This is the first improv group that Hoopla’s Director (Steve Roe) ever saw, plus the first ever improv company he trained with (teachers John Cremer and Katy Schutte)!
Established in 2004, The Mayday were one of the first companies to bring US Chicago style long-form to the UK and have been hugely influential to Hoopla and the wider UK improv scene. It’s a pleasure to have them at Hoopla’s 20th Anniversary Festival!
“One of the best improvised shows out there…a must see.” Chortle
“I defy anyone to find a better improvisational theatre troupe.” ? Broadway Baby,
“This extraordinary improvised performance has to be seen to be believed.” The Reviews Hub
“Emotionally touching, incredibly funny, rich in narrative twists and charm.” ? The Reviews Hub
“Dark and hilarious!” The Wee Review
“The Maydays are England’s vanguard of long-form improvisation.” Jason Chin, iO Chicago.
“The Maydays are an improv ensemble firmly committed to artistic growth and challenge, unwilling to settle for simple being awesome. It makes them exciting to watch and a pleasure to work with.” Rich and Rebecca Sohn of The Annoyance, Chicago.
“They’re funny, confident, imaginative, charming and not afraid of making themselves look ridiculous. Go see them if you can.” Fringe Review
“First class improv-comedy” The Latest
Plus
The Hoopla Teacher Show! A team of Hoopla’s improv teachers perform a selection of their favourite games and formats from Hoopla’s improv courses.