Improvised Musical Comedy Theatre in Nottingham and Leicester

Rhymes Against Humanity - The Improvised Musical at Squire Performing Arts, Nottingham
2024-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
“Really funny. Totally ad libbed with prompts from the audience. I don’t know how they do it. Would see them again and absolutely recommend anyone else to.”
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre, created in the moment. You suggest a title and they perform a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling – anything can happen.
With four years of sell-out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and a nomination for “Best Improv Show”, this homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.
Age guidance – 16+ (proof of age may be required)

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Rhymes Against Humanity at Robin Hood International Improv Festival
2024-09-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
“Really funny. Totally ad libbed with prompts from the audience. I don’t know how they do it. Would see them again and absolutely recommend anyone else to.”
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre, created in the moment. You suggest a title and they perform a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling – anything can happen.
This performance is a special show for the third annual Robin Hood International Improv Festival. Rhymes Against Humanity is once again proud to sponsor the festival. Check out all the amazing shows at this year’s RHIIF.
Age guidance – 16+ (proof of age may be required)
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Rhymes Against Humanity - The Improvised Musical at Nottingham Comedy Festival 2024
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
“Really funny. Totally ad libbed with prompts from the audience. I don’t know how they do it. Would see them again and absolutely recommend anyone else to.”
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre, created in the moment. You suggest a title and they perform a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling – anything can happen.
With four years of sell-out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and a nomination for “Best Improv Show”, this homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.

Rhymes Against Humanity - The Improvised Musical in Leicester
2025-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6EY, United Kingdom
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre!
“Really funny. Totally ad libbed with prompts from the audience. I don’t know how they do it. Would see them again and absolutely recommend anyone else to.”
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre, created in the moment. You suggest a title and they perform a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling – anything can happen.
With four years of sell-out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and a nomination for “Best Improv Show”, this homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.
Age guidance – 16+
Book Now: https://ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173662154

Rhymes Against Humanity - The Improvised Musical in Nottingham
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre!
“Really funny. Totally ad libbed with prompts from the audience. I don’t know how they do it. Would see them again and absolutely recommend anyone else to.”
Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midlands’ hilarious, highly acclaimed improvised musical. Each show is a one-off piece of musical theatre, created in the moment. You suggest a title and they perform a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling – anything can happen.
With four years of sell-out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and a nomination for “Best Improv Show”, this homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.
Age guidance – 16+
https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/rhymes-against-humanity-the-improvised-musical/

Nottingham: Rhymes Against Humanity - The Improvised Musical at Squire PAC
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom

Predicted: A Wickedly Good Parody (Nottingham)
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
Rhymes Against Humanity present the premiere of Predicted: A Wickedly Good Parody

Join us for a riotous musical journey into the untold backstory of… well, we don’t know yet! Our cast will ask you to name your favourite film or TV series, and they will create an entirely improvised musical prequel right before your eyes.
Ever wondered how the shark in Jaws got so angry? What happened before the gang arrived at Central Perk? How did Darth Vader’s helmet get that distinctive shine? With your suggestion and our fearless performers, we’ll find out!
With original music, hilarious performers and a terrible lack of knowledge, the cast will create a brand new piece of theatre. Whether they are exploring what happened before The Office opened for business, how the Avengers first assembled (badly), or the secret history behind Bridgerton’s ballrooms, every show is unique and your suggestion shapes the entire evening.
Contains: Mild language, theatrical chaos, and very questionable takes on beloved franchises.
“Defiantly different every night!”
Age guidance: 16+
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Predicted: A Wickedly Good Parody (Sheffield)
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield, S7 1NF
Join us for a hilarious musical journey into the untold backstory of… well, we don’t know yet! We will give the same treatment to a classic TV or film character, that Wicked gives to the Wicked Witch of the West, complete with music and songs.

