The Improv Spotlight

Schedule

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft | Bristol, EN

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A night showcasing the very best of local talent in the Bristol improv community. To get tickets, go to Headfirst: https://hdfst.uk/e143591
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To purchase tickets to this event, please go to the Headfirst event here: https://hdfst.uk/e143591


Join us for a night of spontaneous laughter at The Improv Spotlight. Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage. These groups will weave unique stories, characters, and humour on the spot for your entertainment. The Spotlight highlights the spontaneous comedy of improvised theatre and proudly showcases the diverse skills of local troupes and artists within our community.

Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are Pay What You Can with a minimum of £8.

This month under the Spotlight we have The Grumpkins and Blame of Thrones.


* The Grumpkins *

Bristol-based improvisers Emma T and Pete Leaman make up the semi-mythical and all-magical duo The Grumpkins.

Their (very) potentially ground-breaking masterpiece of a show may feature anything from adventure, romance, aliens, angels, demons, knights, drama, mystery, intrigue and a well-crafted gritty limited streaming series about a mismatched pair of detectives. It could also feature two construction workers talking about their favourite types of pie.

What will they do? We don’t know.

Where did they come from? Cotton-eye joe.


* Blame of Thrones *

As the Monarch lingers on their deathbed, who will seize the crown to become the all-powerful successor?

Blame of Thrones is a razor-sharp improvised political court drama that fuses the grandeur of historical intrigue with the unpredictable hilarity of live comedy. Each performance is a one-of-a-kind spectacle, conjured entirely from audience suggestions and the twisted imaginations of our cast.

Whether you're a history buff, a theatre lover, or simply someone who enjoys watching aristocrats squabble over imaginary kingdoms, Blame of Thrones delivers a night of drama, comedy, and courtly chaos that will leave you wondering: who really holds the power—and who’s just holding the blame?

"Eloquent and intelligent...heated and humorous." - Everyday Magazine

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Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft, 14 Hillgrove Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

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