43 shows this month across the Midlands, covering Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry & more.
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BIRMINGHAM
THURS 1ST – BLUE ORANGE THEATRE
Baron Sternlook / Improvised Star Wars: Double show featuring a brand new musical and a tribute to a galaxy far, far away.
https://www.facebook.com/BhamImprovFest/
THURS 1ST/FRI 2ND/SAT 3RD – THE GLEE CLUB
The Noise Next Door: Edinburgh Fringe favourites bring their madcap show full of gags to Birmingham’s top comedy venue.
http://thenoisenextdoor.co.uk/shows/
FRI 2ND – A E HARRIS
A Roaring 20s Murder: Was it the butler or the lady of the manor? Another chance to see Foghorn Unscripted following their sell out run at Winterbourne House and Gardens.
https://www.facebook.com/foghornunscripted/
FRI 2ND – BIRMINGHAM REP
Austentatious: Performed in Regency costume with live musical accompaniment, discover a tale that Jane Austen never quite managed to tell.
https://www.facebook.com/austenimpro/
SAT 3RD – BIRMINGHAM REP
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical: Two chances to see the Olivier-Award winners from the West End, with a matinee show for kids and an evening show for adults.
https://www.facebook.com/theshowstoppers/
SAT 3RD – A E HARRIS
A Groovy 70s Murder: Thatcher, flares and lava lamps. Foghorn Unscripted host another murder mystery where the audience identify whodunnit.
https://www.facebook.com/foghornunscripted/
MON 5TH – LOKI WINE
Foundation Group Student Showcase: Graduates of Fat Penguin Improv school perform their first ever show.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 8TH – 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
SUN 11TH – THE GLEE CLUB
Box Of Frogs: The sell out stars return for another show full of Whose-Line-Is-It-Anyway games.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxofFrogsImpro/
SUN 11TH – ALEXANDRA THEATRE
Ross Noble – El Hablador: Another date on the nationwide tour from the stand up who masterfully blends prepared material and improvisation in every performance.
https://rossnoble.com/#/shows?tour=el-hablador-uk
WEDS 14TH – GUILD OF STUDENTS
Improvabunga Xmas Special: A mash-up of two movie genres by the students of Birmingham University featuring four buzzers that let you control the show.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchThisUoB/
THURS 15TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
The Armando Diaz Experience: Another unique performance using true life stories to create comedy.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 15TH – BIRMINGHAM REP
Queer And Now: A showcase including some unscripted moments. “Something Ace” unites script and improv, theory and lived experience. “Cosmic Cocktail” is part interactive audience spiritual seance.
https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/rep-foundry-festival-queer-and-now.html
THURS 15TH – THE CORE
Box Of Frogs: The city’s premier improv group take their off-the-cuff comedy show to Solihull.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxofFrogsImpro/
SAT 17TH – JUST THE TONIC
The Noise Next Door: Edinburgh Fringe favourites return with their unique blend of quick-fire comedy.
http://thenoisenextdoor.co.uk/shows/
SAT 17TH – BIRMINGHAM REP
Jumprov: The UK’s first diverse improv troupe take to the stage to entertain and delight. Part of the Foundry Festival.
MON 19TH – 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/
THURS 22ND – 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
TUES 27TH – THE VICTORIA
Baron Sternlook’s Improvised Musical: See scenes, songs and an entire musical created from scratch based on your suggestions.
https://www.facebook.com/baronsternlookimprov/
THURS 29TH – ORT CAFE
What A Nice Night: Featuring comedy of all kinds, including stand up and sketches plus improv by Nottingham duo The Clones.
https://www.facebook.com/NiceNightComedy
THURS 29TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Fat Penguin Improv: Some of the best improvisers in Birmingham take to the stage to deliver high energy, high concept comedy.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
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NOTTINGHAM
FRI 2ND – THE LACEHOUSE
Rhymes Against Humanity: Don’t miss this brand new piece of musical theatre from the team that repeatedly sell-out whenever they perform.
https://www.facebook.com/rhymesimprov/
FRI 2ND – THE LACEHOUSE
Beings: Surreal, funny and occasionally beautiful stories, all underscored with otherworldly, electronic music by Dylan Buckle on Maschine. .
https://www.facebook.com/beingsimprov
SAT 3RD – THE LACEHOUSE
The Clones: With no script, no staging, and only a pair of chairs for a set, they spin a simple audience suggestion into a hilarious, spontaneous show.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
THURS 8TH – THE LACEHOUSE
Gorilla Burger: Theatre karaoke where you can be the star. Just put your name in the hat for a chance to perform.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
FRI 9TH – THE LACEHOUSE
The Vox Pops: This show takes true life stories, tears them apart and puts them back together in weird and silly shapes.
https://www.facebook.com/thevoxpops/
FRI 9TH – THE LACEHOUSE
Four Far Away: Adventure and intrigue, mystery and magic await as we spend an hour exploring an original sci-fi or fantasy landscape made up entirely on the spot.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
SAT 10TH – THE LACEHOUSE
The Dreaming: Organic improv with the conceit of performance art, which is probably tongue-in-cheek but we’re not sure.
https://www.facebook.com/dreamingimprov
SAT 10TH – THE LACEHOUSE
The Vortex: The first all female improv comedy team in the Midlands create another full length show from thin air.
https://www.facebook.com/thevorteximprov/
WEDS 28TH – 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
FRI 30TH – SURFACE GALLERY
The Vox Pops: This show takes true life stories, tears them apart and puts them back together in weird and silly shapes. Part of the opening night even for The Exhibitionists.
https://www.facebook.com/thevoxpops/
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LEICESTER
SAT 3RD – 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/
WEDS 14TH – UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN
Uncle Armando: A single word inspires a headline comedian to tell us something about their life, which in turn becomes the basis for comedy scenes from the improv players.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
THURS 15TH – DE MONTFORT HALL
Ross Noble – El Hablador: Full length stand up show which changes every night from one of the biggest names on the comedy circuit
https://rossnoble.com/#/shows?tour=el-hablador-uk
FRI 16TH – BREWDOG LEICESTER
Different Voices: A showcase of improv talent from across the country. This month’s guests are musical group Rhymes Against Humanity.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
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COVENTRY
FRI 9TH – ESQUIRES COFFEE
Full Of Beans: A free family friendly evening of improvised sketches and games by Coventry Improv.
https://www.facebook.com/CoventryImprov/
THURS 22ND – BELGRADE THEATRE
Jumprov: The UK’s first diverse improv company bring the party to you. Part of Monologue Slam.
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NORTHAMPTON
FRI 23RD – POMFRET ARMS
The Same Faces: More instant humour from this long-established comedy group.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
WARWICK
FRI 23RD – BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE
The Noise Next Door: A full length show by the comedy club regulars, part of a nationwide tour.
http://thenoisenextdoor.co.uk/shows/
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