2015 Edinburgh Fringe
The Oxford Imps
What makes the Oxford Imps special? They stop at nothing to ensure that every audience member is having as much fun as they are. Tirelessly attacking the stage with infectious enthusiasm, these 'living legends' (ThreeWeeks) play games, sing songs, and tell stories in a variety of styles, from Broadway musicals to Bond films to Shakespeare plays. Each 'devastatingly funny' (EdfringeReview.com) performance is a wholly original blend of clever, family-friendly, Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style comedy. There's something for everyone at this party. 'There wasn't a dull moment' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Bright and brilliant' **** (FringeReview.co.uk).
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It's harder being a woman in improv
Being a woman on the improv scene is like being dyslexic and reading English at university--it's not impossible, but there are a great many things you will have to worry about that others will not; and your assessors will consider you a change from the norm.
Alice Winn, Chortle, 27th July 2015More details
Edinburgh veterans The Oxford Imps return after more than a decade at the Fringe! One of the most popular improvised comedy shows at the festival year-after-year, you can count on the Imps to always be feel-good, fast-paced and family-friendly.
Made up of Oxford locals and university students, the Imps return to their home at the Gilded Balloon with their multiple sell-out show. Based entirely on audience suggestions, the quick-witted cast spin everything from sparkling Broadway musicals to devilish James Bond mysteries out of thin air, not to mention sharp one-liners galore, breath-taking freestyle rap and their signature improvised Shakespeare plays in this high-energy and hilarious Whose Line Is It Anyway-style improv bonanza.
Far from being an amateur student group, the Imps are a professional company that is a breeding ground for top comedy talent. Recent members blazing a trail include Joseph Morpurgo, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris, Chris Turner, Robin & Partridge, Racing Minds, Morgan & West and members of Chortle Award-winners Austentatious. Come and spot the stars of the future before they make it big!
Performances
Date | Time | Venue |
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5th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
6th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
7th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
8th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
9th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
10th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
11th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
12th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
13th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
14th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
15th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
16th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
17th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
18th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
19th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
20th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
21st Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
22nd Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
23rd Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
24th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
25th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
26th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
27th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
28th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
29th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
30th Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
31st Aug 2015 | 15:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |