Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
05 – 07 Feb 2026
Event details
Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Citizens Theatre!
With fifteen 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 – and it’s all made up on the spot!
So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital, Sondheim in the Sahara or Grease in the Gorbals, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!
Theatre Pass and Supporters priority booking
Wednesday 23 July, 10am
General on sale
Wednesday 30 July, 10am
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
05 – 07 Feb 2026
1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
£28.50 Adult, £16 Child
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Access Pass applies.
Age recommendation
Standard performance 12+
Kids performance all ages
Content note
Due to the improvised nature of the show there may occasionally be strong language and/or adult themes. This does not apply to the kids performance.
Event details
Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Citizens Theatre!
With fifteen 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 – and it’s all made up on the spot!
So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital, Sondheim in the Sahara or Grease in the Gorbals, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!
Theatre Pass and Supporters priority booking
Wednesday 23 July, 10am
General on sale
Wednesday 30 July, 10am
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
05 – 07 Feb 2026
1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
£28.50 Adult, £16 Child
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Access Pass applies.
Age recommendation
Standard performance 12+
Kids performance all ages
Content note
Due to the improvised nature of the show there may occasionally be strong language and/or adult themes. This does not apply to the kids performance.
Creative Team
Artistic Directors
Adam Meggido & Dylan Emery
Movement Director
Ali James
Set Designer
Simon Scullion
Costume & Props Designer
Gabriella Slade
Lighting Designer
Damian Robertson
Head of Sound
Oscar Thompson for Show Works Ltd
Producers
Keith Strachan, Adam Meggido & Dylan Emery
Cast
The rotating cast (in alphabetical order) includes:
Jonathan Ainscough
Ruth Bratt
Justin Brett
Matt Cavendish
Miracle Chance
Julie Clare
Dylan Emery
Pippa Evans
Susan Harrison
Joshua Jackson
Ali James
Sean McCann
Adam Meggido
Philip Pellew
Martha Pothen
Andrew Pugsley
Lauren Shearing
Joy Tan
Lucy Trodd
Heather Urquhart
Duncan Walsh Atkins
Reviews
“So polished, it defies belief.”
Daily Telegraph
“If this is what improv can do, you wonder why anyone bothers writing anything down.”
The Times
“Achingly funny…worth seeing again and again.”
Time Out
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