How do you choose which shows to see at this year’s festival? Read all of the quotes below to get a taste of what is to come. Still not sure? Then click each one to find the full-length review the quote came from.
Friday 26th October
- Jumprov – “Very funny…kept the audience entertained and laughing”
- Pilot Season – “A quick-witted, very watchable ensemble”
- Concept – “A post-psychedelic journey deep into the centre of your soul”
Saturday 27th October
- Box Of Frogs – “Hilarity is guaranteed…I was in tears”
- Neil + 1 – “Funny and interesting … a truly unique experience”
- Criminal – “Twists and turns that would satisfy even the most die-hard Christie fan”
- Spontaneous Potter – “Perfect for Potterheads and muggles alike”
- North Coast – “Hands down, it’s one of the most fun shows we’ve seen all year”
Sunday 28th October
- Castles In The Air – “The whimsy and emotions of my daydreams live on stage”
- Bumper Blyton – “I wish I’d been able to go back and see a second performance”
- Impromptu Shakespeare – “A first class show”
Monday 29th October
- Fat Penguin Improv – “Fast-paced & energetic … plenty of laugh-out-loud moments”
- Watch This – “Moments which really stick with audiences…great fun”
- Beings – “A tiny piece of perfection in this shattered, tired world”
Tuesday 30th October
- Off Broad Street – “Hilarious, touching, warm and joyous”
- The Kneejerks – “An exceptional showcase of improv comedy”
- LoveHard – “The best of both the theatre and comedy worlds”
Wednesday 31st October
- Foghorn Unscripted – “A spooky but also humorously entertaining evening”
- Society Of Strange – “Dark twists and eerie storytelling…creepy and challenging”
Thursday 1st November
- Baron Sternlook – “Funny and heartwarming. A talented bunch.”
- Improvised Star Wars – “The cast threw out geeky references with aplomb”
Friday 2nd November
- Austentatious – “Hilarious…uplifting and uproariously funny”
Saturday 3rd November
- Showstoppers – “Top-dollar amusement…It’s so polished, it defies belief”
The Birmingham Improv Festival runs 26 October – 3 November with shows at The Birmingham Rep and The Blue Orange Theatre. 22 shows, 9 days, 2 venues, no script. Enjoy.
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