The first ever Coventry Comedy Festival is taking place in May this year.  For 10 days the city will welcome internationally renowned comedians performing alongside top drawer local talent.  With a multitude of shows happening across the city, it is a fantastic opportunity to go and see some hilarious shows with friends and family.

Here’s your guide to all the improv shows at the this year’s festival.  Each quote gives a flavour of what to expect.  If you want to know more click the quote to find the full-length review it came from.

Friday 3 May

• Warwick Improv: Anything You Want – “A truly memorable and engaging show”
• Coventry Improv:  King Of The Norf – “A comedy sketch show which has something for everyone”

Saturday 4 May

• Couch – “Took different approaches to their improvisation which kept the night interesting and fresh”
• Fat Penguin:  The Armando Diaz Experience – “Fast paced and energetic … plenty of laugh out loud moments”

Sunday 5 May

• Ben Van Der Velde: Fablemaker – “Has talent in spades; he had me laughing the whole way through”
• Super Trooper Improv – “Happiness, genuine belly laughter and plenty of chatter.”

Wednesday 8 May

• OK Stop: Where’s The Remote? – “For a good date night or a great time with friends, you need to catch one of their shows”
• Box Of Frogs:  Improv Comedy – “I enjoyed the entire show … not once did they disappoint”

Thursday 9 May

• Foghorn Unscripted:  An Improvised Murder – “It felt like a real murder mystery … I was able to forget that I was watching a completely improvised show”
• Extreme Improv: Extreme Improv – “I hurt from laughing. Fantastic evening. Very talented.”

Friday 10 May

• Coventry Improv: Full Of Beans – “I’d highly recommend this, it’s hilarious and an incredible night, the atmosphere is second to none!”

Saturday 11 May

• Discount Checkout: Adult Improv Show – “The comedy is creative and crude, quick and quirky … create funny and fantastic characters at a moment’s notice”
• The Same Faces: Improvised Comedy – “Comedy goodness … a strong team of performers”

Sunday 12 May

• Games With James (Kids Show) – “We laughed the whole way through, can definitely recommend”