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The Oxford Improvisation Festival
31st January – 2nd February 2025


3 days of shows & workshops
Prepare for the first Oxford Improvisation Festival, with three days of shows and workshops. The festival is a collaboration between Oxford’s leading improv performance groups – The Oxford Imps, House of Improv and Awkward Actors.

Bringing community together
In bringing the fast-growing improv community together, the aim is to introduce more people to the delights of watching and making spontaneous art and comedy.

Exciting improv groups
Each group takes a turn to curate an evening of innovative shows, while the afternoon workshops will build the improv skills of anyone from complete beginners to experienced performers.

Great value pricing for all
Buy a single ticket for a 2-part show @£8 each evening. Then stay around for a separately-ticketed Improv Jam in the cafe @£5 on Friday and Saturday.

Limited numbers at the Loft
All workshops are in The Loft, last for 90 minutes, and numbers are limited, so early booking advisable.

Get in touch
We’re a friendly community, so please bring anything you want to the attention of the organisers.
The shows

House of Improv
Fri 31 Jan 2025, 7pm
Improvised comedy plays, made up entirely on the spot. Guided only by suggestions from the audience, House of Improv spin stories and craft characters as they perform to create a show that has never been seen before and will never be seen again!
Standard: £8 / Pay more: £10 / Pay less: £6

Improv Jam
Fri 31 Jan 2025, 9.30pm
A medley of spontaneity as the improvisers of the day join forces for their favourite formats, with all the content hilariously made up on the spot for 60 minutes of relaxed laughter.
Standard: £5

The Oxford Imps
Sat 1 Feb 2025, 7pm
Expect anything from scenes, songs, Shakespeare, musicals. raps and much more… from this happy mix of students and residents. ‘Astonishingly brilliant troupe… comedic genius on the spot’ – The Cue, National Arts Festival, South Africa.
Standard: £8 / Pay more: £10 / Pay less: £6

Improv Jam
Sat 1 Feb 2025, 9.30pm
A medley of spontaneity as the improvisers of the day join forces for their favourite formats, with all the content hilariously made up on the spot for 60 minutes of relaxed laughter.
Standard: £5

Awkward Actors
Sun 2 Feb 2025, 6pm
A mix of classic and innovative improv comedy formats from this talented, inclusive team who have been at the heart of the Oxford improvisation community for more than a decade.
Standard: £8 / Pay more: £10 / Pay less: £6

Oxford Improv Festival Pass
January 31 – 2 February 2025
Get yourself a festival pass and save across the weekend! ***Please note that when you buy your pass you will need to contact the box office to book your space at each event you would like to attend. Thank you
Standard: £75
Book your shows & workshops
All workshops are in The Loft, last for 90 minutes, and numbers are limited, so early booking advisable.
Tickets are now available
Buy a single ticket for a 2-part show @£8 each evening. Then stay around for a separately-ticketed Improv Jam in the cafe @£5 on Friday and Saturday. Or get a discounted festival pass here.
See individual tickets for pricing
The workshops

Improvisation for Life
3 Workshops on Fri 31st (Jan),
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd (Feb), all at 2pm
Let’s take the skills of comedy improv off the stage and into life. Enjoy a series of engaging activities that will show you how to be more confident, communicative and creative. Take away instant tips to apply anywhere from professional presentations to social situations.
Standard: £10

Performing Improv 101
Fri 31 Jan, 3.45pm
Ready for a first foray onto the stage with no script! Let the House of Improv team guide you step-by-step with their beginners’ workshop. It’s easier than you think.
Standard: £10

Intro to Musical Improv
Sat 1 Feb, 3.45
The Oxford Imps have an awesome reputation for improvising songs. Here, with skilled musical accompaniment, it’s your turn to learn the secrets and have a go. More fun and much more satisfying than karaoke!
Standard: £10

How to be Awkward
Sun 2 Feb 3.45
Get playful and creative with member of the Awkward Actors comedy improv squad, with a gentle set of exercises that will build your spontaneity skills, whether you plan to use them on stage or off. Laughter guaranteed!
Standard: £10
More information
The first Oxford Improvisation Festival
Prepare for the first Oxford Improvisation Festival, with three days of shows and workshops. The festival is a collaboration between Oxford’s leading improv performance groups – The Oxford Imps, House of Improv and Awkward Actors.
In bringing the fast-growing improv community together, the aim is to introduce more people to the delights of watching and making spontaneous art and comedy.
Each group takes a turn to curate an evening of innovative shows, while the afternoon workshops will build the improv skills of anyone from complete beginners to experienced performers.
Buy a single ticket for a 2-part show @£8 each evening. Then stay around for a separately-ticketed Improv Jam in the cafe @£5 on Friday and Saturday.
All workshops are in The Loft, last for 90 minutes, and numbers are limited, so early booking advisable.

We’d love to hear your feedback
As this is our first Oxford Improv Fest, we’d be keen to hear from our audience how we did. From things you thought went well, to improvements to make for future events, please do share your thoughts.

Check out some great improvisation organisations in and around Oxford
Awkward Actors
House of Improv
Oxford Imps
PJA
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