29 shows this month across the Midlands, covering Birmingham, Coventry,
Nottingham, Leicester & more.
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BIRMINGHAM
SUN 1ST – 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 two more improvised movies on stage
https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/mischief-movie-night/
WEDS 4TH – CHERRY REDS
Freewheelers: Another packed show of experimental improv from the Midlands and beyond. This month features comedy from Coventry Improv.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Freewheelersimprov/
FRI 6TH/SAT 7TH – WINTERBOURNE HOUSE
Murder On The Terrace: Two outdoor performances in the style of a classic British whodunnit, performed by Foghorn Unscripted.
THURS 12TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
The Armando Diaz Experience: Fat Penguin Improv show off their comedy strengths using Chicago’s most famous improv format.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
MON 16TH – 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 18TH – THE VICTORIA
The Kneejerks: A night of comedy and theatre, featuring sketches and scenes and all completely free.
https://www.facebook.com/thekneejerksUK/
THURS 19TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: The house team Bunkum Factory will take a very intimate look at the lives of the performers, then ruthlessly exploring the comedy within.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 19TH – BLUE ORANGE THEATRE
Squidheart: The local duo create a full length show based on a single word from the audience. Part of Birmingham Fest.
https://www.facebook.com/squidheartimprov/
WEDS 25TH – ISLAND BAR
Jumprov: The completely unscripted comedy show, including a chance to jam with Jumprov on stage.
https://www.facebook.com/Jumprov/
THURS 26TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: More comedy sketches based on true life stories.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 26TH – ORT CAFE
Squidheart: Another chance to see the this comedy pair. Part of “What A Nice Night”.
https://www.facebook.com/squidheartimprov/
SUN 29TH – THE GLEE CLUB
Box Of Frogs: Birmingham’s premier improv group return to the top comedy venue after their previous sell-out show.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxofFrogsImpro/
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COVENTRY
FRI 13TH – ESQUIRES COFFEE
Coventry Improv: A free family friendly evening of improvised sketches and games.
https://www.facebook.com/CoventryImprov/
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NOTTINGHAM
THURS 12TH – 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
MON 16TH – 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/
FRI 20TH – THE ANGEL MICROBREWERY
On Fire: The next generation of improv performers take to the stage. A fine night for anyone.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
WEDS 25TH – 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 7TH – 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/
MON 16TH – 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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LUDLOW
SUN 1ST – BLUE BOAR
The Improlectuals: See this improv supergroup perform spontaneous and hilarious on-the-spot comedy from audience suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/improlectuals
NUNEATON
THURS 5TH – ABBEY THEATRE
The Improlectuals: See this improv supergroup perform spontaneous and hilarious on-the-spot comedy from audience suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/improlectuals
BUXTON
TUES 10TH/WEDS 11TH/MON 16TH – THE OLD CLUBHOUSE
Between Us: The inside story of one couple’s relationship in this authentic and touching comedy show.
https://www.facebook.com/betweenusimprov/
FRI 20TH/SAT 21ST – ARTS CENTRE STUDIO
Prawn Stars: Award-winning Sheffield improvisers The Shrimps will be a joy to watch in this pair of shows.
https://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2018.html
NORTHAMPTON
SAT 28TH – 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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Have I missed a show? Get in touch and let me know.
facebook.com/midlandsimprov/ @MidlandsImprov
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