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Bristol Longform Takeover
Bristol Longform Takeover
Get ready for a takeover! Bristol Longform Comedy will be taking charge of the Bristol Improv Theatre to show you the wide range of wonderful improv troupes Bristol has to offer.
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The Improv Lab
The Improv Lab
Welcome to The Improv Lab! Join us at The Bristol Improv Theatre for a weekend afternoon to watch 4 different groups from the local Bristol improv community. For free!
Antics Joke Show ft. On the Spot Stand Up
Antics Joke Show ft. On the Spot Stand Up
Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up, improv & sketch comedy.
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Utter Rot and Poppycock: An Especially Special Christmas Special
Utter Rot and Poppycock: An Especially Special Christmas Special
The utterly splendid absurdist cabaret show IS BACK! For one night only, we bring you an especially special Utter Rot & Poppycock Christmas Special!
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Christmas Improv Jam & Social
Christmas Improv Jam & Social
Join us for a festive evening of improv games, socialising and fun at our last Improv Jam of the year!
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The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show is back, bringing songs, scenes and silliness - an easy going and mischievous evening awaits!
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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
Join our lunchtime improv comedy classes at Bristol Improv Theatre for a creative power-up! Perfect for creatives & freelancers, these drop-in sessions with Rebecca MacMillan support you to explore your inner playfulness, boost your confidence and wellbeing, and unlock your inner comic genius. No previous experience needed – just come and enjoy the spontaneity!
Performing Improv L1: Singing Songs Student Showcase
Performing Improv L1: Singing Songs Student Showcase
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.
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Performing Improv L2: Developing Characters Student Showcase
Performing Improv L2: Developing Characters Student Showcase
Come and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv Level 2 course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course.
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Christmas Games Night
Christmas Games Night
Inspired by an array of popular improvised activities, our night of cracking challenges and gripping games are sure to get you in the festive spirit as you play together against others!
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Tales of Adventure Presents: Space Opera Shenanigans
Tales of Adventure Presents: Space Opera Shenanigans
Tales of Adventure is an improvised storytelling panel show with live illustration, inspired by tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. Each episode sees a crack team of comedians and improvisers combining their talents to craft a thrilling and hilarious narrative in a different genre, aided (and sometimes challenged) by suggestions from the Audience.
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St. Michael’s Hospital Christmas Revue
St. Michael’s Hospital Christmas Revue
This event is for St. Michael's staff only. Often close to the bone, sometimes borderline obscene and always hysterical, this is our opportunity to laugh at ourselves, and celebrate the colleagues and hospital we love and the work that we do.
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The Show That Must Not Be Named
The Show That Must Not Be Named
This Christmas you are invited to take up your place at "The Show That Must Not Be Named" (for legal reasons) – spoof improvised Harry Potter from Chortle-Award-winning Jericho Comedy.
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This Is Your Festive Musical
This Is Your Festive Musical
This Is Your Musical! Create a brand new musical full of seasonal spirit, with extra Christmas magic made-up on the spot and inspired by your favourite festive stories. Expect charm, laughter, stunning musical numbers and joy in the midwinter dark.
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This Is Your Festive Musical
This Is Your Festive Musical
This Is Your Musical! Create a brand new musical full of seasonal spirit, with extra Christmas magic made-up on the spot and inspired by your favourite festive stories. Expect charm, laughter, stunning musical numbers and joy in the midwinter dark.
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This Is Your Festive Musical
This Is Your Festive Musical
This Is Your Musical! Create a brand new musical full of seasonal spirit, with extra Christmas magic made-up on the spot and inspired by your favourite festive stories. Expect charm, laughter, stunning musical numbers and joy in the midwinter dark.
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I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
When the family wakes up on Christmas morning, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa's dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build, but who in the family could be a stocking killer, why, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out!
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I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
When the family wakes up on Christmas morning, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa's dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build, but who in the family could be a stocking killer, why, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out!
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I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
When the family wakes up on Christmas morning, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa's dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build, but who in the family could be a stocking killer, why, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out!
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I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
When the family wakes up on Christmas morning, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa's dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build, but who in the family could be a stocking killer, why, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out!
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Up The Antics New Year’s Eve Party
Back from the success of their last two sold out New Year’s Eve parties, Up The Antics have put together a stellar line-up to bring in 2025 at the Bristol Improv Theatre. This year’s line-up will include raucous improv, musical talents and award-winning sketch legends, plus music in the bar to see us into the new year.
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Improv Jam & Social
Improv Jam & Social
Join us for an evening of improv games, socialising and fun at our monthly jam at the Bristol Improv Theatre!
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The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show is back, bringing songs, scenes and silliness - an easy going and mischievous evening awaits!
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Improv Double Bill | Last Groundhog Day on Earth
Improv Double Bill | Last Groundhog Day on Earth
Join Bristol’s finest longform improv acts, Last Day on Earth and The Groundhogs, for a hilarious night of improvised comedy on Saturday, 4th January. Don’t miss premium laughter and chaos from top performers!
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Info about
group bookings
Looking for a fun and unique experience for a night out? The Bristol Improv Theatre can organise discounts and added value experiences for groups.
Our shows include improvised musicals, high energy comedy game shows and more great improvised theatre from Bristol-based companies and visiting acts.
Interested in bringing your party to the UK’s first dedicated improv theatre?
We have put together a great value deal for group bookings, which we can tailor to your needs.
10 Tickets 2 Bottles of Prosecco Standard cost: £150
Experiences and prices are negotiable.
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