Unscripted Players Big Spring Show
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | The Bristol Improv Theatre, Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, BS8 1LP, United Kingdom
Thursday 23rd April | 19:30
Friday 24th April | 19:30
Saturday 25th April | 19:30
(Doors open 18:30)
Created with the support of the Bristol Improv Theatre, these two productions are directed and performed by members of the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s own amateur improv company. They will be developed from an open pitching process in January.
The Bristol Improv Theatre runs the voluntary Unscripted Players Big Shows scheme two to three times a year to spark new ideas, build new links in Bristol’s improv community, and nurture new talent. The scheme has spun out several popular Bristol improv groups in recent years, including Tales From the Wasteland, Red Python, What Happened?, I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer, Head Talks, Fairly Non-Bio and Blame of Thrones to name but a few!
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Interested in pitching a show idea or auditioning to perform in the next Unscripted Players Big Show? Please email us at unscriptedplayers@improvtheatre.net to ask to join our mailing list and be kept up-to-date on the latest Unscripted Players opportunities.
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Key dates for Unscripted Players Big Spring Shows:

Online pitching open: Friday 9th January – Monday 19th January
Pitches selected and audition sign ups open: Friday 23rd January
Auditions: Sunday 8th February
Rehearsals: Weekly on Sundays from Sunday 22nd February – Sunday 19th April
Final rehearsal and shows: Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th of April.

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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London)
Mondays | 13:00 – 14:30
(NO LUNCHTIME IMPROV ON 6TH APRIL 2026)
(Please check the calendar below for dates of upcoming sessions)
Discover the joy of improv with Rebecca MacMillan’s lunchtime classes at Bristol Improv Theatre. These sessions are designed for creatives, freelancers, and everyone else who’s looking for a dose of joy in their day. Powerfully creative, intensely playful, and highly enjoyable, improv is a great way to boost your confidence, unleash creativity, and improve your wellbeing. You’ll experience the joy and inner playfulness that comes from improvising and challenging yourself to be in the moment! Each drop-in session is stand-alone, so you can join any Monday without needing prior experience.
“It’s like skydiving for the imagination.”

Come play, laugh, and connect with yourself and others, and leave with a lighter heart and a smile on your face.
To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date below.
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Improv Drop-ins
2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 UTC and 4 more dates
Mondays | 19:00 – 21:00
Looking to stretch your improvising muscles? Then our drop-ins are for you!
Our drop-ins run every Monday evening and alternate between scene workshops and classes focused on specific skills to help you pad out your improvisers tool-kit.
During our scene workshops, you’ll receive supportive and constructive side-coaching, tailored to the group and designed to develop your confidence and improvisation skills. On the other hand, the regular drop-ins will take a specific skill and explore it through games, exercises and scenes.
Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, drop-ins are a great chance to try improv at Bristol Improv Theatre and connect with others.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
If you are brand new to improv, you may prefer to try the monthly Improv Taster Session.
If you have any accommodations or access needs, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer, they do not need to buy a ticket, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size.
Our Improv Drop-Ins are very popular classes which regularly sell out. We would always recommend booking your place in advance in order to secure your spot. Whilst we do occasionally have drop outs and availability on the day, we would recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date below.
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The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Friday, 3rd April 2026 | 19:30
Friday, 1st May 2026 | 19:30
Friday, 3rd July 2026 | 19:30
Friday, 7th August 2026 | 19:30
Friday, 4th September 2026 | 19:30
Friday, 2nd October 2026 | 19:30
Friday, 6th November 2026 | 19:30
Saturday, 4th December 2026 | 19:30
(Doors Open: 18:30)
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show is back, bringing songs, scenes and silliness.
The Bish Bosh Bash is a great introduction for those who’ve never seen improv before. An easy-going and mischievous evening awaits.
It’s a game of two halves!
In the first half, our teams will go head-to-head playing quick-fire games, which those familiar with ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ might recognise. The second half is our knockout round, where our players are both writers and actors in mini-plays inspired by your suggestions.
They’re battling it out for you, playing for your votes and adoration. You decide who makes it to the end, and ultimately, which team goes home with the glory!
Join The Bish Bosh Bash on the first Friday of each month.
“A good value evening’s entertainment and plenty of playfulness. Five stars!”
★★★★★ Bristol 24/7
To book your ticket, choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
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LGBTQ+ Improv Drop-In
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00

