HOOPLA: The School of Night! BEINGS! and My Sons!
Part of Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Improv Festival!
The School of Night has been improvising Shakespeare since they were formed by theatre maverick Ken Campbell at the request of Mark Rylance at Shakespeare's Globe in London in 2005. Their shows are wild and extravagant celebrations of theatre as they attempt to extemporise one of Shakespeare's lost plays, inspired by audience suggestions.
As well as being masters of improvising in iambic pentameter, The School enjoy breaking out into the styles of other great poets and playwrights. They might even make up a song or two.
The School's unique brand of literary improvisation has been seen all over the world, from the National Theatre to Elsinore Castle, from the Hay Literary Festival to the Edinburgh Festival. And now they are delighted to be asked back to Liverpool to continue asking the question: what if making stuff up was more fun than writing it down?
"Fearsomely able improvisers" ★★★★ Financial Times
"Uproarious, intelligent, laugh-a-minute fare" ★★★★ Telegraph
"These improvisers are undoubtedly masters of their craft…. the thinking person’s improv" ★★★★ Whats On Stage
"The Bard has never been this much fun" ★★★★ Three Weeks
"You cannot help but stare in awe as they perform" ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
"Quick witted and well-read performers… A superbly structured show that is well worth checking out." ★★★★ British Theatre Guide
"This is by far some of the most intelligent and hilarious comedy you are likely to see at the Fringe." ★★★★ Hairline Reviews, Edinburgh Festival
PLUS!
BEINGS
Susan Harrison (from Showstoppers) and Andrew Gentilli (from Music Box) conjure humorous improvised stories from this world, and others.
My Sons!
Dan Attfield, Jonny Briers, and Will Dixon present MY SONS!
Three experienced musicians and improvisers, with one extra thing in common - they've all played backing guitar for other improv groups. But now it's time for them to take the limelight!
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Ticket: £8.75, plus booking fee.
Time: Doors open 7:45 pm / Show at 8pm
Where: Hoopla Impro, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, SE1 3SS.
Tube: London Bridge.
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Hoopla also run fun & friendly improv courses!
2026 is Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Year!
Part of Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Improv Festival!
The School of Night has been improvising Shakespeare since they were formed by theatre maverick Ken Campbell at the request of Mark Rylance at Shakespeare's Globe in London in 2005. Their shows are wild and extravagant celebrations of theatre as they attempt to extemporise one of Shakespeare's lost plays, inspired by audience suggestions.
As well as being masters of improvising in iambic pentameter, The School enjoy breaking out into the styles of other great poets and playwrights. They might even make up a song or two.
The School's unique brand of literary improvisation has been seen all over the world, from the National Theatre to Elsinore Castle, from the Hay Literary Festival to the Edinburgh Festival. And now they are delighted to be asked back to Liverpool to continue asking the question: what if making stuff up was more fun than writing it down?
"Fearsomely able improvisers" ★★★★ Financial Times
"Uproarious, intelligent, laugh-a-minute fare" ★★★★ Telegraph
"These improvisers are undoubtedly masters of their craft…. the thinking person’s improv" ★★★★ Whats On Stage
"The Bard has never been this much fun" ★★★★ Three Weeks
"You cannot help but stare in awe as they perform" ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
"Quick witted and well-read performers… A superbly structured show that is well worth checking out." ★★★★ British Theatre Guide
"This is by far some of the most intelligent and hilarious comedy you are likely to see at the Fringe." ★★★★ Hairline Reviews, Edinburgh Festival
PLUS!
BEINGS
Susan Harrison (from Showstoppers) and Andrew Gentilli (from Music Box) conjure humorous improvised stories from this world, and others.
My Sons!
Dan Attfield, Jonny Briers, and Will Dixon present MY SONS!
Three experienced musicians and improvisers, with one extra thing in common - they've all played backing guitar for other improv groups. But now it's time for them to take the limelight!
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Ticket: £8.75, plus booking fee.
Time: Doors open 7:45 pm / Show at 8pm
Where: Hoopla Impro, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, SE1 3SS.
Tube: London Bridge.
--------------------------
Hoopla also run fun & friendly improv courses!
2026 is Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Year!
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