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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

A brand-new musical is created on the spot from your suggestions, in this award-winning, must-see phenomenon!

  • 12th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
  • 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest, heading back to The Arts Theatre!

With sixteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results.

These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot!

So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital, Sondheim in the Sahara or Cats in King’s College, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

 

Performances: Fri 12 – Sat 13 Jun 2026

Fri & Sat: 7.30pm

 

Tickets from £22

Facilities

  • Accessibility Guide
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Bar
  • Blue badge parking
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • Luggage storage
  • wheelchair access
  • wheelchair accessible
  • WI-FI
  • WIFI

Accessibility Facilities

  • Accessibility Guide
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Blue Badge Parking
  • Designated wheelchair public toilet
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • Induction loops
  • Staff available to assist
  • Wheel chair accessible
  • wheelchair access
  • Wheelchair accessible
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