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SUMMARY:Stage Ready Short-Form with GÄMEZ
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 22nd June | 14:00-17:00\nAre you an improviser looking to take your short-form to the next level? \nJoin GÄMEZ team members in a one-off 3-hour workshop on Saturday to improve your short-form skills\, add some sparkle to your scenes\, and help your performance fly! \nWho is this for? \nPeople who: \n\nWant to take their short-form to the next level\nAre keen to expand their improv toolkit\nAre coming back to short-form improv after some time away\nPeople who have played short-form improv before\n\nThis workshop is designed for people with previous experience performing improv. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nRyan J Murphy is an improviser from London who has been performing since 2012. He performs a mix of short-form\, long-form and musical improv styles with various troupes\, including GÄMEZ\, Show Up – The Improvised Musical\, IMDp and Bumper Blyton\, and has performed in 5 countries and at 8 Edinburgh Fringe runs\, including directing Durham’s Improv Comedy Society for two. He’s been taught by a range of improvisers from Showstoppers\, Austentatious\, Comedy Store Players\, Baby Wants Candy\, North Coast\, iO\, UCB and more.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/stage-ready-short-form-with-gamez/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Antics Joke Show ft. GÄMEZ
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 22nd June | 20:00 (doors open 19:30)\nUp The Antics present their killer format of comedy variety\, featuring the best local stand-up talent\, improv comedy from Up The Antics and sketch comedy from special guests … GÄMEZ! \nFull Line-Up\n\nSKETCH from Up THE ANTICS\nUp The Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra) bring a showcase of some of their best sketches. After 10+ years of performing together\, 4 Edinburgh Fringe shows releasing an award-winning sketch comedy pilot\, and establishing a hit monthly night of comedy variety\, there’s some gems to choose from!  \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists  \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission  \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview  \n  \nIMPROV from GÄMEZ\nGÄMEZ\, one of London’s premier short-form improv groups – brings you GÄMEZ TV! The comedy show where we improvise never-before-seen TV shows inspired by your suggestions. \nFrom dating shows to dramas to soap operas\, and everything in between – we need your suggestions to create your favourite night of television in front of your very eyes! \n  \nSTAND-UP FROM MILLIE MALONE and special guest TBC
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/antics-joke-show-ft-gamez/
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
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SUMMARY:Murder\, She Didn't Write
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 27th June – Saturday 29th June | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nYou become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as each night an original murder mystery play is created based entirely on audience suggestions. So take up your magnifying glasses and don your deerstalkers for a never-seen-before (and never-to-be-seen-again) evening of murder\, mayhem and making it up on the spot. \nLord Gold slain during a Bristol University graduation ceremony. Professor Violet crushed at the auction of the SS Great Britain? But will you guess whodunit? \n“Absolutely fantastic… incredibly clever… laugh out loud funny… a truly entertaining and hilarious take on the murder mystery and absolutely not one to miss.” \n★★★★★ Voice Magazine \n“Had me howling with laughter… the Murder\, She Didn’t Write troupe are mesmerizingly impressive.” \n★★★★ Arthur’s Seat \n“This show is everything a fringe comedy should be: original\, professional\, and very\, very funny.” \n★★★★ EdFringe Review \n“Live action Cluedo\, with more laughs.” \n★★★★ Fringe Guru
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/murder-she-didnt-write/2024-06-27/
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:Murder\, She Didn't Write
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 27th June – Saturday 29th June | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nYou become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as each night an original murder mystery play is created based entirely on audience suggestions. So take up your magnifying glasses and don your deerstalkers for a never-seen-before (and never-to-be-seen-again) evening of murder\, mayhem and making it up on the spot. \nLord Gold slain during a Bristol University graduation ceremony. Professor Violet crushed at the auction of the SS Great Britain? But will you guess whodunit? \n“Absolutely fantastic… incredibly clever… laugh out loud funny… a truly entertaining and hilarious take on the murder mystery and absolutely not one to miss.” \n★★★★★ Voice Magazine \n“Had me howling with laughter… the Murder\, She Didn’t Write troupe are mesmerizingly impressive.” \n★★★★ Arthur’s Seat \n“This show is everything a fringe comedy should be: original\, professional\, and very\, very funny.” \n★★★★ EdFringe Review \n“Live action Cluedo\, with more laughs.” \n★★★★ Fringe Guru
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/murder-she-didnt-write/2024-06-28/
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:Murder\, She Didn't Write
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 27th June – Saturday 29th June | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nYou become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as each night an original murder mystery play is created based entirely on audience suggestions. So take up your magnifying glasses and don your deerstalkers for a never-seen-before (and never-to-be-seen-again) evening of murder\, mayhem and making it up on the spot. \nLord Gold slain during a Bristol University graduation ceremony. Professor Violet crushed at the auction of the SS Great Britain? But will you guess whodunit? \n“Absolutely fantastic… incredibly clever… laugh out loud funny… a truly entertaining and hilarious take on the murder mystery and absolutely not one to miss.” \n★★★★★ Voice Magazine \n“Had me howling with laughter… the Murder\, She Didn’t Write troupe are mesmerizingly impressive.” \n★★★★ Arthur’s Seat \n“This show is everything a fringe comedy should be: original\, professional\, and very\, very funny.” \n★★★★ EdFringe Review \n“Live action Cluedo\, with more laughs.” \n★★★★ Fringe Guru
