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The Festival
Slapdash is a gathering of the best improvisers in the UK, all in one place for the very first time. No one knows what will happen each night, only that what you see will be totally new, totally unrepeatable. It might be hilarious, touching, or just plain odd. All we can guarantee is entertainment.
Each night three companies will show off their distinctive styles, from a three-headed expert to an improvised musical, from classic forms like the Harold to the improvised Shakespeare. Then the night will finish with an Improv Jam, where all the improvisers work together to create something extraordinary.
It's a feast for those who love improvisation, and a chance for those who don't know what it is to learn to love it.
The Groups
The Maydays - "one of the best improvised shows out there"
**** Chortle
The Scat Pack - "very fine entertainment"
**** Fringe Review
Grand theft Impro - "at the forefront of the revival in impro"
The Guardian
The Improsarios - Runners-up, Make-a-Wish Theatresports Cup 2010
Horse Aquarium - Winners, Make-a-Wish Theatresports Cup 2010
The School of Night - Performers at Latitude, Shakespeare's Globe, Elsinore Castle, The Bristol Old Vic
Friendly Fire - "the highest recommendation I can offer"
***** Remote Goat
Hopla Impro present Music Box
The Space
In January 2010, The Old Vic acquired the license from Lambeth Council to use Tunnels 228-232 beneath Waterloo Station as a performance venue until the end of December following the critical success of Tunnel 228 – a collaborative project between the Old Vic Theatre and Punchdrunk, which combined theatre performance and art installation. BRB (Residuary)’s kind donation of the space has opened up a wealth of opportunity in a highly unusual environment.
The Old Vic's mission is to present all elements of DISCOVERY, for a more affordable ticket price with an eye to new collaborations. The Old Vic Tunnels continues to strive to present work which may be site specific, raw, new, cross media, with a view to attracting a younger audience with Metropolitan flair. The Old Vic's mission is to proudly promote developing artists, and new and undiscovered work by proving them with an outlet for their talent.
This is what Artistic Director Kevin Spacey had to say: “The Old Vic is thrilled to be developing plans for this incredible space, where exciting performances and creative collaborations will feature throughout the year. Inspired by the success of Tunnel 228 last year, this epic space beneath Waterloo Station will again host memorable experiences for visitors.”
The Nursery
The Nursery is a festival of new, devised and improvised theatre in its second year. We operate in non-theatrical spaces, allowing theatre practitioners to showcase new work in a supportive environment. In the autumn, we will be running a three week rep season. We run a bar and a programme of music and food before and after the shows and have ongoing collaborations with two underground restaurants.
21 - 23 July, 7.30pm.
TICKETS - £8.
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21 Jul 10 - 23 Jul 10
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The Nursery and Old Vic co-production in The Old Vic Tunnels
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