BLANKED me
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 25th January 2026 | 19:00\n(Doors Open 18:00)\nLove stories are with us from a very young age\, beginning with idyllic fairy-tale romances featuring princes and princesses\, knights\, dragons\, and love that is pure\, sweet\, and true. This is not that kind of love story. \nThis is the kind of love story where passion strikes like a wrecking ball\, leaving you dazed\, confused\, and madly in love with an unaccountable asshole who does admittedly look really good climbing out of a lake in a thin white shirt… \nThink of dark romances that ruin your life\, forbidden loves that refuse to be denied (no matter how messy it gets)! \nFrom the creators of ‘Murder\, She Didn’t Write’ – The BLANK who BLANKED me is an improvised and unabashedly queer torrid romance with tongue firmly in (someone’s) cheek. Expect passion and pastiche\, high drama and low comedy\, lashings of laughter and perhaps true love.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-blank-who-blanked-me/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20251215T173037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T163948Z
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SUMMARY:The Belltower
DESCRIPTION:Friday 30th January 2026 | 19:30\n(NEW: Bar open from 18:30)\nMiles from civilisation. Out on the fringes of the known world. Down below the deepest depths to way beyond the furthest horizon. Two men\, bound to a solemn duty\, unaware of the torturous toll about to be exacted upon them. By what exactly? Seemingly… nothing at all. \nPray\, delve with us into this unknown. Our two beleaguered performers inflict upon one another a harrowing tale of control\, isolation\, and madness. Your suggestions will take them to the remotest reaches of humanity\, pit them against one another\, and force them to finally confront themselves. \nThis entirely improvised psychological drama is loosely inspired by Robert Eggers’ 2019 film “The Lighthouse”. No prior knowledge of the movie is required or even encouraged to enjoy “The Belltower”. Contains dark themes. \nPerformed by James Cottle and Sam Addy. James also features in the post-apocalyptic “Tales From the Wasteland”\, while Sam directs and stars in the tragic political drama “Blame of Thrones”. Both perform in the David Lynch-inspired show “Red Room”. \nSUPPORT ACT:\nReal Positive Poles present “After Dusk: The Improvised Twilight Zone”\nYou walk into a play\, but none of the actors have learned their lines\, because there are none. This show hasn’t been written yet. A nightmare or a dream? Who’s to say? Up ahead\, there’s a sign. We take a turn through your imagination and arrive at your final destination: An improvised twist on The Twilight Zone! \nAccompanied by a live musician\, some of Bristol’s best improvisers create a brand-new episode of the classic science fiction show which inspired Black Mirror. Suitable for all levels of nerdiness and Twilight Zone knowledge\, including none! \n★★★★★ “A beautiful demonstration of everything that improvised performance can be” – The Reviews Hub \n“Quirky\, offbeat and hilarious” – Swindon Fringe Review \n“Absolutely perfect improv” – Starburst Magazine
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-belltower/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084250
CREATED:20251216T143605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T125536Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Longform Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 26th February | 19:30\n(Doors open 18:30)\nGet ready for a takeover! \nBristol Longform Comedy (BLC) are set to take over the Bristol Improv Theatre with an exciting night dedicated to the very best in local longform improv. This special event\, known as the Bristol Longform Takeover\, offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience a diverse line-up of shows. You can expect to see some of Bristol’s most beloved improv teams\, alongside up-and-coming experimental troupes who bring fresh energy and inventive ideas to the stage. The evening also features the Takeover Team—an ensemble specially assembled and trained for just one performance\, promising unpredictable and electrifying theatre.  \nBLC is a vibrant\, community-driven organisation committed to spotlighting American-Style Longform Improv here in Bristol. Unlike traditional plays\, American Longform involves creating a continuous\, unscripted performance built around a single suggestion from the audience. The result is a show that unfolds much like a series of interconnected sketches\, full of wit\, spontaneity and laugh-out-loud moments. Whether you’re an improv aficionado or completely new to the art form\, you’re encouraged not just to watch\, but to get involved and experience the thrill of improvisation first-hand. \nFirst Act – Neon Blossoms\nJoin Ben and Laurence as they step into the unknowable and unpredictable world of Neon Blossom. What show will unfold? Even they won’t know\, as they probe the audience and shine a neon light on the darkest\, weirdest seedlings of our minds. \nSecond Act – The Takeover Team\nThe Takeover Team is a mystery assortment of improvisers from the community who have assembled for just one show. That’s right\, just one show. Catch them while you can\, because if you miss them\, you’ll never get to see them again!\n\nGuest directed by Charlie Hutchence\nThird Act – Last Day on Earth\nThe first graduate house team of legendary improv night Parents’ Basement take a location from the audience and proceeds to take us on a journey through improvised sketch and character comedy.\n\nFeaturing performers from This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics & After Dusk\, the improvised twilight zone\, Last Day on Earth have travelled all over the country with their chaotic\, hilarious comedic style and consistently delivers premium laughter. \n\n 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/bristol-longform-takeover-feb-2026/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:In The Cards
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, 13th March | 19:30\n(Doors Open 18:30)\nStep back into the unknown with In the Cards\, a tarot and improv show channelling something through from nothing\, where live tarot inspires completely improvised scenes full of twists\, turns\, and cosmic chaos. \nAs the spring equinox approaches\, the Moon glows in Pisces\, conjunct Mercury sits firmly in retrograde\, and eclipse season comes to a close — it’s the perfect time to plant new seeds for 2026. \nPrepare for a journey of discovery\, laughter\, and a touch of the mystical\, as improvisers Anna Kemp (This Is Your Musical\, Real Positive Poles\, The Muses) and Katie Northcott (The Bish Bosh Bash\, Beansville\, Pressure Cooker) join award-winning Transformational Tarot Specialist and author Tiffany Crosara to explore what lies in the cards.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/in-the-cards-mar-26/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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