Showstopper! The Improvised Musical | Trailer

See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Please be upstanding for the unicorn national anthem

Feat. Ruth Bratt and Heather Urquhart. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

He's Just Not That Into You #shorts

Pippa Evans, Andrew Pugsley and Joshua Jackson. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E10 - Reuben Kaye

Andrew, Ali and Justin have a lovely chat to Reuben Kaye!  Andrew allows most of what he says to make it into the episode uncensored. They play a game about something-ifying a musical. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. That's it for Season 5! Catch us next for for Season 6, which is the same but next year!   showstopperthemusical.com

Spooky economics (spookonomics) #shorts #improv #halloween #musicaltheatre

Adam Meggido, Pippa Evans, Andrew Pugsley, Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Thor's adult haircut #impro

#ImproChallenge with Joshua Jackson, Philip Pellew and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Henry VIII is behead over heels again #shorts #sixthemusical #impro

'Catherine 4' in the style of Six, from 'Behead Over Heels' (feat. Pippa Evans and Susan Harrison) #improv #musical #comedy

Does Anybody Really Know Where They're Going? #shorts #impro #musicaltheatre

Andrew's ode to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K #impro

#ImproChallenge with Andrew Pugsley and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Showstopper! Corporate Training

The Showstoppers have participated at corporate functions all over the world, in awards ceremonies, in-house training weekends, end-of-conference entertainment and more. Within the cast we have decades of experience in leading workshops in corporate environments. The skills you need to be able to improvise are hugely transferable and dozens of leading companies in the UK (and hundreds in the US and Canada, where this is very mainstream) have used improvisational techniques to train their staff. We have working with a host of corporate clients and institutions, including Unilever, Mother, Wella, Rentokil and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Book the Showstoppers: https://showstopperthemusical.com/book-the-showstoppers/ Email Suzanna Rosenthal at bookings@showstopperthemusical.com or call +44 (0)20 7436 2244

Showstopper! Christmas Parties

The Showstoppers have brought their unique brand of comedy and music to weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, anniversaries and dozens of other parties and engagements. If you are looking for an unforgettable addition to an event, then book the Stoppers! Book The Showstoppers: https://showstopperthemusical.com/book-the-showstoppers/ Email Suzanna Rosenthal at bookings@showstopperthemusical.com or call +44 (0)20 7436 2244

When dealing with goats keep it simple to start with

Adam Meggido imparts his goat herder wisdom to Ali James #improv See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

You Can Stand Under Joshua and Ruth's Umbrella-ella-ella #impro

#ImproChallenge with Joshua Jackson, Ruth Bratt and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Is this a dealbreaker for you? #shorts

Susan Harrison and Adam Meggido, with Justin Brett, Andrew Pugsley and Ruth Bratt. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E9 - Nic Myers

Andrew and Ali join awesome West Ender Nic Myers to discuss Cabaret, Swingo and the perfect morning. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. Catch Showstopper! on tour - showstopperthemusical.com (https://showstopperthemusical.com)

Philip and Duncan take on the Impro Musical Opposites Challenge

#ImprovChallenge with Philip Pellew and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Justin and Ruth's Double Entry Problem

The amazing adventures of Ice Cream Boy (Justin Brett) and Tax Return Girl (Ruth Bratt). See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Ruth and Andrew take on the Search History Challenge

#ImprovChallenge with Ruth Bratt, Andrew Pugsley and Duncan Walsh Atkins, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 meets Leopard Print Maxi Smock. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Why do supervillains always explain their masterplan? #shorts

Blofeld (Adam Meggido) explains why he always explains his plans to James Bond (Andrew Pugsley). See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

It is your time with that lady #shorts

Adam Meggido gets advice on dating from a magical rock (Pippa Evans) See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

It's a job, innit #shorts

Maude (Ruth Bratt) gets paid hourly to operate the hot tub bubbles and Reginald (Justin Brett) brings her a fish paste sandwich (feat Andrew Pugsley and Adam Meggido). See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E8 - Rufus Hound

Andrew, Ali and Duncan talk to Rufus Hound about the mechanics of comedy and getting engaged on stage. Ali and Andrew are at the festival and have some reccommendations for you but it'll be over by the time you read this, so do with that what you will/ Autumn tour tix onsale now! showstopperthemusical.com (https://www.showstopperthemusical.com)

Unfortunately we didn't make it to the Olympics

Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd's entry in the Olympic breaking final. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

What audiences think of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical #edfringe

Live on at Edinburgh Fringe, on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E7 - Zizi Strallen

There are the Clintons, there are the Kennedys, and then there are the Strallens... Ali and Andrew chat to Zizi about her forthcoming concert performance of Oklahoma - and being naughty with Judy Dench on the set of Cats.   Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys!   Catch us at the Edinburgh Fringe! www.showstopperthemusical.com (https://www.showstopperthemusical.com)

Hermes gets some customer feedback #shorts

In Ancient Greece, Hermes the Messenger (Ali James) gets it in the neck. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Big Tesco dreams

Ruth Bratt and Pippa Evans improvise a song about getting to work in Tescos, in the show Clean Up On Aisle 7 from Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

I'm afraid you'll writer a letter #impro

In the hot tub, Andrew Pugsley and Pippa Evans discuss their torrid affair and the lost art of letter writing. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

What if the chandelier from Phantom of the Opera had a song?

