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Edinburgh International Improv Festival


The Edinburgh International Improv Festival is back, bringing the best in improvisational theatre from around the world together in Scotland's capital.

Performers at the International Improv Festival
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20th March 2025 - 23rd March 2025
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From up-and-coming to nationally known troupes, this annual festival shines a light on the art of improvised comedy.

For 4 days the Scottish Storytelling Centre will be home to some of the funniest and creative improvisers – all making it up on the spot!


Highlights

Headliners featuring in this years programme include Keiko Agena (Gilmore Girls, Prodigal Son), Alex Berg (L.A improvisor), Lilan Bowden (NCIS, Andi Mack, Murderville) and more.

Grab a ticket for one of the many hilariously unforgettable shows taking place.

Shows taking to the stage this year include Raintown, featuring performers from four different continents who all now call Glasgow home, Kolliflower, Katie and Holly’s hilarious multi-character show, and Kinkyfish, a brand-new character led funny show.

Grab a ticket to Falling & Laughing, where you can tell a group of Glasgow-based friends about your minor mishaps and they’ll turn it into a whole show., or The Imposters, Scotland’s most Northerly improv team who have been regularly entertaining their community on Shetland. Yer Da is one of the longest running improv teams in Scotland, see six friends who share a love of improv and a desire to be as silly as possible on stage.

See Steven and Charlie in Nice Things, as they build a heartfelt and hilarious show from scratch, or take a seat for F.L.U.S.H, a house team from the Glasgow Improv Theatre who specialise in the Harold format as well as having a mysterious name. Will they explain it? Only time will tell.

As well as wide range of shows, there are spots available for improv workshops from experienced improv teachers over the 4 days for those looking to pick up new skills.

See the full programme and book your tickets on Edinburgh International Improv Festival.