This weekend we're celebrating 15 years of fun and laughter at Waterside Arts! Join us on Saturday 22nd April for an evening of all action, all improvised fun for all ages. Tickets can be booked here or via venue box office.
Never seen a ComedySportz match before? Two teams will be going for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. Who wins? YOU decide! Don't miss the weekend's funniest fixture - the fun kicks off at 6.30pm.
If you've got children aged 6 and under, check out ComedySportz 4 Tots at 3pm. It's a show with plenty of big laughs for little kids as our players entertain with silly songs and sketches. Book tickets here.
And before all of that, Sean and Bron will also be appearing on BBC Radio Manchester Saturday morning at 10.40 am to talk all things ComedySportz.
We're so excited to be celebrating 15 years at Waterside Arts and want to say a big thank you to the venue staff and audiences that have made the shows so much fun! Whether it's a regular show, a Halloween Spooktacular or March Mayhem Match, we've loved entertaining audiences at Waterside Arts and watching our audiences grow... literally!
"Oh yes it does!" Every show is different as our panto players craft a loving pastiche of pantomime tropes and characters using your suggestions. There are even more opportunities to watch this year, with our all ages pantos and, by popular demand, even more adults only shows. Bored of the same old panto stories every year, don't miss this alternative Christmas-time comedy show!
We're back at Waterside Arts for a weekend of family friendly festive fun! Our pantomime players have no idea who they're going to play or what the adventure will. Everything is improvised from your suggestions and a sprinkling of fairy dust!
There are four chances to catch the show over the weekend, including a specially adapted version for ages 6 and under.
9th-10th December - Waterside Arts, SaleTICKETS(5pm and 7pm show on the 10th)
10th December - Wateride Arts, SaleTICKETS(3pm Show for Ages 6 Under)
This year we have just as many adults only pantomimes as family friendly shows... Why should kids have all the fun? It's the same format show but a little bit bawdier and with more innuendo than you can stuff into a panto dame's bra!
These will be our last shows of 2022 so don't miss out! We'll be back in January with ComedySportz, ComedySportz 4 Tots, The Totally Improvised Musical and the return of the New Adelphi Comedy Night! Sign up to our mailing list for regular announcements on upcoming shows and workshops.
...Speaking of workshops, there is still time to book a space on our January intake. You can book a space for yourself or give the gift of laughter this Christmas and book for a friend!
Okay, we know it's a little early, but if Christmas starts earlier and earlier every year, why not Halloween? We're back at Waterside Arts on Saturday 22nd October 2022 for some frightfully funny family friendly comedy shenanigans as the Boo Team take on the Dead Team with ghoulish gags and games galore!
PLUS any one who turns up in fancy dress will also get a free treat - and that's no trick! Tickets are available now from Waterside Arts (Book Online or via Box Office) with the fun kicking off at 6.30pm. Join us for some spooky improvised competitive comedy in this special themed match.
Got kids aged 6 and under? Check out ComedySportz 4 Tots at 3pm on the same day (Book Online or via Box Office). ComedySportz 4 Tots is a non-competitive version of our main show with plenty of silly songs and games guaranteed to get you giggling!
Happy New Year from all at ComedySportz! Kickstart your 2022 with some fun and laughter at our live and livestream shows this January. We also have our upcoming 8 week courses in improv and stand-up comedy - more details below!
We're starting things off with the return of our monthly online ComedySportz matches. These shows are free to watch - though donations are gratefully received. You can catch the next match on Saturday 8th January (shows will return to the first Saturday of every month from February). The stream goes live at 6.45pm GMT with the fun kicking off at 7pm.
If you're looking for live laughs you can catch ComedySportz and ComedySportz 4 Tots at Waterside Arts on Saturday 29th January. Join us for another New Year, New Games show as our teams go for comedy gold with a mix of games new and old (ooh that rhymes). It may be a new year but ComedySportz is still the number one show for all action, all improvised fun and laughter! Meanwhile, our Tots show will be jam packed with more silly songs, stories and mayhem for kids aged 6 and under.
Looking for our Adults Only shows? Unfortunately we've had to cancel our Totally Improvised Musical for January but we'll be back on Tuesday 15thFebruary - whether you're on a date or looking for laughs in all the wrong places you won't want to miss this show when it returns next month!
Visit our shows page for a full line-up of upcoming events for January and February 2022.
Workshop Spaces Still Available
Looking for something fun to do in 2022? Build confidence, make new connections and get creative with our comedy classes. We have spaces left on the following courses:
To ensure a safe experience for all numbers are limited across our courses so book now! For more information on what you can expect visit our workshops page today.
We can't believe we're two thirds of the way through the year already. As venues continue to re-open, we still have plenty of live improv shows to keep you entertained for the rest of 2021 including our Totally Improvised Musical and our 20th Birthday weekend! Read on for more info...
Virtual Shows
We understand that not everyone can join us for our live improv shows and we'll be continuing our online ComedySportz matches on the first Saturday of every month. Online shows are free to watch - subscribe to our youtube channel now to never miss a match. You can watch our September show at the link below. The stream will go live at 6.45pm BST with the fun kicking off at 7pm BST on Saturday 4th September.
Comedy Club 4 Kids
We've got even more shows lined up with our friends at Comedy Club 4 Kids, including a very busy day on Saturday 4th September with shows in Nottingham and Coventry! We'll be sure to add more dates in the coming months so keep an eye out on our social media channels for announcements!
Waterside Arts
After a summer hiatus for renovations, we're back at Waterside Arts from Saturday 11th September with ComedySportz and ComedySportz 4 Tots. We have monthly dates into summer 2022 which are on sale now. We'll also be doing another Halloween themed special in October - more details coming soon!
Totally Improvised Musical
Over 18 months since we were first meant to do our opening night of The Totally Improvised Musical, we're pleased to announce the show will finally be coming to The Peer Hat in Manchester this October. Tickets will be going on sale soon - keep an eye on social media for announcements.
20th Birthday Weekend
This year marks 20 years of fun and games! To celebrate this milestone year we have a full weekend of shows to keep you laughing. We're kicking off the weekend at the theatre where it all began, Chorley Theatre, on Friday 19th November for another Chorley vs. Manchester special. If that's not enough all action, all improvised competitive comedy for you we then have ComedySportz and ComedySportz 4 Tots at Waterside Arts on Saturday 20th November. Tickets are available now - this is one weekend you won't want to miss!
Improvised Pantomimes
To finish off the year we are delighted to announce the return of our improvised pantomimes- oh yes we are! There are plenty of opportunities to catch shows at Waterside Arts this December, including a Tots special and a brand new adults only special as well!
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We'll be sure to have more live improv shows and events to announce in the coming weeks and months. Subscribe to our mailing list for monthly announcements of upcoming shows, events and workshop.
Workshops
What's that you say? Workshops? That's right, we're pleased to announce that in person workshops will be returning from the first week of October!
We'll be doing a full announcement later in the week but you can still drop us an email to register interest in our courses and we'll send you all the details soon!
Safety
We'll still be operating our COVID safety measures to ensure a fun but safe nights entertainment for audience and players. Our venues may still be operating their own safety protocols.
Book Now
We can't wait to see you at shows - thank you for continuing to support live and livestream comedy! You can find more information on all upcoming shows for 2021 on our shows page.
