Birmingham’s first festival of improvised theatre and comedy is to get under way with a Star Wars-themed event to give audiences an idea of what will be included.
Jon Trevor, chair of the Birmingham Improv Festival committee, said, “this event is the first step on the road to the festival later this year. I'm proud to be organising the first festival of this type in the city, and proud that we've attracted some of the greatest acts in the UK to perform. Our aim is to appeal to a wide range of comedy and theatregoers, and showcase an art form on the rise.”
Millions of Voices, the show chosen to introduce the event, tells the story of everyday folk on Princess Leia's home planet. Each performance will take suggestions from the audience and tell a unique tale. The show was created by MissImp, a group that performs regularly in and around Nottingham.
The introduction will be at the Blue Orange Theatre on Friday 24 June. The Birmingham Improv Festival will run from 21 until 23 October at the theatre. Each day there will also workshops for both new and experienced performers.
Further information is available at the Birmingham Improv Festival web site.