Our cast will ask you to name your favourite film or TV series, and they will create an entirely improvised musical prequel right before your eyes.
Ever wondered how the shark in Jaws got so angry? What happened before the gang arrived at Central Perk? How did Darth Vader’s helmet get that distinctive shine? Tonight, with your suggestion and our fearless performers, we’ll find out!
With original music, hilarious performers, and a terrible lack of knowledge, the cast of Rhymes Against Humanity will create a brand-new piece of musical theatre. Whether they are exploring what happened before The Office opened for business, how the Avengers first assembled (badly), or the secret history behind Bridgerton’s ballrooms, every show is unique, and your suggestion shapes the entire evening.

Contains: Mild language, theatrical chaos, and very questionable takes on beloved franchises.

“Defiantly different every night!”

Event Details
Doors Open at 6:30PM
Starts at 7:30PM

Location
Lantern Theatre, Sheffield, S7 1NF

Predicted: A Wickedly Good Parody (Bristol)
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Road, Bristol, BS8 1LP, United Kingdom
Join us for a hilarious musical journey into the untold backstory of… well, we don’t know yet! We will give the same treatment to a classic TV or film character that Wicked gives to the Wicked Witch of the West, complete with music and songs.
Our cast will ask you to name your favourite film or TV series, and they will create an entirely improvised musical prequel right before your eyes.
Ever wondered how the shark in Jaws got so angry? What happened before the gang arrived at Central Perk? How did Darth Vader’s helmet get that distinctive shine? Tonight, with your suggestion and our fearless performers, we’ll find out!
With original music, hilarious performers and a terrible lack of knowledge, the cast of Rhymes Against Humanity will create a brand-new piece of musical theatre. Whether they are exploring what happened before The Office opened for business, how the Avengers first assembled (badly), or the secret history behind Bridgerton’s ballrooms, every show is unique, and your suggestion shapes the entire evening.
Contains: Mild language, theatrical chaos, and very questionable takes on beloved franchises.
“Defiantly different every night!”
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Improvision: An Improvised Celebration Of Eurovision
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Squire Performing Arts Centre, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
ImproVision is an improv comedy celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest!
Rhymes Against Humanity and SaSS improv are gathering an excitinggroup of improvisers and musicians to create a show you have never seen before.

With all of the glitz, glamour, and ridiculousness of Eurovision – but none of the politics!
Each act will represent a “Fictional nation” (Think Narnia… Outer space… The garden) and will create improvised songs based on your suggestions. Then obviously… you will be able to vote for a winner.
If you love Eurovision and comedy – we think you will love this. If you hate Eurovision and love comedy – we think you will love this.
Sing, Dance and laugh the night away!
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Improvision: An Improvised Celebration Of Eurovision
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield, S7 1NF
ImproVision is an improv comedy celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest!
Rhymes Against Humanity and SaSS improv are gathering an excitinggroup of improvisers and musicians to create a show you have never seen before.

With all of the glitz, glamour, and ridiculousness of Eurovision – but none of the politics!
Each act will represent a “Fictional nation” (Think Narnia… Outer space… The garden) and will create improvised songs based on your suggestions. Then obviously… you will be able to vote for a winner.
If you love Eurovision and comedy – we think you will love this. If you hate Eurovision and love comedy – we think you will love this.
Sing, Dance and laugh the night away!

The Secret Show ft Rhymes Against Humanity
2026-06-20 19:30 - 21:30 | West Bridgford Dramatic Society, Stamford Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6LS
On June 20th Rhymes Against Humanity guests at The Secret Show at West Bridgford Dramatic Society.
Here’s the line-up…

7.30pm – The Secret Show
Juicy confessions, awkward mishaps and scandalous secrets all get exposed at The Secret Show. What’s the one thing you’ve never told a soul? The Secret Show turns your anonymous whispers into laugh-out-loud scenes.
Confess. Laugh. Repeat.

8.30pm – Rhymes Against Humanity
What if your life could be a musical? Now it can be as Rhymes Against Humanity take stories from the lives of audience members and turn them into scenes and songs. From what you did this week to your biggest life events, everything can be a musical!
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