IMPROVISATION
Improvisation deserves a genre of its own! This list is one of our personal favourites, and these improv teams should be visited ‘post haste’!
Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel – Venue 302, McEwan Hall at Underbelly, Bristo Square
7th-16th August 12.50pm (1hr 10mins) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/austentatious-an-improvised-jane-austen-novel
‘The all-star cast improvise a new Jane Austen novel every show, inspired entirely by the audience, performed in period costume with a live musical accompaniment. It is razor-sharp, and hilariously funny’!
ComedySportz – Venue 272, The Live Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters
6th-16th August 1.45pm (1 hr) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/comedysportz
‘Two teams. One winner. No script! A fast-paced, feel-good show for everyone, with quick-witted gags and games. One for all the family’!
Improv Comedy With Box of Frogs – Venue 39, Space 3 at theSpace on the Mile
7th-22nd August (not 16th) 8.30pm (50 mins) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/improv-comedy-with-box-of-frogs
‘Expect the unexpected as these quick-witted performers instantly create silly sketches, catchy songs and ridiculous characters – all inspired by your own suggestions’!
Shake It Up!: The Improvised Shakespeare Show – Venue 14, Wine Bar at Gilded Balloon Teviot
7th-31st August 12.35pm (1hr) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/shakeitup-the-improvised-shakespeare-show
‘Creating a brand-new Shakespeare play because, let’s face it, Shakespeare really did not write enough! Using his language and audience suggestions, they will create something brand new with their overactive imaginations’.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical – Venue 33, Grand at Pleasance Courtyard
5th-30th August 5.20pm (1hr 10 mins) – https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/showstopper-the-improvised-musical
‘The Showstoppers improvise a hilarious new musical every show inspired by suggestions from the audience and accompanied by a live band’.