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/murder-she-didnt-write/2024-06-29/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T210000
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SUMMARY:Games Night: Pride Special
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 30th June | 19:00\nBring your friends to Games Night; our pub quiz-cum-improv challenge night!\n\nInspired by an array of popular improvised activities\, our night of gripping games and comical challenges will have you and your team howling with laughter as you play together against others. From solving riveting riddles to giggling at guessing games\, and acting out murder mystery charades\, you can let your competitive side run wild!\n\n\nOur hosts will bring the games\, we’ll bring the atmosphere\, all you need to do is turn up and have fun!This PRIDE Games night will be hosted by IMOGENÉ. \nIMOGENÉ is a queer\, feminist\, over-the-top diva\, on the brink of pop immortality\, who needs the audience’s help to return to the stage and inspire material for her come-back tour. Performed by Imogen Palmer of 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★★★★★ ‘IMOGENÉ is the loud\, proud and unapologetic performer we all need right now’ – DIVA Magazine
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/games-night-2/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Pride 2023
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SUMMARY:Improv Jam & Social
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of Every Month | 20:00 (doors open 19:30)\nJoin us for an evening of improv games\, socialising and fun at our monthly jam. \nYou 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. \nTickets are pay what you decide\, but please book in advance so we know who we’re expecting. Please book your ticket below and use the donation box to decide how much you would like to pay.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-jam-social/2024-07-04/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Bristol Pride Presents: Dragprov Revue
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 6th July | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\n‘Christian Adore’ and ‘Eaton Messe’ are a drag double act performed by Francesca Forristal and Ed Scrivens. Using your suggestions\, this lovable soft-boy and sassy queen will create dazzling songs\, sketches\, and raps. It’s RuPaul’s glamour meets “Whose Line Is It Anyway” style improv comedy. With smash hit shows from the Edinburgh fringe now join the dazzling double act as they come to Bristol! Serving you wit as sharp as their contour; jinks as high as their brows; memories that will stick with you longer than last night’s glitter\, we present The Dragprov Revue. \n‘Uses humour as a feminist weapon […] Good\, clean fun!’ The Sunday Times \n‘I do not have enough superlatives to describe how incredible this inimitable act is… filled me with so much joy I wondered what I’d done to deserve it’ ★★★★★ The Pink Times \n‘Musically flawless… an uproariously wicked success. A glamorous\, belly laugh fiesta’ ★★★★★ The 730 Review \n‘The name everyone talks about in London’ ★★★★★ The Phoenix Remix \n‘Brilliantly funny’ ★★★★ London Theatre 1 \n‘Sharp as a bobby pin’ ★★★★ The Musical Theatre Review \nDonate to Bristol Pride >
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/bristol-pride-presents-dragprov-revue/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Pride 2023
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SUMMARY:Degrees of Error Present: More Stuff She Didn't Write
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 7th July | 19:00 – 20:00\nDegrees of Error (the diabolical minds behind Murder\, She Didn’t Write) present an easy-going extravaganza of short form improv comedy featuring a different guest group each month. The perfect way to brighten up your Sunday! \nDegrees of Error is an improvised theatre company based in Bristol\, focused on producing improvised dramatic and comedic work. Their improvised Murder Mystery play Murder\, She Didn’t Write has toured the UK and enjoyed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2013. \nWith support from: Secrets from the Sixth Floor\nThe sixth floor of an iconic building\, a group of people with secrets… Watch these secrets being revealed\, unfold and explode in a fast paced\, exhilarating show where the consequences are unpredictable. Whose secrets are those? Yours\, of course!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/degrees-of-error-present-more-stuff-she-didnt-write-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T223604
CREATED:20240618T110118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T153305Z
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SUMMARY:The Cambridge Footlights International Tour 2024: This Time We Have a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 10th July | 20:00\nPlease note: This event is an external hire. For queries not relating to the venue\, please get in touch with The Cambridge Footlights. \n‘The most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ (Independent) embark on their annual international tour once again! The Cambridge Footlights are back with six of Cambridge’s best student comedians putting on a brand new show featuring their funniest sketches\, and this time they’ve brought a dog! Before they jet off to venues across the UK\, the Edinburgh fringe and beyond be sure to catch them at the Bristol Improv Theatre putting on their best show yet. You’d be silly to miss it!!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-cambridge-footlights-international-tour-2024-this-time-we-have-a-dog/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T220000
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CREATED:20240524T100938Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Pride Presents: Hell Yeah Bristol!
