Suggestions of the Unexpected: An Improvised Horror Anthology

Comedy (improv, horror)

  • theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Theatre 1
  • 21:35
  • Aug 24
  • 50 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Any Suggestions Improv
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strong language/swearing, Show is improvised so content varies night by night
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
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  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Out of the darkest corners of your mind comes an improvised comedy nightmare. Join us as we take you on a journey through the intangible, via the unknowable and into the unexpected. This darkly hilarious spectacle is brought to you via the Twilight Zone, spied in a Black Mirror and guaranteed to give you Goosebumps. From the creators of Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody – ***** (ScottishField.co.uk); ***** (One4Review.co.uk); ***** (MumbleComedy.net); **** (ThreeWeeks); **** (EdFestMag.com). Nominated for Best Improv Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023.

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Alistair 67 days ago

10/10, one of the best small-group improvs at the Fringe! The actors worked super well together, the timing was great, and everyone contributed to the scenes with equal brilliance.
I'm so sorry that you had to work Nectar card points into a horror sketch, but you did it flawlessly. We will never forget that "ASDA IS A PALACE OF SIN!".

Dean Osgood 83 days ago

So fun we went twice! it really was different both shows, they even changed up the framing device.

We loved it, fun, witty and well Improvised. The anthology horror feel was just right! What a great show

Crowdword 85 days ago

A very enjoyable hour of solid, daft but intelligent, well-performed improv. In a nice room with real chairs. Great lighting which really sells the concept and 3 suggestions producing 3 full rounded stories with something a lot of scripted plays in Edinburgh lack. That being... Endings! Very nice indeed.

Sophie Pounder 86 days ago

A last minute decision we made to see, but such a fun show to watch! A fun take on horror and improv, and I was especially impressed by the trio (cast illness) who held it together and supported each other. For my first ever improv show, this was so fun!

Mikki Marvel 91 days ago

I've seen a couple different variations of improvised horror anthologies, but this is my favorite version of the format that I've ever seen. Well done to the improvisers for the development of this clever improvised narrative genre show.

The level of audience suggestion that these performers integrate into the show is just right! This was my favorite element of the show - It makes the audience part of the fun while adding delight (and horror!) to the whole spectacle. I also really love the use of the narrator to keep things moving a long especially given how tight the narratives need to be. The narrator is obviously a stand out performer, but when given a chance to shine - all of the performers are top notch narrative improvisers.

There were some moments during the last improvised story that could use some work - rejecting offers from fellow improvisers, asking questions to avoid decision-making/moving the story forward. But no doubt these improvisers will figure that out as the fringe continues. All in all: A great show!

Aled Young 93 days ago

Saw these guys yesterday and they were superb. They even made eachother crack up at some points.

Jill Simkin 96 days ago

A thoroughly enjoyable show. The actors were quick thinking and inventive and some very bizarre story lines and characters ensued! I didn’t stop laughing all the way through.
Go see it!

greg 99 days ago

Random pick but happy we chose this show. Not what i expected but very much enjoyed it. Will be suggesting this to my friends and if you have time i suggest you go along too


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North West End UK (3/5 stars) 100 days ago

The SMU Reviews (4/5 stars) 103 days ago

If you don’t laugh, you might scream.

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