20 shows this month across the Midlands, covering Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester & more.
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BIRMINGHAM
WEDS 5TH – HIGHBURY INN
Student Showcase: Another batch of Fat Penguin Improv graduates create a show based on the course they have just completed.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
SUN 9TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
Student Showcase: Graduates of Fat Penguin Improv school show off their skills in a free show.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
THURS 13TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
The Armando Diaz Experience: Fat Penguin Improv celebrate their third birthday using Chicago’s most famous improv format.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
MON 17TH – 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 20TH – ORT CAFE
What A Nice Night: Featuring comedy of all kinds, including stand up and sketches plus improv by musical group Baron Sternlook.
https://www.facebook.com/NiceNightComedy
THURS 20TH – PATRICK KAVANAGH
The Naughty List: Santa makes a special guest appearance, listening to audience stories to figure out who has been naughty and who has been nice.
https://www.facebook.com/FatPenguinImprovComedy
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NOTTINGHAM
SAT 1ST – ROYAL CONCERT HALL
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
TUES 4TH – PORTLAND BUILDING
Christmas Show: Festive performance by the students at the University Of Nottingham, including the debut of their long form troupe.
https://www.facebook.com/UoNImprov/
SAT 8TH – METRONOME
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/
THURS 13TH – THE MALT CROSS
Gorilla Burger: Theatre karaoke where you can be the star, or you can just sit back and enjoy the show. This special show also includes the MissImp Christmas Awards.
https://www.facebook.com/missimp.co.uk
MON 17TH – THE CASTLE
The Cat’s Christmas Pyjamas: Free show where anybody can perform and be helped by more experienced performers. Fancy dress or pyjamas a must.
https://www.facebook.com/improvnottingham/
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LEICESTER
SAT 1ST – 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 12TH – 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/
SAT 22ND – BREWDOG LEICESTER
Different Voices: A showcase of improv talent from across the country, hosted by some of Leicester’s best comedy performers.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
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COVENTRY
WEDS 5TH – HUMANITIES STUDIO
Merry Little WITSmas: An improvised charity show by the students of the University of Warwick
https://www.facebook.com/events/632823663781270/
FRI 14TH – ESQUIRES COFFEE
Full Of Beans: A free family friendly evening of improvised sketches and games by Coventry Improv.
https://www.facebook.com/CoventryImprov/
LUDLOW
THURS 6TH – THE RAILWAY SHED
The Improlectuals: The improv supergroup perform a range of games familiar to fans of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
https://www.facebook.com/improlectuals
WARWICK
FRI 7TH – BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical: The Olivier-Award winners perform their best-selling West End show based on suggestions from the audience.
https://www.facebook.com/theshowstoppers/
NORTHAMPTON
FRI 28TH – POMFRET ARMS
The Same Faces: More instant humour from this long-established comedy group.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSameFaces/
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Have I missed a show? Get in touch and let me know.
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