Swipe Night Improv Tuesdays with Harry Met Aly, A Wizard Did It & Simprov!
Three shows and an improv jam that's open to everyone, all for free on stage at East London's Shoreditch Balls, 10 minutes from Old Street.
Date and time
Location
Shoreditch Balls
333 Old Street London EC1V 9LE United KingdomLineup
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 15 minutes
Improv comedy from your hosts Swipe Right, three (usually two - but three tonight!) guest acts we're excited about and an improv jam at which everyone is welcome! All for free at the excellent Shoreditch Balls - nearest Tube station Old Street. (You can also play golf there, believe it or not!)
Doors 7.45pm, show 8-10pm.
Tickets are free and reservable here!
Want more information? Here's the line-up:
Simprov
From Sedos Theatre, it's... Simprov! Presenting their unique blend of long-form improv and short-form games.
Swipe Right
Your hosts! We perform our show Something Just Happened, or possibly something else - either way, it's likely to feature the relationships you want to see, and the relationships you may rather you hadn't.
A Wizard Did It
Castles! Goblins! Adventure! Crisps! Join the copyright-avoiding Wizard as he spins another fantasy spoof improvised story complete with beginnings, middles, and ends! (In other words, a story.) No monies returned.
When Harry Met Aly
An Improvised Love Story. In this heartwarming and hilarious performance, an elderly couple reflects on their lifelong love story. Through improvised scenes inspired by audience prompts, they reenact key moments from their past, bringing their unique, quirky personalities to life. From first meetings to unforgettable dates, every retelling is fresh, funny, and full of surprises. Get ready for a delightful mix of comedy, nostalgia, and tender moments as Harry and Aly share their timeless love in their own unforgettable way.
The Jam!
Genuinely once described by someone as 'the best improv jam in the south of England' (we were so pleased by that that we repeat it a lot) our jam is typically made up of two or three person scenes. For your inspiration in these, you can either take an emotion from our patented 'emotometer' or receive whimsical words from a sweet treat.
It's a supportive, warm space for performers and audience members alike to jam and, usually, everyone who puts their name in gets a turn. Any questions, come find one of us (Andy, Carly, Robin and Rosie) on the night and just ask - if you want to be on stage, we'd love to have you there!
Quotes from previous Swipe Night attendees:
"Guaranteed good time!"Comediasians
"Swipe Right are not just a marvellously talented team of improvisers…they also host an excellent improv night at Shoreditch Balls which has exactly the right balance of high level improv, jam opportunities and developing acts. Best improv night we’ve been to in years!" Peasoup Comedy
"The best improv jam in the south of England."
"Great night! Great acts! Great jam! Lovely generous and warm hosts!"
"Great fun last night performing at Swipe Right's brilliant new Swipe Night. Loved the jam format, improvisers and fans should check it out."
Frequently asked questions
We've been running it since 2023 and it's all very friendly, and mostly two-person scenes, open to both audience and performers. We usually get a nice mix of both. Should you want to take part, you'll be given a choice of inspirations - or can decide on your own. It's improv, after all.
Yes! The pizzas are great. Here's their menu: https://www.shoreditchballs.com/drinks-menu
Organised by
Swipe Right are a London-based improv group with members trained at the Nursery, Hoopla, the Free Association and the Spontaneity Shop.