This is a fun and friendly workshop led by LGBTQ+ instructors for people who are LGBTQ+, and is open to all levels. You can be completely new to improv or looking to brush up on your basics and practise improv in a different context. Sessions will focus on fun, representing your own identity(ies) in improv, and connecting with other improvisers.
Why are we running these workshops?
Whilst we aim to be an LGBTQ+ friendly venue and believe that improv is an empowering artform for everyone, we recognise that for many reasons – not least wanting to avoid stereotypes and prejudice – some people may not feel confident or even safe to be open about their LGBTQ+ identity in classes or when improvising.
LGBTQ+ improvisers may worry about (or even have experienced) being judged, misunderstood, or stereotyped for their identity, or they may be put off by heteronormative bias (the expectation that heterosexual desire and relationships and binary gender are the default) in improvised scenes.
The aim of these workshops is to build community and increase visibility, and make space for LGBTQ+ stories and experience in improv. This workshop will create a space that allows people to practise bringing their lived experience into their improvisation, as part of a supportive community.
A note on the term “LGBTQ+”:
The Bristol Improv Theatre uses the term LGBTQ+ as an umbrella term for sexuality and gender identities outside of heterosexuality and the gender binary. The LGBTQ stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer. The “+” is there to encompass other sexualities and gender identities, for example asexual, pansexual, intersex or non-binary.
You will not be expected to disclose how you identify as LGBTQ+ when you join the class – unless you want to!
To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date below.
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Improv Taster Session
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00
(Please see below for dates of upcoming sessions)
Approximately twice a month, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course.
Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, the class will explore the fundamental skills of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and connect with others in a playful way.
Come along and give improv a go!
Places are capped at 20 with up to 2 instructors present.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
If you have any accommodations or access needs, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer, they do not need to buy a ticket, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size.
To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date from below.
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The Drag Dungeoneers
2026-05-14 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Thursday 14th May | 19:30
(Doors Open from 18:30)
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Bristol’s no.1 show that slays… literally.
Running since 2022, The Drag Dungeoneers is a loose narrative monster-of-the-week style D&D live show adventure, featuring some of Bristol’s finest drag nerds.
Expect to encounter sexy NPCs and sexier monsters, all with a healthy dose of improv, audience interaction, and utter nonsense.
Don’t know the rules of DND? Don’t worry, neither does most of the cast! The Drag Dungeoneers is designed to be enjoyed by anyone, no matter what subclass of nerd they decided to spend their skill points in.

“Truly one of the silliest shows in Bristol, I have cried with laughter every time.”
“A perfect blend of chaotic humour, pop culture references and whimsical storytelling.”
“An absolute riot of a good time. Whether you’re a DnD fanatic or not,”
“Highlight of my month every month. Funny, queer, fantastic fun”

Starring
BooHoo Mann
Jersey The Devil
YuGiHoe
Vaccine
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Accessibility information:
The Bristol Improv Theatre’s entrance has stairs, and there is no accessible bathroom. The rear entrance has fewer stairs and wider access, making it more suitable for those with limited mobility. For any further questions, please email thedragdungeoneers@gmail.com

The show contains no flashing lights, but occasional sudden loud sounds – mostly Jersey the Devil’s laugh.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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This Is Your Musical
2026-05-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
Friday, 17th April 2026 | 20:00
Friday, 15th May 2026 | 20:00
Friday, 19th June 2026 | 20:00
Friday, 17th July 2026 | 20:00
Friday, 18th September 2026 | 20:00

(Bar open from 18:30)
Prepare to be amazed as you witness the creation of a brand new musical theatre show, courtesy of The Bristol Improv Theatre’s flagship musical theatre company, This Is Your Musical!
Take your seats as this team of talented actors and musicians present a magnificent evening of theatre, musical numbers and show-tunes, made-up on the spot and inspired by your stories.
This night of musical fun is not to be missed!
To book your ticket, choose your preferred date from the calendar below
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Student Showcase: Making a Scene (Level 3)
2026-05-25 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Monday 25th May | 19:30
Come 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.
FREE ENTRY – fellow students, family and friends welcome!
The bar will be open from 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm. Why not join us for a celebratory drink after the show?
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Student Showcase: Scenes and Songs (Level 4)
2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Tuesday 26th May | 19:30
Come 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.
Our wonderful students will be improvising songs and scenes before your eyes, based on your suggestions.
FREE ENTRY – fellow students, family and friends welcome!
The bar will be open from 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm. Why not join us for a celebratory drink after the show?
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The Drag Dungeoneers
2026-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Thursday 11th June | 19:30
(Doors Open from 18:30)
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Bristol’s no.1 show that slays… literally.
Running since 2022, The Drag Dungeoneers is a loose narrative monster-of-the-week style D&D live show adventure, featuring some of Bristol’s finest drag nerds.
Expect to encounter sexy NPCs and sexier monsters, all with a healthy dose of improv, audience interaction, and utter nonsense.
Don’t know the rules of DND? Don’t worry, neither does most of the cast! The Drag Dungeoneers is designed to be enjoyed by anyone, no matter what subclass of nerd they decided to spend their skill points in.

“Truly one of the silliest shows in Bristol, I have cried with laughter every time.”
“A perfect blend of chaotic humour, pop culture references and whimsical storytelling.”
“An absolute riot of a good time. Whether you’re a DnD fanatic or not,”
“Highlight of my month every month. Funny, queer, fantastic fun”

Starring
BooHoo Mann
Jersey The Devil
YuGiHoe
Vaccine
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Accessibility information:
The Bristol Improv Theatre’s entrance has stairs, and there is no accessible bathroom. The rear entrance has fewer stairs and wider access, making it more suitable for those with limited mobility. For any further questions, please email thedragdungeoneers@gmail.com

The show contains no flashing lights, but occasional sudden loud sounds – mostly Jersey the Devil’s laugh.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
CLICK TO BOOK NOW
