Comedy

Impromptunes - The Completely Improvised Band Musical

You suggest a title, and in seconds a hilarious musical is created right in front of your eyes!

$39.00
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A group of performers, dressed in red, white and black are smiling, laughing and being silly backstage in a theatrical space. They are surrounded by musical props such as guitars, speakers, drum sticks and lights.
A man points to the sky, finishing a rock song supported by 4 additional performers wearing red, white and black.
A stage shot with a blue wash, audience awaiting a new musical. There are instruments, a lone chair and a backdrop lit with with word 'Impromptunes'.
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Image Credit: Mark Gambino

A group of performers, dressed in red, white and black are smiling, laughing and being silly backstage in a theatrical space. They are surrounded by musical props such as guitars, speakers, drum sticks and lights.
A man points to the sky, finishing a rock song supported by 4 additional performers wearing red, white and black.
A stage shot with a blue wash, audience awaiting a new musical. There are instruments, a lone chair and a backdrop lit with with word 'Impromptunes'.

  • Presented by: Impromptunes

Melbourne Fringe's favourite Impromptunes is back for FIVE SHOWS ONLY!

Each night, the audience suggests the title of a musical that doesn’t exist, and moments later the curtain opens on a brand new, completely improvised and totally hilarious show.

Not content with dialogue, songs, music and dances all made up on the spot, these incredibly talented improvisers are joining forces with a three-piece band to make you "...laugh, until you don't think you can laugh any more, and then you will keep laughing." (You Should See It Melbourne 2022)

Now also a weekly best-comedy nominated podcast, Impromptunes has performed sell-out shows in festivals throughout Australia and in Edinburgh Fringe.

Don't miss out on your chance to see Australia's funniest musical improvisers in action. With over 400 brand-new musicals to their name, you're in good (jazz) hands!

About Impromptunes

Formed in 2013, Impromptunes is Australia's premier improvised musical comedy troupe. They have performed their flagship show 'The Completely Improvised Musical' over 400 times, selling out shows across Australia and internationally at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The hugely talented cast comes from a variety of backgrounds, including WAAPA, VCA, Impro Melbourne and Spontaneous Broadway.

The team keeps the fun going all year round, presenting a mini-musical each week on 'Impromptunes: The Podcast', which has twice been nominated for Best-Comedy Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards (2020, 2022).

impromptunes.com.au

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Mild Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.
    If you need step free access, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head west and through the corridor to the stairs, and up to the ETU Ballroom. There is also a lift if you are unable to take the stairs.

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  • Full: $39.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $29.25

  • Extra Applause: $45.00

  • Blak Tix: $29.00

  • Concession: $34.00

  • Group 4+: $34.00

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 05 October 2023

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Friday, 06 October 2023

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Saturday, 07 October 2023

6:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

Sunday, 08 October 2023

5:30pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

 Past Event

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