Living. Dying. Dead.

Five Stars!
One of a kind show - an entertaining way to explore a heavy topic like death, cancer and family dynamics through improv and belly- laughter worthy comedy. A talented group of performers who skillfully bring the fun of an improv show while delicately addressing serious topics. Would definitely recommend!

For a show about death it made me laugh more than I expected. The cast really knows their onions and the medical jargon was incredibly detailed.

It's heartbreaking stuff but somehow the cast seems to keep you clinging onto hope throughout the show.

The illness is terminal but the people we leave behind live on. They remember, they morne and they laugh at moments that once were.

It's completely tragic and I cried, but I left with hope and joy at the thought of the mark we all make on people during our lives. We live on through sons and daughters, through friends and loved ones and through thoes we met along the way.

Recommended

A heartfelt show that hit hard whilst also being filled with moments of joy. A true reflection of the everyday intricacies of living and dying. It would definitely be up there in my top shows of the Fringe this year.

I sobbed, proper snot smearing sobs.
What a talented group of improvisers and actors. Incredible to have a show that weaves medical accuracy so seamlessly throughout (look to the cast credits to understand why!). I bet this will be more real than anything you’ll have seen about death in a long time, if ever. Cathartic and honest and extremely well done.

Great reminder to live fully while you are still around

Stunning emotional rollercoaster. There was laughter and there were tears. Each and every person on stage absolutely smashed it and made for a beautiful and thought provoking viewing. Enough said.

Truly one of the most beautifully impressive shows I have seen this year! Such an important message wrapped up into a hilariously tragic hour of improv. You do not want to miss this one!

If you had any reservations about improv, let this show completely dispel them. A masterclass in expressing the different permutations grief can manifest, whilst simultaneously being extremely funny and cohesive. The sheer talent of all of the performers shines through. A must watch!

A must see! The full improv team are fantastic. No two shows are the same. It brings a lovely twist to bereavement that really made me see things differently. 10/10

Do yourself a favour and see this show!

Death is the great uniter of mankind, but its exploration remains a major taboo in an increasingly fractured society. Perhaps this is why experiencing this performance was visibly and viscerally cathartic for the audience.

Seamlessly improvised by a balanced and supportive cast, we were taken on a journey through what is essentially the human experience: living with mortality.

At times laugh out loud hilarious, at others deeply poignant and heartbreaking, the players were never less than captivating.

Mixed aged family group went together. All enjoyed it. Funny, sad, reflective, challenging. The improvisation adds to it & enhances the flaws & inconsistencies of normal life & families. Very moving. The cast are talented. Well worth a watch during the festival. And not as depressing as you might think.

Very moving and poignant. Tackled a difficult subject with sensitivity, openness and a dash of humour. I found it hard to believe the whole show was improvised - this is a real testament to the skill of the performers.

I couldn't believe this show was improv, but I loved it so much that I saw it again, and it was completely different, but just as charming and affecting.

See this show. Death comes for us all. I feel like this show helped me to not flinch at that fact.

Incredibly crafted show. The level at which these performers are working is truly remarkable. I challenge you to spot that it’s improvised. Such an honest, vulnerable and brave performance around a topic with which we are all familiar. Amongst the whimsy of much of the Fringe, this was truly a show for the soul. Moving, honest, and worth the ticket cost three times over. Wish I was here long enough to see it again. 5 stars from me!

A show that (for me) had the absolute perfect balance of humour, and heartfelt content. Often improv steers towards the absurd, as that's obviously what draws laughs, but this managed to hit an important & philosophical topic (death), whilst sprinkling humour throughout. A refreshing watch I didn't realise was improvised until after it was over!

5 stars + 15 tears!

Ive never laughed and cried so much at the same time. Addressing death has never felt more close to home but also made me think about my life and my future. I recommend 10000X. A must see for those dealing with loss.

A brilliantly acted show that explores death and dying in such a wonderfully gentle and poignant way. As someone whose mum has a terminal illness it was admittedly triggering but beautifully healing too and helped open up the questions about what is to come for all of us.

It is also incredibly funny, balancing the humour with the sadness and making you laugh and smile at just the right moment. It was great to be reminded that even humour has its place amongst dark times.

The fact it is also improvised, brought a realness and depth that made you feel you were right alongside the characters as they navigated their difficult stories. A must see. Would recommend to all!

Living. Dying. Dead. Is the best improv show I have seen in more than a decade attending the Fringe. Heart, beauty and honesty abound in this expertly performed piece of impromptu theatre. If you have enjoyed the likes of Austentatious, Showstopper or the Free Association, come and find another side to improvised performance.

A wonderful show that takes you through the subject of death in a warm and authentic way. Fantastic acting! A must see on the fringe

Powerful, poignant and also hilarious and witty - discusses a topic that is taboo for so many of us, but essential to talk about. You'll be laughing and crying at the same time.

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