Edinburgh International Improv Festival
The Edinburgh International Improv Festival returns to Edinburgh from 27th February to 1st March.
About Edinburgh International Improv Festival
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Edinburgh is the world's leading festival city, and in 2020 the Edinburgh International Improv Festival returns to the capital city.
The festival is dedicated to bringing the best improvisational theatre to Edinburgh.
Our focus is the community, within Scotland, the UK and internationally; we
want to build bridges and open a dialogue that allows the art form to grow.
Upcoming Events at Edinburgh International Improv Festival
EIIF Gala: Showstopper The Improvised Musical plus Stu and Garry Improv Show
27th February 2020
Showstoppers need your help! They are on a deadline to write a new musical so come on down to Assembly Roxy on 27th February and help create the next hit musical!
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