DESCRIPTION:Friday 12th July | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nFun\, femxle-centered\, fearless and completely improvised. Monica Gaga presents a supHER group of Bristol’s hottest queer improv talent. \nHELL YEAH! is a night of completely improvised comedy\, characters\, sketches and storytelling. With no script spontaneity is the only choice and whatever way it goes you are promised a great night. \nHELL YEAH features a Femxle-centred cast of powerhouse award-winning/rave reviewed queer performers who in their own right sell out shows\, push the arts forward and are seen/heard on the BBC\, Channel 4\, Netflix\, Amazon Prime\, The Comedy Store and Hoopla Impro to name a few. Look out for familiar faces from Bristol improv shows in this Bristol Pride special! \nThis event is brought to you in collaboration with Bristol Pride \nWith Support from IMOGENÉ\nIMOGENÉ is a queer\, feminist\, over-the-top diva\, on the brink of pop immortality\, who needs the audience’s help to return to the stage and inspire material for her come-back tour. Performed by Imogen Palmer of 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★★★★★ ‘IMOGENÉ is the loud\, proud and unapologetic performer we all need right now’ – DIVA Magazine
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/bristol-pride-presents-hell-yeah-bristol/
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,Pride 2023,Visiting Acts
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T210000
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CREATED:20240628T094814Z
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SUMMARY:God\, The Devil and Me a.k.a The Devil Called Me a C**t
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 13th July | 20:00\nSunday 14th July | 20:00\nDoors open 19:30\nPlease note: This event is an external hire. The Bristol Improv Theatre is only able to answer questions relating to your ticket booking and the venue.  \nGabe is a perfectly average teenager\, with perfectly average problems… except he is best friends with god and the devil. Gabe will have to navigate teenage life all while keeping two omnipotent beings in tow. GCSE stress… if only! \nContent warnings: mental health references\, religious references and strong language. \nAge rating: 16+
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/god-the-devil-and-me-a-k-a-the-devil-called-me-a-ct/2024-07-13/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T210000
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SUMMARY:God\, The Devil and Me a.k.a The Devil Called Me a C**t
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 13th July | 20:00\nSunday 14th July | 20:00\nDoors open 19:30\nPlease note: This event is an external hire. The Bristol Improv Theatre is only able to answer questions relating to your ticket booking and the venue.  \nGabe is a perfectly average teenager\, with perfectly average problems… except he is best friends with god and the devil. Gabe will have to navigate teenage life all while keeping two omnipotent beings in tow. GCSE stress… if only! \nContent warnings: mental health references\, religious references and strong language. \nAge rating: 16+
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/god-the-devil-and-me-a-k-a-the-devil-called-me-a-ct/2024-07-14/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240715T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240715T213000
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SUMMARY:Performing L2: Scenes and Songs Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Monday 15th July | 20:00\nCome and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course. \nOur wonderful students will be improvising songs and scenes before your eyes\, based on your suggestions. \nFREE ENTRY – fellow students\, family and friends welcome! \nThe bar will be open from 7:30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Why not join us for a celebratory drink after the show?
