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Hoopla Celebrates 20 Years with Anniversary Improv Festival in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Hoopla, the UK's pioneering improv theatre and school, marks its 20th anniversary with a special improv festival at their London Bridge venue from April 10 to May 21, 2026.

Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, Birmingham Rep
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 25, 2025

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed with original songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Price, has the iconic duo of Sherlock Holmes (Ker) and John Watson (Reed) solving a string of mysterious murders on the West End in Victorian England.

Full Cast Set For SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Birmingham Rep has announced the complete cast for the World Premiere of the much anticipated play-with-songs, Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Humphrey Ker and David Reed.

Review: THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON, Wilton's Music Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 12, 2024

'Directed by Adam Meggido and Ali James, The London 50-hour Improvathon is exactly what it says on the tin - a show that takes place over fifty hours in London, bringing together improvisational actors to create an absolutely wild weekend.'

Photos: First Look at THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON: THE WEDDING PARTY
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Check out photos from The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party here!

Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.

SHOWSTOPPER! Announces Residency at The Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021

The Showstoppers are returning to the West End's Lyric Theatre on Monday 15 November for five months of monthly shows. Prior to this move they have two previously annouced West End shows at the Garrick Theatre on Monday 27 September and Monday 11 October.

Marcus Brigstocke & Rachel Parris Announced as Commentators for 2nd Annual ALTERNATIVE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021

Following the success of last year’s glitterfest, Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers are presenting the ‘Alternative Eurovision Song Contest’ for a second year on Saturday 15 May. Comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris are now lined-up to provide pithy commentary.

Tom Allen, Grace Mouat and More to Take Part in ALTERNATIVE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2021

Following the success of last year’s glitterfest, Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers are presenting the ‘Alternative Eurovision Song Contest’ for a second year on Saturday 15 May. Comedian and 'Bake Off’ star Tom Allen will return as commentator.

The Showstoppers Announce 'Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Livestream - Christmas Special'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2020

Olivier Award winners The Showstoppers return to your home screens one final time this year to bring some much needed festive cheer into your living room with a special Christmas edition of their improvised musical livestream.

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Converts Performances to Virtual Format
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

One of the last West End shows to be cancelled before lockdown in March, The Showstoppers turned their final performance at the Lyric Theatre into an impromptu online live stream event, which has since been viewed more than 112,000 times.

VIDEO: The Showstoppers Create New Song 'Hello, Sorry!' in 24 Hours After Being Challenged by Jenna Russell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

Yesterday, Olivier award-winning superstar Jenna Russell became the latest West End star to challenge The Showstoppers to compose a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

Christopher Biggins, Arlene Phillips & More Announced as Judges & for The Showstoppers' EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2020

Celebrity judges, guest stars and the full line-up is today announced for The Showstoppers' Alternative Eurovision Song Contest.

VIDEO: Derren Brown Challenges The Showstoppers to Compose New Song in 24 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

Inspired by his dog, Doodle, two-time Olivier award-winning master of magic and illusion, Derren Brown is the latest star to challenge The Showstoppers to The 24 Hour Musical Theatre Song Challenge.

VIDEO: Derren Brown Challenges The Showstoppers to Compose New Song in the Style of MISS SAIGON in 24 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2020

Two-time Olivier award-winning master of magic and illusion, Derren Brown is the latest star to challenge The Showstoppers to compose a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Challenges The Showstoppers to Compose New Musical Theatre Song in 24 Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2020

Broadway and West End 'Phantom of the Opera' star Ramin Karimloo and his son Hadley yesterday challenged the Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers to compose a brand new musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Challenges THE SHOWSTOPPERS to Write a Song in 24 Hours
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2020

Ramin Karimloo has challenged The Showstoppers to compose a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: THE SHOWSTOPPERS Create A Song in 24 Hours: 'Don't Go Out' in the Style of WEST SIDE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2020

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, West End and Broadway star Elaine Paige launched the 24-Hour Song Challenge by challenging The Showstoppers to compose her a musical theatre song in just 24 hours. The improvisers were to compose a song about having to stay isolated at home in the style of 'West Side Story.'

VIDEO: Elaine Paige Challenges the Cast of SHOWSTOPPER! to Compose a Song in 24 Hours
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2020

West End and Broadway star Elaine Paige today launches the 24-Hour Song Challenge by challenging The Showstoppers to compose her a musical theatre song in just 24 hours.

VIDEO: Watch A Facebook Livestream Of SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
by Marianka Swain - Mar 17, 2020

The show must go on! Although UK theatres have closed their doors for the time being, The Showstoppers decided to still perform their Olivier Award-winning improv for audiences via Facebook livestream. Watch the video here!