30 shows this month across the Midlands, covering Birmingham, Coventry,
Nottingham, Leicester & Northampton.
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BIRMINGHAM
WEDS 2ND – CHERRY REDS
Freewheelers: Come and enjoy another packed show of experimental improv from the Midlands and beyond. This month features Stealing The Show and The Clones.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Freewheelersimprov/
FRI 4TH – ROSIES
Jumprov: Come and enjoy another packed show of improv from the UK’s first BAME group. Part of “That Friday Feeling”.
https://www.facebook.com/Jumprov/
WEDS 9TH – GUILD OF STUDENTS
Watch This: See these Birmingham university students in a preview of the group’s 2018 Edinburgh Fringe show.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchThisImprov/
THURS 10TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory will amuse and delight along with stand up comedian Matt Cullane.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
FRI 11TH – SAT 12TH – GUILD OF STUDENTS
Watch This: Three more Edinburgh Fringe preview shows from the best and the brightest at the University of Birmingham.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchThisImprov/
SUN 13TH – THE GLEE CLUB
Box Of Frogs: High energy comedy sketches from Birmingham’s premier improv troupe. Part of “Rough Works” night.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxofFrogsImpro/
WEDS 16TH – THE VICTORIA
The Kneejerks: A night of comedy and theatre, featuring sketches and scenes and all completely free.
https://www.facebook.com/thekneejerksUK/
THURS 17TH – CHERRY REDS
The Improlectuals: The improv super-group return to perform instantaneous comedy based on audience suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/improlectuals/
THURS 17TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory will amuse and delight along with stand up comedian Jay Droch.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
FRI 18TH – BIRMINGHAM REP
Jumprov: The UK’s first BAME improv troupe creating the freshest comedy scenes. Part of “MonologueSlam Birmingham”.
https://www.facebook.com/Jumprov/
SAT 19TH – THE EDGE
The Birth Of Death: Physical theatre, comedy and conversation combine into an unforgettable life-affirming event.
https://www.facebook.com/FoolSizeTheatre
MON 21ST – BLUE ORANGE THEATRE
Box Of Frogs: Monthly show in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter where audience members can join performers on stage.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxofFrogsImpro/
WEDS 23RD – GUILD OF STUDENTS
Watch This: A superhero special of the trademark Improvabunga show from the students of Birmingham university.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchThisImprov/
THURS 24TH – ORT CAFE
Baron Sternlook: Using audience suggestions they will create a series of songs, scenes and sketches – expect whirlwind romance, gripping drama and outrageous silliness.
https://www.facebook.com/baronsternlookimprov/
THURS 24TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory will amuse and delight along with stand up comedian Sham Zaman.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
SUN 27TH – THE GLEE CLUB
Box Of Frogs: Birmingham’s premier improv group appear at Birmingham’s best comedy club.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxofFrogsImpro/
WEDS 30TH – THE VICTORIA
Baron Sternlook: Every show sees the group take a suggestion from the audience and transform it into a full-length musical.
https://www.facebook.com/baronsternlookimprov/
THURS 31ST – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory will amuse and delight along with stand up comedian Michaela Jayne.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
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COVENTRY
FRI 11TH – ESQUIRES COFFEE
Coventry Improv: A free family friendly evening of improvised sketches and games.
https://www.facebook.com/Coventry-Improv-1572680139447632/
FRI 25TH – WARWICK ARTS CENTRE
The Improv Musical: An hour long musical is created from your suggestions for title, characters and setting. See them before they go to the Edinburgh Fringe.
https://www.facebook.com/theimprovmusical/
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NOTTINGHAM
THURS 10TH – THE MALT CROSS
Gorilla Burger: Theatre karaoke where you can be the star. Or you can just sit back and enjoy an evening of unplanned, uncensored improv comedy.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
SAT 19TH – THE ANGEL MICROBREWERY
The Vortex: An all-female team takes to the stage with no scripts & nothing pre-planned. With support from female duo Squidheart.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
MON 21ST – BUNKERS HILL
NICE JAM: The Nottingham Improv Comedy Experience host a night of fun and games, including a chance for audience members to perform.
https://www.facebook.com/improvnottingham/
WEDS 30TH – THE ANGEL MICROBREWERY
Smash Night: Multiple acts spontaneously turn suggestions into scenes and stories bound to be breath-taking and bloody hilarious.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
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LEICESTER
THURS 3RD – PHOENIX
Human Machine AI improv: Human and machine share the stage for a unique improvised comedy performance, followed by a talk by creator Piotr Mirowski.
https://www.facebook.com/events/973194822854850/
SAT 5TH – CRITERION FREE HOUSE
The Same Faces: Brilliant comedy sketches live on stage, in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. Special party to celebrate the group’s 5th birthday.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
MON 21ST – UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN
The Same Faces: “Uncle Armando” show where the group perform scenes inspired by comedian Robyn Perkins.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
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NORTHAMPTON
SAT 26TH – THE BLACK PRINCE
The Same Faces: Monthly Northampton show, taking ideas from you to make brilliant comedy sketches live on stage.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
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