Improvised Musical Comedy Theatre in Nottingham and Leicester

Rhymes Against Humanity - The Improvised Musical at Leicester Comedy Festival
2024-02-09 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Upstairs At The Western, The Western, 70 Western Road,, Leicester, LE3 0GA
Rhymes Against Humanity blasting out an improvised musical at Leicester Comedy Festival
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 give them a title, they give you 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. This homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.
“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.”
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Rhymes Against Humanity - John Godber Centre, Hucknall
2023-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7FQ, United Kingdom
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 give them a title, they give you a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number through to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling.
For full show details visit Hucknall Comedy Club Website

Rhymes Against Humanity at Nottingham Comedy Festival
2023-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham, NG1 3BE, United Kingdom
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 give them a title, they give you a fully improvised musical.
From the opening number through to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling – and the Midlands’ most-watched improvised show.
Nominated for “Best Improv Show” at the 2020 Leicester Comedy Festival, this homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.
Strong language possible, but not guaranteed.
“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.”
https://nottingham-theatre.co.uk/NottinghamArtsTheatre.dll/WhatsOn?f=1349858

Rhymes Against Humanity at Robin Hood International Improv Festival
2023-09-08 18:15 - 19:15 | Nonsuch Studios, 92 Lower Parliament St, Nottingham, NG1 1EH, United Kingdom
Rhymes Against Humanity
You give us a title, we’ll give you a fully improvised musical. Rhymes Against Humanity is the Midland’s most watched improv group and has been dazzling audiences for over 7 years. Rhymes are proud to sponsor the Robin Hood International Improv Festival for a second year in a row. We are delighted to be performing on Friday 8th September at 6.15pm in a double bill with the fantastic Improtheatre IMPEERIUM – they will be bringing their brand of gibberish hilarity all the way from Tallinn, Estonia!! Improtheatre IMPEERIUM show us what happens when you mix mime, clown, silent movies and commedia dell’arte. No knowledge of any language is necessary.
https://nonsuchstudios.online.red61.co.uk/event/419:505/419:1925/

RHYMES AGAINST HUMANITY - THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL - AT NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
2023-06-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF
“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 give them a title, they give you a fully improvised musical.
The show starts with the title of a brand-new musical being picked from a hat full of audience suggestions. Then, from the opening number through to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling.
Nominated for “Best Improv Show” at the 2020 Leicester Comedy Festival, this homegrown show continues to dazzle East Midlands audiences.
Strong language possible, but not guaranteed

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Earlier Event: February 24
Rhymes Against Humanity – The Improvised Musical at Leicester Comedy Festival 2023

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RHYMES IMPROV'S (NEW) LEVEL ONE MUSICAL INTENSIVE - THE SCENE INTO THE SONG
2023-05-20 11:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00
Have the most fun learning how to make songs up in the moment and create improvised scenes that turn into show stopping numbers.
This weekend intensive from Rhymes Improv will get to make your own kind of music – and sing your own songs. This course is designed to give you the skills to make up different styles of improvised songs with others and to deliver them with confidence. Sign up for a weekend of fun, happening on Sat 20th and Sun 21st May 2023.
Working with your instructors, you will explore how music can enhance the emotional content of scenes.
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What you can expect:
Musical exercises to help you with singing and melody
How to come up with lyrics that have impact
Exercises to help with rhyming
Easy techniques to help with movement during musical numbers
How and when to transition from a scene into a song
A fun, encouraging environment
Pre-requisites:
You will need to have been improvising for a while (over six months), be confident in creating improvised scenes and will ideally have taken a beginners course with a reputable improv company (such as Nottingham Playhouse’s “Making It Up” 10 week course).
About your trainers:
Lloydie James Lloydie is Artistic Director of Rhymes Improv. He has been improvising for 14 years and performs musical improv internationally. Lloydie trained in improv in New York and Chicago and performs regularly with Rhymes Against Humanity, Brand New Musical (a two-person musical show influenced by the work of Sondheim) and The Clones. He is also the creator and facilitator of Nottingham Playhouse’s in-house improv programme “Making It Up”.
Sam Marshall is Musical Director of Rhymes Against Humanity. He has been a key musical influence in the company since joining in early 2017. His work has helped turn the company into a hugely successful entertainment product in the East Midlands. Sam is an accomplished improviser and is a founding member of Sci-Fi/Fantasy improv group Four Far Away.
When:
The course runs for two days and will happen 11am – 5pm on both Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2023.
Where:
Nonsuch Studios, 92 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham. NG1 1EH
Investment:
£127.00
We believe improv is for everyone and so we offer two complete bursary places on this course. You can apply for one of the places if you are from an under-represented group in improv or would otherwise not be able to afford a place. We can award both of these places as soon as we have reached our minimum number of participants – on this course that minimum is nine. To apply, email contact@rhymesimprov.com
Got a question?
Let us know before you book. Email contact@rhymesimprov.com if you are unsure about anything. We are happy to help with any queries.

We go ahead with confirming rooms as soon as we reach our minimum number of participants. At that stage we cannot offer refunds (but can transfer your place to someone else who wishes to book for a small admin fee of £10). Please be sure to double check you are available before you book. Thank you.

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RHYMES AGAINST HUMANITY - THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL AT LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2023
2023-02-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Upstairs At The Western, The Western, 70 Western Road,, Leicester, LE3 0GA
‘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 give them a title, they give you a fully improvised musical. From the opening number through to the very last note of the finale, everything is being created on the spot. This is improvised comedy at its most thrilling.
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