Our summer of festivals starts this weekend with The Greater Manchester Improv Festival. All four workshops this weekend are already SOLD OUT with some shows close to selling out too. Tickets can be bought on the door but if there is a show you really don't want to miss we say don't delay and book today! We have two shows at the festival this year with ComedySportz on Saturday and The Totally Improvised Musical on Sunday. Plus, John has his very own "microprov" show Blink and You'll Miss It for people with very short attention spans. You can get tickets for all TWENTY incredible shows at this year's festival here. If you can't wait until then, come along to the festival opening party and jam. The fun starts at The English Lounge, Manchester TONIGHT (Wednesday 3rd June) starting at 7.30pm.
There's something for everyone at this year's festival with improvised Musicals, Horror, Chat Shows, Literary Classics, Sportz, TV Shows, Shakespeare and more. Teams range from emerging new talent to established, award‑winning acts, ensuring something for both seasoned improv fans and first‑time visitors. The Kings Arms is an award-winning theatre pub.
The Greater Manchester Improv Festival runs 5th-7th June 2026. Tickets for all shows are just £5. Follow the Greater Manchester Improv Festival on Facebook and Instagram! Don't forget to sign up to our mailing list too.
We'll also be back at the Buxton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals with ComedySportz and The Totally Improvised Musical this summer. More on those soon...
