Extempore Theatre and Something for the Weekend in association with Die Nasty present…
The 9th Annual London Improvathon!
(The Stage Top Five Fringe Theatre Events of 2015)
‘Hilarious! Like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Late night clubbers and early morning joggers unite!” Time Out Critics’ Choice
A 50-hour improvised comedy soap opera starring the world’s leading improvisers.
This year’s epic adventure is a1930s homage to Agatha Christie, set on board the glamorous Orient Express. Take your seats now for an hilarious journey that could, quite literally, take you anywhere…
Starting at 7.00pm on Friday April 29th and playing in two-hour episodes continuously until Sunday May 1st at 9.00pm. (Yes, right through the nights!)
You can book your tickets for any 2-hour episode or buy a full 50-hour event pass for only £55 (£45 if you book by 30th March).
Special ‘Family Episode’ Sunday May 1st at 11.00am – suitable for kids of all ages!
Directed by Adam Meggido, currently Olivier-shortlisted for Showstopper! The Improvised Musical (Best Entertainment and Family Show) AND for Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Best New Comedy).
Starring:
Award-winnning impro veteran Mark Meer (known worldwide as the voice of Cmdr Shepherd in the Mass Effect trilogy)
Dr. Who regular Dan Starkey
Comedians including Ruth Bratt (People Just Do Nothing, Derek, Mongrels) and Cariad Lloyd (Peep Show and Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Best Newcomer nominee)
Members of Olivier-nominated West End hit The Showstoppers and the Chortle Award-winning Austentatious
Members of award-winning Canadian troupe Die Nasty including Donovan Workun and Kory Matthewson
Members of the Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre, the people behind The Play The Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Cabaret Act of the Year Sarah-Louise Young
And veteran actor Alan Cox
With live band and all night bar!
www.improvathon.co.uk
Follow us @theimprovathon for live tweeting throughout the event!
Date: 29th April - 1st May
Time: The Show begins at 7pm on Friday the 29th and runs in 2 hour blocks until 9pm on Sunday the 1st.
Tickets: To book tickets for the whole run click here
Alternatively call the Box Office on 020 7720 6897*
*booking fees apply
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