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.