Have you ever had an “I didn’t know I could do that” moment? Those who immerse themselves in improv experience them often, as the stage and one’s fellow actors become a blank canvas of exploration and storytelling followed by side-splitting moments. Well, you could try it out for yourself as well as witness live shows at the Liverpool Improvisation Festival this April.
Coming back “bigger and bolder”, Liverpool Improvisation Festival is taking over Unity Theatre and the Joe H Makin Drama Centre (LJMU) between April 24 and 27, 2025. The programme includes 18 shows in total, with 5 world premieres taking place this year. What is more, theatre enthusiasts can take part in seven improv workshops “led by renowned improvisers”.
The Liverpool Improvisation Festival (LiF) brings the best of the best of the world’s improv to Liverpool and the “best of Liverpool to the world”. From Ken Campbell and Improbable Theatre to Hoof! and Showstoppers, LiF brings the best local, national, and international talent to the heart of the city to showcase theatrical excellence.
Some highlights include Crime Scene Improvisation (CSI), who are on at 7pm on the Friday, Box of Frogs with their spontaneous songs and sketches at 5:30pm on the Saturday and Taxi Tales, with passengers confiding in their taxi driver, which is on at 3:40pm on the Saturday.
Guests can purchase an all-day pass to be able to attend an entire day of shows, as well as a two-day pass with limited availability. And those looking to just see one or two shows can opt for single tickets.
Ticket prices start from £8 and cap at £42 for the two-day pass, and between £22.50 and £33.50 for the workshops. You can book your tickets and find the full programme here.