The Totally Improvised Pantomime is back... we know, it seems to come around earlier every year! The gang create brand-new pantomime adventures using audience suggestions and a sprinkling of fairy dust. Oh yes they do!
The cast lovingly remix familiar pantomime tropes and characters to create a show where anything can happen. The performers don’t know their roles beforehand, and audiences might even get involved in the action! The story and songs are all composed on the spot with live music, games and plenty of festive fun for all. The first of our 2025 shows start this weekend at Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club with matinee shows on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November.
There are family friendly AND adults only shows with events at venues across the North West. Catch The Totally Improvised Pantomime at Waterside Arts, Chorley Theatre, 33 Oldham Street, Headspace Bolton and Hot Water Comedy Club. You can find all dates and tickets here. We recommend booking early as most dates sold out in 2025!
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An Improvised Pantomime? Oh yes it is!
The Totally Improvised Pantomime returns this December and tickets are selling fast. With shows across Greater Manchester and Chorley, don't miss out on the all festive fun! An alternative to traditional pantos, this show sees our players create brand new adventures from your suggestions and a sprinkling of fairy dust.
There will be plenty of songs, silliness and maybe even a little bit of sauciness from our Panto Dame. There is something for everyone with family friendly and adults only versions. You've never seen a panto like this before!
UPDATE: Due to popular demand we have added a family friendly date to Chorley Theatre! The 6.30pm show at Waterside Arts on December 9th is now sold out.
THE TOTALLY IMPROVISED PANTOMIME DATES 2023:
December 8th 2023 | Waterside Arts, Sale | 7pm | TICKETS (ALL AGES)
December 9th 2023 | Waterside Arts, Sale | 2.30pm | TICKETS (TOTS SHOW)
December 9th 2023 | Waterside Arts, Sale | 4.30pm | TICKETS (ALL AGES)
December 9th 2023 | Waterside Arts, Sale | 6.30pm | TICKETS (ALL AGES)
December 13th 2023 | Fierce Bar, Manchester | 7.30pm | TICKETS (ADULTS ONLY)
December 15th 2023 | Waterside Arts, Sale | 7.30pm | TICKETS (ADULTS ONLY)
December 16th 2023 | Waterside Arts, Sale | 7.30pm | TICKETS (ADULTS ONLY)
December 19th 2023 | The Peer Hat, Manchester | 7.30pm | TICKETS (ADULTS ONLY)
Book now to avoid disappointment with some dates close to or already sold out. These are our last shows of 2023, but we'll be back in the new year with ComedySportz, and The Totally Improvised Musical (more dates on sale soon).
Fed up of the same old pantos every year? Then get ready for the return of the ComedySportz Improvised Pantomime! Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed as the gang improvise a brand new pantomime using only your suggestions and a sprinkling of fairy dust.
There will be songs, silliness, gags and games in this loving pastiche of panto characters and tropes. You'll cast the players in their roles and there will be a ref-fairy on hand to get suggestions from the audience. It's unscripted, unpredictable and unlike any other panto you'll see this December.
Join us for an alternative festive family treat or leave the kids at home for our Adults Only show on 17th December. All shows will be at our regular venue, Waterside Arts in Sale.
FAMILY SHOW - 10th DEC 7pm 11th DEC 5pm, 7pm
There are three opportunities to catch our family friendly improvised pantomime at Waterside Arts this year. Join us for a show all ages can enjoy - no two shows are the same. Tickets are selling fast - book now!
TOTS SHOW - 11th DEC 3pm
We'll also have a special version of the show adopted for our ComedySportz 4 Tots crowd. This show is aimed at families with kids aged 6 and under. Please note this show is very nearly sold out so book now to avoid disappointment!
ADULTS ONLY SHOW - 17th DEC 7.30pm
We'll also have an adults only version of the show so you can leave the kids at home. Raunchier, bawdier and with all the innuendo you can fit into a panto dame’s bra! Tickets are selling fast - book now!
COMEDYSPORTZ ONLINE MATCH
If that's not enough festive fun for you, don't miss our online ComedySportz match on Saturday 4th December. Our online matches are family friendly and free to watch.
Looking for an alternative Christmas gift for a friend or family member? Why not book them on one of our 2022 courses in Improv or Stand-Up comedy. We also have Kids Improv workshops starting in February 2022!
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!
...and more!
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.
Improvised Pantomime Returns!
We're only a few weeks away from the return of the ComedySportz Improvised Pantomime! OH YES WE ARE!
Each show will be a completely new adventure created from your suggestions and a little sprinkling of fairy dust. There will be heroes, villains and what we lovingly refer to as songs in this fond pastiche of the nation's favourite Christmas show - we might also throw in a few ComedySportz games for good measure.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to join in to help our heroes win the day... and every good villain needs a henchman!
Our improvised pantomime proved a real hit with audiences at the Waterside in 2017 and we're delighted to be back with more shows and more venues. With shows across Greater Manchester, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch these fantastically festive shows that are an alternative Christmas treat that the whole family can enjoy!
*The 3pm show on Saturday 15th December replaces our regular ComedySportz 4 Tots show. However, this show will still be aimed at younger audiences aged 6 and under.
