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☆☆☆☆
Long form improv is the high-wire act of this
performing spectacle in this impromptu musical
theatre delight. But you'd hardly have guessed that
from the 90 minutes of the committed and laidback cast of Showstoppers - that whip up a brand
new bespoke musical in front of your very eyes, in
this awe inspiring improvised musical.
Showstoppers is a musical comedy
powerhouse and watching this extremely talented
cast was like being in the company of friends that
knew how to satisfy with quick-wit, being superfunny and on the ball.
An example of long form improv essentially, inventing scenes and characters on the
spot, musically in this case. The audience are
asked at the beginning of Act 1 to create their own
musical by pitching ideas of where the musical
should be set. Creative ideas were thrown out and
'fairy grotto set in Ireland' was put forward for the
audience to approve and won. Musical styles like
Avenue Q and We Will Rock You are then added to
the pot and almost instantly the cast begin to
deliver our entertaining surprise.
A strikingly relaxed atmosphere pervaded
the show as all cast members refrain from
displaying clueless fear when pressured to deliver
material based on these random ideas. You can't
help but think if the cast will verbally trip up or
interrupt each other or ev [