Paul Merton's Impro Chums is an improvisational comedy stage show, consisting of comedian Paul Merton heading a cast of Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane[1] and Lee Simpson, as well as a special guest performer.
The show is in a similar format to that given by the Comedy Store Players and its television compatriot, Whose Line Is It Anyway?. The performers act scenes which are suggested by the theatre audience. They perform without scripts, autocue or props, and rely on their wit and speed of thought to create amusing scenarios with the given characters.
Many guests have appeared on the show, including Neil Mullarkey,[2] and Josie Lawrence.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Review: Paul Merton's Impro Chums, Grand Opera House, York, Friday". The Press. 2008-05-19. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ "Paul Merton's Impro Chums". one4review.com. 2004. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ "The Edinburgh Fringe: Fringe 2006 Reviews (13): Paul Merton's Impro Chums". The British Theatre Guide. 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- "Comedy: Paul Merton's impro chums". The Independent. 2005-08-27. Retrieved 2008-06-21.[dead link]
- "Heartfelt laughs from Merton and crack improv team; Paul Merton's Impro Chums Hackney Empire". The Evening Standard. 2004-09-03. Retrieved 2008-06-21.