The Oxford Imps

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The Oxford Imps are an improvisational comedy troupe associated with Oxford University. They are based in Oxford, England, where they perform every Monday during University termtime at The Wheatsheaf pub.

They were reviewed as "the best improvised comedy show I have ever had the pleasure to witness" by Edinburgh Fringe festival magazine ThreeWeeks in 2007.

History

Four Imps performing at the 2011 Wychwood Festival

The Oxford Imps formed in 2003, and it is a debated subject as to whether they are Oxford University's first improvisational comedy troupe. As there is little evidence to contest it, many reviews and publications regarding the troupe refer to the group as indeed the University's first improv group, however the group itself does not lay claim to the title.

Since 2004, the Imps have performed at the Edinburgh Fringe each year.[1] They have previously toured to Bosnia, France, and Utrecht in the Netherlands. They have also toured numerous times to Chicago and Providence, and have performed in Nashville.

They have performed radio shows on Oxide Radio, BBC Radio Oxford, and Fest FM.

TV appearance

The Oxford Imps with the Eggheads

On 25 March 2009, the Oxford Imps' appearance on British daytime TV quiz Eggheads was broadcast on BBC2.

Alumni Improv Groups

Imps alumni have continued their passion for improvisation founding groups around the world, including:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Edinburgh Fringe Festival Listing.
  2. ↑ Swords Website
  3. ↑ "Austentatious: An improvised Jane Austen novel". Austentatious. January 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
Reviews

External links


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