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-l2-scenes-and-songs-student-showcase/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 4 Courses,Theatre School
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T220000
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CREATED:20240701T141727Z
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SUMMARY:Pottervision: Secret in the Chamber
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 18th July | 20:00 (doors open 19:30)\nPlease note: This event is an external hire. For queries not relating to the venue\, please get in touch with Pottervision. \nThe Potter parody show is back with a brand-new show\, now celebrating the ridiculousness of the second Potter film. With mad props\, regular wig-changes\, and audience participation\, the Pottervision boys take you on a Ford Anglia ride through the Chamber of Secrets with new characters\, new sketches and the same old Pottervision madness. Sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival three years running and a podcast with over a quarter of a million downloads. \n‘Great comedic timing and an ability to connect with the audience that other companies can only dream of.’ – Broadway Baby \n‘Big laughs and a fabulous finale.’ – Squirrel Comedy \n‘A fun ride not to be missed.’ – The National Student \nAge Rating: 16+
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/pottervision-secret-in-the-chamber/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Convincing Errors with Caitlin Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 20th July | 10:00 – 17:00\nStumbles\, fumbles\, gaffs\, screw ups; the risk-assessor’s nightmare is the physical comedian’s dream! Nothing makes an audience laugh like everything going wrong at the most crucial moment. But how do we construct these moments to make them safe and executable for the actors but also surprising and delightful for the audience? And most importantly of all\, how do we employ them as part of an improviser’s toolkit? \nJoin Lecoq-trained improviser Caitlin Campbell for a day of exploring the world of physical and slapstick comedy. You’ll learn practical techniques for performing convincing mistakes on stage\, along with a narrative and character-based approach for integrating them into your scenework and stories. \nThis course is suitable for new improvisers with a course or two under their belt\, or more experienced players interested in learning something new. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nAbout the Instructor\nCaitlin is a theatre-maker\, actor and teacher currently based in the south of France. Since discovering improv at Bristol University in 2011 she spent the next decade as a confirmed improv addict\, performing and co-creating shows with Murder\, She Didn’t Write\, The Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes\, This Is Your Musical\, The Bish Bosh Bash!\, Screwball!\, Completely Wonderful and the Bristol Improv Marathons\, among others. Improv has taken her all over the world; from performing in a circus tent in Australia\, teaching and co-directing in Korea and being rained on for ten years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is a co-founder and former Artistic Director of the Bristol Improv Theatre\, and taught and developed courses there as a senior instructor for eight years.Her acting and devising credits include My Father’s Nose\, The Rocky Shock and Drac & Jill. \nShe has just completed a two-year professional course in physical theatre at the Ecole Internationale de Theatre Jacques Lecoq in France.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-comedy-of-convincing-errors-with-caitlin-campbell/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Summer Schools,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Intro to Performing Improv
DESCRIPTION:22nd July – 26th August | Mondays | 19:00 – 21:30\nImprovisation happens all over the place: at work\, at home\, when you’re messing around with your mates. Whenever you do something that you didn’t plan in advance\, try something just to have a go\, or join in with something that looks fun – you’re improvising!  \nBut what about improvising in front of people on a stage? Improv as a performance can be a scary prospect\, but it can also be tremendously fun and hugely rewarding! \nFollowing on from our hugely popular Discovering Improv course\, this six-week course will immerse you in the fundamentals of improvising for an audience through games\, exercises\, and scenes. Our experienced facilitators will guide and support you on your journey towards performing. \nIs this course for me? \nIntro to Performing is an introduction to improvisation as a performance artform\, aimed at beginners. No experience is required. This is the course for you if; \n\nYou’ve completed our Discovering Improv course and want to take the next step\nYou’re new to improv and want to learn the fundamentals of improvisation for an audience\nYou learned improv elsewhere and want to start learning with the Bristol Improv Theatre School\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis is a 6-week course\, capped at 16 participants\, plus up to 2 instructors (18 in total). \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. \nPrice changes to our courses\nLike many other small\, independent businesses\, over the past year the cost of running our venue has increased significantly. This has included increased utility bills and higher staff wages to ensure we maintain our Living Wage employer status by complying with the increase in the National Living Wage. Whilst we have undertaken an array of cost-saving measures throughout last year\, we need to implement a small price increase to our courses to be able to continue operating with the increased costs that we are facing. \nOne of our primary aims at the Bristol Improv Theatre is making improv accessible to as many people as possible. But it is also important to us that our team are paid fairly and that we can ensure the longevity of the theatre. We are continually looking and applying for funding to support our work and we hugely value the support from our audiences\, students and supporters\, whether that’s in the form of donating to the theatre\, buying tickets to our events or talking about our work with friends and family. \nIf the increase in price is a barrier for you\, please check out our Pay It Forward scheme or drop us an email at hello@improvtheatre.net. We’re always here to listen and provide as much support as we are able to
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/intro-to-performing-improv-5/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 2 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Performing Improv Level 1: Telling Stories
