Liverpool Improvisation Festival

24 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

Unity Theatre

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The Liverpool Improvisation Festival (LiF) brings the best of the world’s improvisation to Liverpool and the best of Liverpool to the world. Building on a legacy of improvisational excellence – from Ken Campbell and Improbable Theatre to Hoof! and Showstoppers – LiF brings the best local, national, and international talent to the heart of the city.

A selection of shows on offer:

Crime Scene Improvisation (CSI): Celebrating their 10th anniversary with the festival, this multi-award-winning group presents a comedic murder mystery, “the world’s daftest whodunnit.”

Box of Frogs: This multi-talented and quick-witted group will create spontaneous songs, sketches, and scenes from the suggestions of the audience.

School of Night: Celebrating their 20th anniversary, this world-renowned troupe, who first performed at The Globe Theatre, brings their unique blend of literary improvisation to the festival.

Taxi Tales: Sixteen international and national improvisers will present two ensemble shows. “One night on the town” explores the taxi driver as witness, therapist, and confidant, as passengers share their stories under the city lights.

Jungle of emotions: As part of our children’s and family offer this show is perfect for young minds eager to learn and have spontaneous fun.

This is just a taster of the festival’s offerings. The programme also includes clowning, comedy, shadow puppetry, theatre, and storytelling. LiF showcases the full range of improvised performance.