45 shows this month across the Midlands, covering Birmingham, Coventry,
Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton & more.
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BIRMINGHAM
TUES 5TH – GUILD OF STUDENTS
Improvabunga: The students of Birmingham University are giving you the chance to come up with a video game better than any one you’ve played before.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchThisUoB/
WEDS 6TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Love Hard: The comedy duo present “Tales From The Elsewhere” in a special Edinburgh Fringe preview. Supporting Tony Law at Fat Penguin Comedy Club.
https://www.facebook.com/lovehardcomedy/
THURS 7TH – CHERRY REDS
Freewheelers: Another packed show of experimental improv from the Midlands and beyond. This month features musical group Off Broad Street & local duo Squidheart.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Freewheelersimprov/
THURS 7TH – MAC
Edinbrum: Jarred Christmas, the quick witted master of improv, is a TV regular and Chortle award-winner. See him & Viv Groskop in this preview of their Edinburgh Fringe shows.
https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/edinbrum-jarred-christmas-viv-groskop
SUN 10TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
The Documentary: Showcase for graduates of the Fat Penguin Level One improv course. Go and see Birmingham’s newest improvisers in their first public performance.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
MON 11TH – GUILD OF STUDENTS
Improvabunga: Special free longform show as part of BUFF 2018.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchThisUoB/
TUES 12TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
The Armando Diaz Experience: Fat Penguin Level Two students show off what they have learned using Chicago’s most famous improv format.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 14TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory will amuse and delight along with stand up comedian Craig Dixon.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
SAT 16TH – OLD JOINT STOCK
An Audience With Henry VIII: Two shows with your chance to ask questions Henry VII himself about his reign, wives or ANY related subject…there may be some surprising answers!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/oldjointstock
MON 18TH – 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 20TH – THE VICTORIA
The Kneejerks: A night of comedy and theatre, featuring sketches and scenes and all completely free.
https://www.facebook.com/thekneejerksUK/
THURS 21ST – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory create comedy scenes based on the musings of a stand up comedian.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
TUES 26TH/WEDS 27TH – BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
Mischief Movie Night: Direct from a sold-out West End run and their return from six months on Broadway, Mischief Theatre bring you an improvised movie live on stage
https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/mischief-movie-night/
WEDS 27TH – THE VICTORIA
Baron Sternlook: A free full show of improvised musical theatre, entirely based on your suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/baronsternlookimprov/
THURS 28TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: A stand up and an improv team combine to create double the fun.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 28TH – ORT CAFE
Between Us: The inside story of one couple’s relationship. Part of “What A Nice Night”.
https://www.facebook.com/betweenusimprov/
THURS 28TH/FRI 29TH/SAT 30TH – BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
Mischief Movie Night: Six more chances to see the new show from the creators of the smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. Starring them, directed by you, every night is a guaranteed comedy blockbuster!
https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/mischief-movie-night/
SAT 30TH – CHERRY REDS
The Improlectuals: See this improv supergroup perform spontaneous and hilarious on-the-spot comedy from audience suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/improlectuals
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COVENTRY
FRI 8TH – ESQUIRES COFFEE
Coventry Improv: A free family friendly evening of improvised sketches and games.
https://www.facebook.com/CoventryImprov/
FRI 22ND/SAT 23RD – WARWICK UNIVERSITY
Anything You Want: A simple and intimate show by WITS. Part of the Warwick Fringe Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/WarwickImprovTheatre/
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NOTTINGHAM
SAT 2ND – NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
Rhymes Against Humanity / The Vox Pops: Improv double bill featuring a musical created on the spot from audience suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
THURS 14TH – 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
FRI 15TH – THE PORTLAND BUILDING
UoN Improv: The last regular show of the academic year for the student group will have a few surprises, plus the usual range of comic scenes and games.
https://www.facebook.com/UoNImprov/
SAT 16TH – NOTTINGHAM NEW THEATRE
And Another Thing: An entire one-act play based on the question “What do you always wish you had told somebody?” Part of the Student Fringe Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/UoNImprov/
SAT 16TH – NOTTINGHAM NEW THEATRE
Improv: Ben MacPherson & Ian perform together in this original unscripted show. Sheard Part of the Student Fringe Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/StuFFnotts/
MON 18TH – BUNKERS HILL
The Cat’s Pyjamas: 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 27TH – 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
SAT 2ND – CRITERION FREE HOUSE
The Same Faces: Brilliant comedy sketches live on stage, in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
THURS 14TH/FRI 15TH/SAT 16TH – THE CURVE
Mischief Movie Night: Four chances to see a spontaneous show from the creators of the smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. Every night is a guaranteed comedy blockbuster!
https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/mischief-movie-night/
MON 18TH – UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN
Uncle Armando: Themed show where the group perform scenes inspired by stand up comedian Andy White.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
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NORTHAMPTON
SAT 30TH – 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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WORCESTER
FRI 1ST – THE SWAN THEATRE
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical: The show that has to be seen to be believed. Olivier Award winning display from Britain’s most talented performers.
http://www.theshowstoppers.org/upcoming-shows/
LEAMINGTON SPA
THURS 14TH – KELSEYS
Drinkprov: The Improv Musical mixed with Shitfaced Shakespeare – see a brand new musical where 2 of the cast members have drunk enough to add a bit of chaos.
https://www.facebook.com/theimprovmusical
DERBY
SAT 16TH – CATHEDRAL QUARTER
The Pirate Court: You are the jury as the most fearsome pirates of the seas are brought to justice. Part of The Furthest From The Sea Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk/
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