DESCRIPTION:22nd July – 2nd September | Mondays | 19:00 – 21:30\nStories and storytelling are a fundamental part of the human experience. We shape the world around us into narratives that we can understand\, forming deep emotional connections to the tales that resonate with us. A keen improviser can play on this narrative instinct to craft engaging stories on the fly and leave a delighted audience asking ‘How did they do that!?’ \nThis seven-week course combines techniques inspired by legendary improviser Keith Johnstone and Pixar Animation Studios to equip students with a formidable toolkit of storytelling techniques and skills. From confidence and communication skills to knowing how to make bold choices to keep the story alive (or deliver a surprising twist ending)\, you’ll train the narrative instincts that will grab and sustain your audience’s interest. \nWho is this course for? \n\nStudents who have completed Discovering Improv & Intro to Performing Improv and want to take the next step\nPerformers who have some improv experience and want to develop their story skills \nWriters who want to explore a more spontaneous approach\nAnyone who has learned improv elsewhere and wants to start learning with the BIT school\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis course consists of 7 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 12. Like all our Performing Improv courses\, the 7th week includes a showcase performance to a supportive audience of friends\, family\, and fellow students. \nPrice changes to our courses\nLike many other small\, independent businesses\, over the past year the cost of running our venue has increased significantly. This has included increased utility bills and higher staff wages to ensure we maintain our Living Wage employer status by complying with the increase in the National Living Wage. Whilst we have undertaken an array of cost-saving measures throughout last year\, we need to implement a small price increase to our courses to be able to continue operating with the increased costs that we are facing. \nOne of our primary aims at the Bristol Improv Theatre is making improv accessible to as many people as possible. But it is also important to us that our team are paid fairly and that we can ensure the longevity of the theatre. We are continually looking and applying for funding to support our work and we hugely value the support from our audiences\, students and supporters\, whether that’s in the form of donating to the theatre\, buying tickets to our events or talking about our work with friends and family. \nIf the increase in price is a barrier for you\, please check out our Pay It Forward scheme or drop us an email at hello@improvtheatre.net. We’re always here to listen and provide as much support as we are able to.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-improv-level-1-telling-stories/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 3 Courses,Theatre School
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T213000
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SUMMARY:Discovering Improv
DESCRIPTION:23rd July – 27th August | Tuesdays| 19:00 – 21:30\nImprov isn’t just about being funny (although it’s often very funny). For you\, improv could be about facing your fears\, working with a team\, trusting yourself\, listening\, or just letting yourself be silly and playful! \nThis six-week course is a voyage through spontaneity\, creativity\, and connection. Our experienced instructors will guide you through games\, exercises\, and reflections that will equip you with the tools to improvise\, both on stage and off.  \nIs this course for me?\nDiscovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners – no experience required! The course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each.  \nThis is the course for you if: \n\nYou want to be more spontaneous\, confident\, or creative.\nYou want to meet new people and have fun!\nYou’re looking to push outside of your comfort zone in a supportive environment.\nYou’ve heard about this improv thing and you want to find out what it’s all about.\nYou’ve been improvising for a while and want to return to the fundamentals.\n\nIf you’re curious about improvisation\, but you don’t want to commit to a full 6 week course\, why not try one of our improv taster sessions? \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis is a 6-week course capped at 16 participants\, plus up to 2 instructors (18 in total).  \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/discovering-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:Level 1 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Performing Improv L2: Approaches to Scenework
DESCRIPTION:23rd July – 3rd September| Tuesdays | 19:00 – 21:30\nScenes are the building blocks of improvised theatre\, but there are as many different ways to play a scene as there are improvisers. From emotionally-focused play\, to creating a narrative flow of cause and effect\, deftly weaving themes and concepts together\, or just finding something funny to do again (but bigger)\, how you approach a scene helps to define how it plays out.  This 7-week course delves into improvisation techniques and theory from a range of perspectives to help you stretch your scenic muscles and develop your own approach to scenework. \nA great course for those looking to develop their scenework skills and explore their personal voice as an improviser. \nThis course is part of our Level 2 Performing Improv programme. Completion of Level 1 courses (or equivalent beginner-to-intermediate training) is recommended\, but not required. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nCLASS DETAILS\nThis is a 7-week course capped at 12 participants\, plus 2 instructors (14 people in total). \nThe Lead Instructor for this course is Cat Murphy. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about these classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-improv-l2-approaches-to-scenework/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 4 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Improv Appreciation Weekend
DESCRIPTION:As part of the ‘Save the Bristol Improv Theatre’ campaign\, join us for a weekend celebrating everything we love about the art of improvisation! \nJoin us on Friday 26th July to kick off the weekend with a bang at our Charity Get-Together and Fundraiser. We’ll be sharing the improv love\, hearing about the benefits of improv on individuals and communities and raising money to keep the Bristol Improv Theatre’s doors open! \nThen on Saturday 27th July\, we have a jam-packed day full of workshops with some incredible guests. David Escobedo’s ‘History of Improv‘ will take you on an interactive adventure through improv’s past. Emma Boddy’s ‘Improv Your Perspective’ will equip you with improv tools for personal development. And our own ‘Improv Taster Session‘ will allow you to dip your toe into improv in a fun-filled afternoon. \nAnd on Saturday evening\, it’s the bonanza that is the Up the Antics Summer Party! They’ll be hosting some of the best\, Bristol based improv groups around for an evening of hilarious comedy and Summer vibes. \nIt’s going to be an action-packed  weekend\, full of everything improv\, we can’t wait to see you there! \nFind out more about the ‘Save the Bristol Improv Theatre’ campaign >
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-appreciation-weekend/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T000000
