EVERY NIGHT IS OPENING NIGHT WITH THE TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL!

What do snowmen, beekeepers, zombie politicians and sandwiches have in common? They’ve all been the subject of a Totally Improvised Musical! With live musical accompaniment the award-winning Totally Improvised Company compose brand-new comedy musicals based on a title given by the audience. Scenes, songs and stories made up on the spot and there may even be some “dancing”.

Crafting the characters, composing the music and hitting all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order, the show has been delighting audiences at festivals across the UK. “The cast have no clue about the characters, choruses, choreography or even what key we’re meant to be in until we get the title of the musical from you,” explains performer Sean Mason. “It’s your own bespoke musical, every night!”

There are also prizes for best show title so audiences should come prepared with their wackiest ideas. Previous show titles have included The Town Where Everyone Is Called Jeffrey, Lawnmowers! The Musical, Sweeney Toddlers, My Grandma Is a Parasite, The Book of More Men and Miserable Les.

“Some nights you end up singing a really touching love song and sometimes you end up doing a dance about ham,” laughs Bron Edge who also performs in the show and started The Totally Improvised Company in 2001. “We go with whatever title the audience votes for and Buxton audiences never disappoint.”

Shows are being hosted by Underground Venues at their new space; the Buxton Working Men’s Club. Underground’s mission is to bring live performance to as many people as possible, creating venues that are affordable and welcoming for all artists and audiences.

The Totally Improvised Musical picked up a nomination for Best Variety Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 and are back at Buxton Fringe for two shows only in July. Tickets can be purchased from the Underground website or in person at the festival box office once the festival gest underway. Shows sold out in 2023 and 2024 so advance booking is advised.

SHOW: The Totally Improvised Musical
VENUE: Underground @ The Working Men’s Club, Buxton
DATE/TIME: Sun 13th July 4pm | Friday 25th July 7pm
TICKETS: £10/£7 (Book online or at venue box office during the festival)