Artificial Intelligence Improvisation

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Comedy (science and technology, improv)

  • Venue 24
    Gilded Balloon Patter House - Dram
  • 19:40
  • Aug 18
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Improbotics
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Since 2016, award-winning Improbotics has brought robots to stages worldwide! In this pioneering science comedy show hosted by an endearing robot, improvisers wearing augmented reality glasses are inspired by artificial intelligence! The result is an unpredictable work of human-machine hilarity and human creativity. 'Groundbreaking work', 'high quality comedy theatre... raises important philosophical questions' (FringeReview.co.uk, 2022). ***** (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk, 2023). ***** (Everything-Theatre.co.uk, 2023). **** (BingeFringe.com, 2020). Most Innovative Show Award, Paris Fringe (Online), 2020. ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com, 2019). **** (Edmonton Fringe 2018). 'I will stick with artificial stupidity' (Colin Mochrie, 2017). Featured in the New York Times and BBC.

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  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Patrons enter the building via either 3 shallow steps or the platform lift at the front of the building. Please note the platform lift is only suitable for manual wheelchairs and not power wheelchairs. The Dram can be accessed via the building lift to the 1st floor. The Accessible toilet is located on the Basement level. Please make yourself known to a member of staff (in a pink t-shirt) if you require assistance or require a specific seat.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Donna 41 days ago

This was our worst show. Three of us were left completely baffled as to what the comedy was and how it made it on the fringe. Very very odd indeed.

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Razia Ahamed 42 days ago

Fab bit of improv with the help of the most adorably cute robot, A.L.Ex - laugh out loud comedy with a different show every night!

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One4review (3/5 stars) 33 days ago

The show was interesting and had a lot of funny moments throughout

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