Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Waterside Arts

Name: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Waterside Arts
Start: 2018-07-26T19:30:00
End: 2018-07-26T21:30:00
Location: Waterside

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor Posted 21 May 2018

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Waterside Arts, Sale

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Waterside, Manchester 26 July 2018 Tickets from £15.00 — Book now

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Trafford’s Waterside Arts Centre.

With ten 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 of this award-winning show 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 – all just made up on the spot.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Waterside, Manchester 26 July 2018 Tickets from £15.00 Book now

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