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SUMMARY:Bristol Improv Theatre Charity Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:Friday 26th July | 19:00\nAs part of the ‘Save the Bristol Improv Theatre’ fundraising campaign\, we are hosting an evening of sharing what we love about improv and raising money to safeguard the future of the Bristol Improv Theatre. We’ll be sharing and hearing about the benefits of improv on individuals and communities\, through film\, talks\, improv jams and more! This event is also the launch of our Improv Appreciation weekend.  \nThe night will feature the premiere of a new documentary featuring improvisers from the Bristol scene\, created by improvisers and friends of the theatre Scott Wilson and Rosalind Beeson (Wilbee films). The film will be followed by a panel on improv\, community\, creativity\, and connection\, with panellists including David Escobedo (The Improv Boost) and Kierann Shah (Artistic Director of the Bristol Improv Theatre) and Chris Mead. \nLater on in night\, we’ll be hosting an Improv Jam where you get the chance to show us what you love about improv. After that\, the party continues in our bar!  \nOur cosy bar will be open throughout the evening\, giving you the chance to chat to staff\, volunteers Trustees and community members from the theatre\, as well as donate to the fundraising campaign. You can also browse our new art exhibition in our bar and catch one of the artists\, Convergence 10 (Beki)\, doing some live drawing. \nFull Timetable \n6:30pm – 8:00pm (Bar) – Mingle in the bar with our team\, volunteers and trustees; view our new art exhibition and meet the artists; and watch some live drawing by Convergence 10. \n8pm – 8:30pm (Theatre) – Screening of ‘WHO WHAT WHY’ – a short film all about improv by Wilbee Films. \n8:45pm – 9:05pm (Theatre) – Panel discussion with David Escobedo\, Kierann Shah and Chris Mead. \n9:20pm – 10:00pm (Theatre) – Improv Jam \n10:00pm onwards – Party continues in the bar. \nThis charity Get-Together is part of our Improv Appreciation weekend\, which also includes the Antics Summer Party featuring fantastic local improv acts\, and the workshops Improv Your Life with Emma Boddy and History of Improv with David Escobedo. \nTickets for this event are pay what you decide with a recommended donation of £10. Please book your ticket below and use the donation box to decide how much you would like to pay. Read more about the ‘Save the Bristol Improv Theatre’ campaign on our Donate page.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/charity-get-together/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:History of Improv with David Escobedo
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 27th July | 10:00 – 17:00\nImprov is everything—or at least that’s how it feels at some point. Once you study improv long enough\, it blends into your everyday life. There is a reason for that! By learning about the history of improv\, we can see that the shows we practice today were born out of social work and protest. The focus was on “people connecting beyond cultural and language differences.”  And that practice builds community. \nThe ugly side of improv is that it became dominated by an elite set of voices. A specific narrative became prioritized and repeated over and over. In Los Angeles\, you would commonly joke\, “What do you call five white guys with beards in plaid button-down shirts\, Converse shoes\, and a hoodie? An improv team.” \nWe will talk about the origin of improv\, of “game”\, and how it developed (and mashed like potatoes) between Chicago and London. The history of improv is more than Spolin\, Close and Johnstone. \nThis interactive workshop combines learning the history of improv with trying some of the techniques and approaches from different eras and styles of improv. You will come away with a new appreciation of how improv as an art form got to where it is today and lots of ideas on where it could go next. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nAbout the Instructor\nDavid Escobedo did his master’s degree in improv and is in the final year of a PhD on improv. Having practiced and coached improv since 1994\, David has over 30 years of experience producing\, performing and teaching improv.  While living in Los Angeles as a professional actor\, he took classes with Second City\, iO West and other improv schools in the region. David runs the Improv Boost online which includes interviews\, articles and animation surrounding improv.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/history-of-improv-with-david-escobedo/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Summer Schools,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 27th July | 14:00 – 17:00\nCome join us for this 3-hour workshop ‘Improv Your Perspective’ – ideal for anyone interested in personal development\, playfulness and exploring influences from Playback Theatre* with the unique twist of a Solution-Focused** approach. \nBenefits \n\nIncreased confidence\nFocusing on solutions \nCollaboration\nImproved mood\nReduced social/anxiety\nMore confidence in day-to-day life due to taking risks in a safe and supported environment\nGetting comfortable with making mistakes and celebrating them!\nSolution focused tools to take home with you \nExplore Playback theatre forms\n\nHow does it work? \nWhen improvising\, being playful and incorporating a solution-focused approach\, the part of the brain connected to self-censoring is shut off. This helps to remove inhibitions\, and increases activity in the part of the brain responsible for self-expression\, such as telling stories & responding to stimulus. By being in the moment or being mindful we can forget the worries & fears about things beyond what we’re experiencing right now. This is a powerful & fun workshop to quieten the thoughts that hold us back with the added benefit of finding solutions to life’s irks along the way! \n“I had a fantastic evening. I wasn’t sure what to expect\, but Emma created an immediate rapport with the group\, and a great sense of fun and entertainment. I also learnt a lot about myself\, and how I express myself\, which has proved invaluable in my work as a lecturer\, journalist and writer. It was an absolutely terrific event\, an uplifting combination of enjoyment and education\, and I would strongly recommend Emma and her work to anyone.” – Simon Hall\, Course Leader of Compelling Communication Skills  \n(University of Cambridge)\, ex BBC journalist\, and author of Compelling Communication (Cambridge University Press). \n*Playback Theatre is an interactive form of improv theatre where stories from audience members’ lives are shared and enacted by the players on the spot. \n**The solution-focused approach is drawn from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and is a short-term\, goal-focused approach\, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices\, and helps people construct solutions rather than focusing on life’s challenges. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nEmma is a seasoned improviser and playback performer with international playback theatre group ‘Story Lane’. She is a qualified solution focused hypnotherapist\, personal performance coach & conductor of playback theatre. \nHer background is in wellbeing where she has worked as a recovery worker and facilitator for Mind\, Devon\, Avon & Wiltshire Partnership trusts as well as local mental health charities and wellbeing festivals (Buddhafields/Into the Wild).
