Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Musicals Comedy

Cambridge Theatre

Performers on stage during Showstopper! The Improvised Musical in London.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical performance on stage with actors in London theater.

Performers on stage during Showstopper! The Improvised Musical in London, UK.

Performers on stage during Showstopper! The Improvised Musical in London theater.

DURATION

1 hr 50 mins with intermission

CLOSING DATE

Until December 15, 2025

AGE LIMIT

Suitable for 12+

from

£22

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Why watch Showstopper! The Improvised Musical?

Calling all improv enthusiasts for this one-of-a-kind, interactive musical! Each run of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is special, and curated by you - the audience.
Put in your suggestions for musical styles, show titles, settings and more and feel personally involved in the creation of a unique singing, dancing and acting spectacle.
The possibilities are endless, so come with an imaginative mind to witness this musical theatre.
This critically acclaimed West End Musical has an Olivier Award to its name for best entertainment and family show.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is a completely improvised show which takes cues from the audience. It premiered in 2008 and has quickly become one of the most famous plays in its genre. The show has toured extensively in the UK before becoming a staple of London’s West End, where it sells out every year.

This unique concept was conceived at an improv comedy workshop that the creators Adam Meggido and Dylan Emery attended in London. The actors take suggestions from the audience who provide the show setting, title, and musicals whose style they then adopt. Book your Showstopper musical London tickets today!

Storyline

The premise of this show is a musical writer on a deadline, that fortunately meets an imaginative audience! The writer needs your help. You get to throw your suggestions out for everything from setting, musical style, and even the title itself.

The Showstopper! cast and musical team then invent a brand new musical live in front of the audience, with rib-tickling characters, incredible dance numbers, and wacky storylines. You walk in with no idea what you will experience, and walk out having filled your belly with laughter, tears, and everything in between. Grab Showstopper musical London tickets today!

Show timings

Mondays: 7:30pm

Cast & crew

Leading Roles: Jonathan Ainscough, Ruth Bratt, Justin Brett, Matt Cavendish, Dylan Emery, Pippa Evans, and more.
Music: Pete Furniss, Nathan Gregory, Calie Hough, Duncan Walsh Atkins, and more.
Production: Dylan Emery, Adam Meggido, Keith Strachan, Suzanna Rosenthal, and Rhiannon Morris.

Note: Producers can not guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

Age & content guide

This show is recommended for ages 12 and above.
Please keep in mind that London theatres do not have an age classification organization. This means that all age recommendations are subjective. Please use your judgment while purchasing tickets for any show.

Cambridge TheatreRead more

One of the five theatres to open in London in 1930, the Cambridge Theatre is a popular West End house. The theatre is designed by Wimperis, Simpson, and Guthrie and occupies a triangular site on Seven Dials near Covent Garden. The Cambridge features interior design by Serge Chermayeff and Anthony Gibbons Grinling, who sculpted the friezes that are visible to date. The theatre boasts one of the most attractive interiors in the West End, having undergone restoration in 1987 after a series of internal changes.

Seating Capacity: 1231

The Cambridge Theatre Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.

Getting there

Address: Cambridge Theatre, 32-34 Earlham Street, London.

Tube: The nearest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly Line).

Bus: Buses servicing the area include 14, 19, 24, 38 and 176.

Facilities & accessibility

Available Facilities: Theatre bar, Cloakroom, Guide dogs and Toilets

Accessibility: Audio Described Performances, Captioned Performances, Signed Performances, Autism Friendly/Relaxed Performances.

Additional information

Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Cambridge Theatre.

Dress Code: Smart and casual wear or semi-formals are recommended. Keep in mind that most London theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

Outside Food: Most theatres do not allow outside food inside the theatres but most of them also have a café or restaurant inside the premises or nearby.

Tickets redemption

You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check in and retrieve your e-ticket.
You will receive an email confirmation with your Showstopper! The Improvised Musical voucher instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID. A physical printout is not necessary.