Shows
Welcome to a thrilling series of improv performances that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Each evening promises spontaneous, unscripted, and hilarious entertainment that you won't want to miss.
Our ticket options are designed to be accessible and affordable:
GENERAL ADMISSION
EUR 15 per show
CONCESSIONS
EUR 12 per show
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
EUR 10 per show
Join us for these incredible nights of improvisation and be part of an unforgettable journey filled with laughter and creativity!
Shows are suitable for viewers above 16 years of age.
Wednesday 16 September
19:30 - 20:15
At Home
Owen Scrivens and Jodyanne Fletcher Richardson love to improvise characters. In this intimate two-hander, they explore the everyday lives of two larger-than-life personalities.
Inspired by 20th-century theatre and classic single-room sitcoms, At Home combines humour and heart with a touch of absurdity. Think the worlds of Willy Russell, John Osborne and Alan Bennett, infused with echoes of Beckett and Pinter – all created completely in the moment.
Presented by:
Owen Scrivens & Jodyanne Fletcher Richardson
Troupe bio:
Between them Jodyanne and Owen have a wealth of improvisation knowledge, having both taught, learned from, and performed with global improvisers of all styles. They first worked together at the Edinburgh Festival with Playing Dead Theatre‘s Living, Dying Dead where they discovered a shared passion for exploring the humour and love to be found in the darker human interactions that traditional comedy improv usually shies away from.
Owen Co-created At Home, which will be performed at Improvizza, specifically as a show that allows a duo to find a common energy together whilst Jodyanne has experience of developing a tightly knit two-prov through her work with Monica Gaga on Derek’s MoJo (as seen at Improvizza! 2024).
Together they look forward to sharing their knowledge of creating dynamic two person scenes with the Malta community.
20:15 - 21:00
The Best Thing Tonight!
The Messengers present The Best Thing Tonight! – a charming evening filled with music, poetry, laughter and love that gradually reveals what the very best thing about tonight truly was.
Presented by:
The Messengers (Anne Rab and Jim Libby)
Troupe bio:
Jim Libby and Anne Rab are professional actors dedicated to developing new forms and performance techniques for impro, while sharing their passion for art, discovery, play and community with audiences around the world.
21:15 - 22:15
Six Degrees
Every life touches another. A stranger's glance, a missed train, a shared laugh. Small moments ripple outward in ways we rarely see. Six Degrees is a witty and thought-provoking journey through the invisible threads that bind us across distance, difference and time. Rich with surprise, humanity and quiet revelation, it invites you to look again at the people around you, and perhaps at yourself.
Presented by:
Improvizza! Ensemble
Director:
Jim Libby
Thursday 17 September
19:30 - 20:15
Duet: Achrafi & Fadil
Inspired by audience stories and suggestions, Ahmed Achrafi and Ahmed El Fadil create a fully improvised theatrical experience in which every character, relationship and narrative unfolds spontaneously before your eyes.
Through attentive listening, physical expression and collaborative storytelling, each performance is entirely unique, shaped by the audience and the performers' creative partnership.
Presented by:
3albaraka Improv (عالبَركَة)
Troupe bio:
3albaraka Improv (عالبَركَة) is the United Arab Emirates’ first bilingual improvisation ensemble, specializing in audience-driven performances that seamlessly blend Arabic dialects and English. Founded in 2023 in Dubai by director, actor, and improviser Ahmed Achrafi, the group emerged from the city’s burgeoning theatre community and has developed a distinctive approach to improvisation grounded in Middle Eastern cultural perspectives.
Performers:
Ahmed Achrafi
Ahmed El Fadil
Director:
Ahmed Achrafi
20:15 - 21:00
A Touching Affair
Beginning with a sentimental object, A Touching Affair blossoms into a fully improvised musical packed with heartfelt scenes, bold emotions, memorable songs and just the right amount of glorious chaos.
Three improvisers and a keyboardist weave together stories of memory, meaning and questionable life choices in a show that's equal parts touching, hilarious and completely unpredictable.
Presented by:
A Touching Affair
Troupe bio:
A Touching Affair is a musical improv trio featuring Betsy Soukup, Lisa Thauvette, and Madison Meter. Blending musical theater flair, Enya-like ethereal vocals, and smoky jazz stylings, these three longtime improvisers create spontaneous songs and scenes full of heart—and mostly fun. Born out of Traverse City, and Michigan’s Full Tilt Comedy, their performances are always a touching affair.
Performers:
Betsy Soukup
Lisa Thauvette
Madison Meter
21:15 - 22:15
Trio
One actor. Two audience members. Their story.