#ImprovChallenge with Philip Pellew and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

A classic will neigh won't neigh

Simon (Adam Meggido) accuses Elaine (Ruth Bratt) of theft, to the disapproval of the chorus of 750 horses. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E6 - Katie Pritchard

Ali and Andrew are joined by musical comedian Katie Pritchard, as well as Showstopper Musical Supervisor Duncan Walsh Atkins. Ali ups the difficult with a guess-the-lyric game and they sing about realising your dreams. Watch Katie's Disco Ball on ITVX here - https://www.itv.com/watch/katie-pritchard-disco-ball/10a3844 Tickets for Showstopper! here - www.showstopperthemusical.com (https://www.showstopperthemusical.com)  

Sociology 101 with The Showstoppers

His majesty (Andrew Pugsley) kingsplains the role of women to his daughter (Pippa Evans) in the style of Avenue Q. Also featuring Ruth Bratt and Susan Harrison. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Lucy and Jonathan take on the Impro Musical Opposites Challenge

#ImprovChallenge with Lucy Trodd, Jonathan Ainscough and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Adam improvises a World Password Day PSA (in song)

#ImprovChallenge with Adam Meggido, Ethan Pascal Peters and Jordan Paul Clarke See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Jonathan improvises Shakespeare a birthday sonnet

#ImprovChallenge with Jonathan Ainscough, Lucy Trodd and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Ali captures the dreamy essence of midnight for the AI impro challenge

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Jonathan stays resilient in the face of an AI impro challenge

#ImproChallenge with Jonathan Ainscough, Ali James and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E4 - Andrew Pepper

Andrew, Ali and Chris talk to a second Andrew about Funny Things that might happen on the way to a forum, and about how life is a Cabaret. Chris Ash on keys!

Susan goes on an AI impro adventure

#ImproChallenge with Susan Harrison, Lucy Trodd and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Ethan Improvises A Song About A Surprise Object

#ImproChallenge with Ethan Pascal Peters, Philip Pellew and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Andy takes on the AI impro challenge

#ImproChallenge with Andrew Pugsley, Joshua C. Jackson and Duncan Walsh Atkins. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E3 - Beverley Klein

Ali, Andrew and Matt chat to Beverley Klein about her intimidating CV! Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! showstopperthemusical.com

Jonathan and Phillip Sing About A Surprise Object

#ImproChallenge with Jonathan Ainscough, Phillip Pellew, Dylan Emery and Jordan Paul Clarke. See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

Joshua Serenades You On Valentine's Day

#ImproChallenge with Joshua Jackson, Joy Tan and Duncan Walsh Atkins See us live on tour and in the West End: https://showstopperthemusical.com/

S5 E2 - Alex Young

Andrew, Ali and Ruth talk to Alex Young about falling off stages, playing Sondheim and the things that Jamie Parker's voice does to people.   Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys!   Get tickets to the Southend Improvathon here (https://www.wegottickets.com/southend48thon) , and check out the London Improvathon here (https://www.improvathon.co.uk/) !   Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is touring now - www.showstopperthemusical.com (https://www.showstopperthemusical.com)  

S5 E1 - Jon Robyns

Can you believe it's a New Year and a new season of The Showstopper Podcast? We've made it all the way to our 5th season, and we have a brilliant line of guests in store for y'all this year! Andrew and Susan (Ali off sick again, but back next month!) chat to Jon Robyns about Valjean, the Phantom and having a nice lie in on a Sunday. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys.

What do the kids think? | The Showstoppers' Christmas Kids Show

A festive improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers. If your children could create their very own dream musical – where would they start? The Showstoppers’ Christmas Kids Show takes kids’ ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, in front of their very noses. Together we’ll explore magical kingdoms as kids decide where the story is set, what happens next and who the characters are. Shaun the Sheep meets Dora at the North Pole? Done! PAW Patrol help Father Christmas deliver presents? No problem! Peppa Pig and Spiderman build a snowman? Of course! From their imaginations to the stage – everything is made up on the spot entirely from audience suggestions, but grown-ups take heed: we ONLY take suggestions from kids! The Showstoppers – creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical and winners of the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and Family Show – return to The Other Palace following their 2019 residency. Get your Christmas holiday off to a hilarious start with The Showstoppers’ Christmas Kids Show! 21st-23rd December, The Other Palace (West End) https://theotherpalace.co.uk/the-showstoppers-christmas-kids-show/

S4 E10 - Ako Mitchell

Ali's off sick, so Andrew and Susan chat to the phenomenal Ako Mitchell about Caroline Or Change, The Color Purple, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Among his numerous talents, Ako has the best laugh in the business.   Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys!

Ruth and Justin sing a song about Queen Victoria and her tall husband Albert

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is coming to the Victoria Theatre Halifax on Thursday 16th November 2023. Book here: https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/whats-on/showstopper-improvised-musical

The Showstoppers' Christmas Kids Show | Trailer 2023

A festive improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers. If your children could create their very own dream musical – where would they start? The Showstoppers’ Christmas Kids Show takes kids’ ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, in front of their very noses. Together we’ll explore magical kingdoms as kids decide where the story is set, what happens next and who the characters are. Shaun the Sheep meets Dora at the North Pole? Done! PAW Patrol help Father Christmas deliver presents? No problem! Peppa Pig and Spiderman build a snowman? Of course! From their imaginations to the stage – everything is made up on the spot entirely from audience suggestions, but grown-ups take heed: we ONLY take suggestions from kids! The Showstoppers – creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical and winners of the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and Family Show – return to The Other Palace following their 2019 residency. Get your Christmas holiday off to a hilarious start with The Showstoppers’ Christmas Kids Show! 9-10th December, Woolwich Works 21st-23rd December, The Other Palace (West End) Tickets: https://showstopperthemusical.com/upcoming-shows/