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A night showcasing the very best of local talent in the Bristol improv community.
Join us for a night of spontaneous laughter at The Improv Spotlight. Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage. These groups will weave unique stories, characters, and humour on the spot for your entertainment. The Spotlight highlights the spontaneous comedy of improvised theatre and proudly showcases the diverse skills of local troupes and artists within our community.
Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 7.30pm.
This month under the Spotlight…
*Pressure Cooker*
The improvised restaurant show (From the cast of The Bish Bosh Bash and the creators of Tales of Adventure).
Step into our restaurant, where the experience is different every single night! Our performers take ingredients from the audience’s suggestions to create recipes for wacky, funny, and silly stories.
You’ll see how the front-of-house, back-of-house, and customers deal with wildly unpredictable situations and character tales, serving up all-you-can-eat laughs.
As our Head Chef always says… “If you can’t handle the heat, you won’t make an omelette”.
*The Improvised Adventures of Star Captain*
Come aboard and join the Star Captain! Watch the adventures in space as Star Captain fearlessly faces new planets, strange aliens and black holes. Their faithful Number Two isn’t far behind, nervously joining as they tame wild alien creatures and broker peace between the giant cyborgs and mantis-people (or whatever we come up with on the night).
The Grumpkins (Emma T and Pete) are proud to present this fast paced comedic improvised Sci-fi Adventure. From a single suggestion, the Star Captain and their put-upon assistant Number Two will weave a brand new heroic space adventure before your very eyes.
To infinity and beyond! (is that copyrighted?)
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s must be accompanied).

People's Art Fair: Friday 22 November - Sunday 1 December 2024
The People's Art Fair encompasses a group exhibition, performances, creative workshops & activities, and a makers market! Open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours, the People's Art Fair acts as a celebration of culture and expressive art.

Most of the artworks are available to buy, along with prints, cards, badges, stickers and other smaller bits, and the bar will be open for soft drinks, hot drinks and locally sourced beer, cider & wine.

People’s Art Fair: Opening PartyJoin us for art, drinks, music, and a first look at this massive exhibition - this is a great opportunity to meet some of the artists involved! Thu 21 November, 2024 @ 18:00 - 21:00

People’s Art Fair: Winter 2024This open submission group exhibition celebrates creativity in all its many forms. Open daily, the exhibition is free to visit, and features work from over 80 artists! Fri 22 November, 2024 - Sun 1 December, 2024 @ 12:00 - 18:00

Life Drawing & Print Sale with The LoovreThe Loovre will be hosting a life drawing event and a print sale of photography/art from a range of artists. Fri 22 November, 2024 @ 15:00 - 18:00The Improv SpotlightImmerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage, weaving unique stories, characters, and humour on the spot for your entertainment. This month under the Spotlight we have Pressure Cooker and The Improvised Adventures of Star Captain. Sat 23 November, 2024 @ 19:00 - 21:30Audio Collage Workshop with Kat MartianCollaboratively draw a visual score, then perform it using only voices in this interactive workshop from Kat Martian. Sun 24 November, 2024 @ 14:00 - 16:00People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in – Collage Badge Making!Make some art, have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent. Tue 26 November, 2024 @ 14:00 - 16:00Cut & Paste Collage ClubDelve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage. Wed 27 November, 2024 @ 18:30 - 21:30People’s Art Fair Winter Makers Market!Want to shop local and support artists, makers and small businesses? Come on down to our makers’ market! As well as being able to see the People’s Art Fair in situ, there’ll be extra arts, crafts and lovely things available to buy. Bring cash! Sat 30 November, 2024 @ 12:00 - 18:00
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Since early 2024 both our weekly People's Art Club sessions and the People's Art Fair are being partially funded by The National Lottery's Community Fund.
Additional People's Art Club activities are supported by Bristol City Council's Originators Fund.