Mark Jane breaks one of theatre's unwritten rules by inviting two audience volunteers to remain on stage for an entire show. Narrating, directing and playing every other character himself, he transforms them into the heroes of an unforgettable improvised adventure.
Presented by:
Mark Jane
Bio:
Mark Jane has been specialised in acting, directing and teaching improvised theatre since 1994. Originally from England, he moved to Paris in 1996 where he pursued his acting career. In 2016 he joined the impro group EUX in Paris and now plays in their successful impro shows every week in the French capital. In 2021 he published “Creating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short form and Narrative improvisation.”
Performers:
Mark Jane
Director:
Mark Jane
Friday 18 September
19:30 - 20:15
Funny Heist Showcase
The Crew have their eyes on one final impossible prize. Pulling off the perfect heist will require brains, bravery, bold moves and plenty of improvisation. Will they succeed, or will the Antagonist have the last laugh?
About the Showcase:
This showcase is the culmination of an intensive two-day workshop at Improvizza!. Under the guidance of Velvet Wells, an international group of improvisers has come together to explore the world of the heist genre and create an original improvised performance. Expect bold choices, playful storytelling and the thrill of seeing a brand-new team pull off the impossible.
Director:
Velvet Wells
20:15 - 21:00
From Dawn to Dusk
Set in the American Midwest of the 1960s, From Dawn to Dusk explores a world shaped by social change, fading dreams and fragile human connections.
Inspired by the great American playwrights, ImprompTwo creates a completely improvised story where every silence carries meaning and every performance exists for one night only.
Presented by:
ImprompTwo
Troupe bio:
Kathy and Joe Rinaldi bring decades of experience in theatre and performance from New York to Canada, blending a deep understanding of storytelling with a vibrant, theatrical approach to improvisation. Joe Rinaldi is a veteran SAG/AFTRA/AEA actor whose career spans television, film, and professional theatre across the Northeast, Midwest, and New England. He is a former producer and artistic director of Firedrake Productions (NYC), and a founding member of several acclaimed improv ensembles, including Come What Will (Shakespearean improv), Unconsciously Coupled, and ImprompTwo. Kathy Rinaldi, a founding member of ImprompTwo and Unconsciously Coupled, is a professional playwright and theatre director with credits in Toronto, New York, and Florida. Her broad theatrical background includes directing, producing, and serving in leadership roles with theatre companies throughout Canada and the U.S. ImprompTwo has recently expanded its company to ImprompTwo & Co.
Performers:
Joe Rinaldi
Kathy Rinaldi
21:15 - 22:15
All Request Radio
Tune in as the DJs of All Request Radio bring you traffic updates, weather reports, breaking news and an unforgettable playlist of songs that have never existed before.
Presented by:
Improvizza! Ensemble
Director:
Velvet Wells
Saturday 19 September
19:30 - 20:15
Move Showcase
Description:
How to connect without words? How to create a scene without speaking? A group of improvisers is facing this challenge and will prove that everything is possible in a nonverbal world!
About the Showcase:
This showcase is the culmination of an intensive two-day workshop at Improvizza!. Under the guidance of Anne Rab, an international group of improvisers has explored movement, physical storytelling and non-verbal expression to create an original improvised performance. A celebration of collaboration, creativity and the possibilities that emerge when performers communicate beyond words.
Director:
Anne Rab
20:15 - 21:00
Acaprov: The Improvised A Cappella Musical
Hamilton meets Pitch Perfect in a completely improvised a cappella musical.
Drawing inspiration from an audience-suggested location and title, beatboxers, singers, rappers, actors, dancers and body percussionists create a brand-new musical from scratch. Every note, lyric, character and story is invented live, making each performance a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Presented by:
Acaprov
Troupe bio:
Following in the footsteps of Olivier Award-Winning SHOWSTOPPER! with one of the largest casts in improv; consisting of professional singers, actors, rappers and improvisers - we give you: ACAPROV - The Improvised A Cappella Musical.
Performers:
Lisa Lynn
Beth Organ
Joe Kelsey
Jonathan Whittaker
Ineska Dabrowski
Ferran Luengo
Heather Hill
Ben Tailor-Hamblin
James Little
Barney Slater
Anjali Singh
Jemima Rosinski
Director:
Lisa Lynn
21:15 - 22:15
A Weekend Away
Old friends. New faces. One unforgettable weekend.
Whether it's a cosy cabin, a beach house or a stylish city loft chosen by the audience, the guests arrive carrying baggage—both literal and emotional. Over the course of one improvised weekend, relationships are tested, secrets emerge and lives may be changed forever.
Presented by:
Improvizza! Ensemble
Director:
Diana Brown