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-your-perspective-with-emma-boddy/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Summer Schools,Theatre School
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T220000
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SUMMARY:Up The Antics Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 27th July | 20:00 (doors open 19:30)\nThis summer\, Up The Antics bottle up the summer spirit and let it loose in a cool basement in Clifton. In a diversion from their usual “Antics Joke Show”\, the summer party is a free entry event featuring some of the best improv groups that the Antics really want to perform with\, but haven’t had the chance to. \nFull Line-Up:\n \nUP THE ANTICS\nBristol-based Up The Antics (BBC Radio 4 Extra) take us down the rabbit hole of improvised sketch comedy. With the suggestion of a location\, the antics will explore the characters and journeys taken to arrive there\, with hilarious results. \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists  \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission  \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview  \nPRESSURE COOKER\nThe improvised restaurant show (From the cast of The Bish Bosh Bash and the creators of Tales of Adventure). \nStep into our restaurant\, where the experience is different every single night! Our performers take ingredients from the audience’s suggestions to create recipes for wacky\, funny\, and silly 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… “If you can’t handle the heat\, you won’t make an omelette”. \nSECRETS FROM THE SIXTH FLOOR \nJoin us for a show where all of the characters work or live on the ‘sixth floor’ of a city high rise. Secrets are told\, secrets unfold\, secrets implode. \nBRISTOL LONGFORM TAKEOVER TEAM \nBristol Longform Comedy put together a crack team of improvisers to bring some longform hilariousness to the summer party!  \nTickets are “pay what you decide”. Please book your ticket below and use the donation box to decide how much you would like to pay.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/up-the-antics-summer-party/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:Improv Jam & Social
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of Every Month | 20:00 (doors open 19:30)\nJoin us for an evening of improv games\, socialising and fun at our monthly jam. \nYou 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. \nTickets are pay what you decide\, but please book in advance so we know who we’re expecting. Please book your ticket below and use the donation box to decide how much you would like to pay.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-jam-social/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Unscripted Players Big Summer Show
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 8th August | 20:00\nFriday 9th August | 20:00\nSaturday 10th August | 20:00\nThis Summer. Two original improvised productions. One Big Show!\nPresented\, directed and performed by the Unscripted Players\, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s amateur improv company.  \nFeaturing: \n‘Head Talks’ by Katherine Olive\nTake your seats for a TED-style talk like you’ve never seen before (and will never see again). This is HEAD-Talks. \nAn esteemed panel of ‘experts’ are tasked to give presentations on any topic imaginable – from life-changing experiences to ground-breaking discoveries to a new invention that’s set to change the world. The only thing is… they haven’t seen the accompanying slide-show before… \nCome and watch as the world’s brightest minds do battle with surprising slides. They’ll grapple with goofy graphs\, stumble over stupendous stock-images and get taken aback by tricksome texts. Accompanied by a charming but devious host\, HEAD-Talks is sure to be a show full of hilarity (but perhaps less full of facts!). \n‘I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer’ by Charlie Hutchence\nThis summer a group of friends will set out the trip of their lives. But all is not well as a mysterious and yet to be determined force puts them all in peril.\n\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?\n\nSee how it all goes wrong for our characters and their friendships.\n\nA comedy inspired by teen horror films from the 90’s and 00’s.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/unscripted-players-big-summer-show/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Unscripted Players Big Summer Show
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 8th August | 20:00\nFriday 9th August | 20:00\nSaturday 10th August | 20:00\nThis Summer. Two original improvised productions. One Big Show!\nPresented\, directed and performed by the Unscripted Players\, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s amateur improv company.  \nFeaturing: \n‘Head Talks’ by Katherine Olive\nTake your seats for a TED-style talk like you’ve never seen before (and will never see again). This is HEAD-Talks. \nAn esteemed panel of ‘experts’ are tasked to give presentations on any topic imaginable – from life-changing experiences to ground-breaking discoveries to a new invention that’s set to change the world. The only thing is… they haven’t seen the accompanying slide-show before… \nCome and watch as the world’s brightest minds do battle with surprising slides. They’ll grapple with goofy graphs\, stumble over stupendous stock-images and get taken aback by tricksome texts. Accompanied by a charming but devious host\, HEAD-Talks is sure to be a show full of hilarity (but perhaps less full of facts!). \n‘I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer’ by Charlie Hutchence\nThis summer a group of friends will set out the trip of their lives. But all is not well as a mysterious and yet to be determined force puts them all in peril.\n\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?\n\nSee how it all goes wrong for our characters and their friendships.\n\nA comedy inspired by teen horror films from the 90’s and 00’s.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/unscripted-players-big-summer-show/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Unscripted Players Big Summer Show
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 8th August | 20:00\nFriday 9th August | 20:00\nSaturday 10th August | 20:00\nThis Summer. Two original improvised productions. One Big Show!\nPresented\, directed and performed by the Unscripted Players\, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s amateur improv company.  \nFeaturing: \n‘Head Talks’ by Katherine Olive\nTake your seats for a TED-style talk like you’ve never seen before (and will never see again). This is HEAD-Talks. \nAn esteemed panel of ‘experts’ are tasked to give presentations on any topic imaginable – from life-changing experiences to ground-breaking discoveries to a new invention that’s set to change the world. The only thing is… they haven’t seen the accompanying slide-show before… \nCome and watch as the world’s brightest minds do battle with surprising slides. They’ll grapple with goofy graphs\, stumble over stupendous stock-images and get taken aback by tricksome texts. Accompanied by a charming but devious host\, HEAD-Talks is sure to be a show full of hilarity (but perhaps less full of facts!). \n‘I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer’ by Charlie Hutchence\nThis summer a group of friends will set out the trip of their lives. But all is not well as a mysterious and yet to be determined force puts them all in peril.\n\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?\n\nSee how it all goes wrong for our characters and their friendships.\n\nA comedy inspired by teen horror films from the 90’s and 00’s.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/unscripted-players-big-summer-show/2024-08-10/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Boogaloo Stu presents Big Quiffy Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 11th August | 19:30 (doors open 19:00)\n“Big Quiffy Bingo brings a smile to even the hardest of hearts”  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway Baby \nFrom the very towering tips of his perfectly-coiffed quiff down to the tips of his bejewelled toes\, Boogaloo Stu is altogether completely ridiculous\, simply fabulous and utterly idiotic. Following his fourth annual sell-out run at the Brighton Spiegeltent\, the legendary bawdy raconteur Boogaloo Stu is finally taking his outrageous one-man show\, Big Quiffy Bingo\, out on the road. Join him for his gloriously playful and anarchic bingo experience\, where utter filth\, joyous fun and flashmob dances collide.  \nYou will feel the tension rise as Stu’s balls begin to churn; when they finally drop\, you ‘ll get non-stop nonsense\, outrageous antics\, buttock-clenching workouts\, hilarious prizes and some very ballsy bingo to boot. Stu’s gift hamper will be stuffed to the brim with all manner of exotic prizes\, so come on down and win it big!  \nBoogaloo Stu\nWith a thoroughly distinctive style\, Boogaloo Stu is something of a showbiz polymath. Stu inhabits his own unique visually rich world which is irresistibly inviting\, filled with an optimism that sparkles as brightly as the vintage lurex threads in one of his bespoke fashion looks. From his roots in fashion design\, cabaret performance and DJ-ing\, Stu subsequently sharpened his skills as a theatre-maker; with his audience always at the heart of his work\, he developed and toured nationally with a number of unique and innovative theatre shows. In recent years\, he has honed his talents as a visual artist\, creating strikingly beautiful dioramas\, prints and ceramics. \nboogaloostu.co.uk \ninstagram.com/boogaloostu \nTickets are “pay what you can”\, with a suggested donation ticket of £5 and a “supporter” donation ticket of £10. Please book your ticket below and\, if choosing the PWYC ticket\, use the donation box to decide how much you would like to pay. \n20% of ticket sales will be going to Bristol Pride!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/boogaloo-stu-presents-big-quiffy-bingo/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visiting Acts
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