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Improbable Co-artistic director, member of @comedystoreplayers.com, real name Len.

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Your eyes do not deceive you. Penny Dreadfuls legend and hit playwright David Reed with us on Sunday. That fella is pure class.

05.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New Satsuki just dropped. πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

27.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Devoted and Disgruntled is rooted in the principle that 'whoever comes are the right people.'

If the question 'What are we going to do about Theatre and the Performing Arts?' inspires, invigorates or even infuriates you β€” you are one of the right people.

Book tickets here: buff.ly/1hYXk0x

04.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poems On A Pole Episode Two is here!

This month, Matilda performs her own poem, Still Here

You can watch the poems on our website here: buff.ly/5TdcwpU

And subscribe to Matilda's Substack for more here: buff.ly/2ESMMyK

03.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poem on a Pole: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver Jan '26
Poem on a Pole: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver Jan '26 YouTube video by Matilda Leyser

youtu.be/wD-dXP-PN_M?... Poem on a pole. Wild geese by Mary Oliver Matilda Leyser.

28.02.2026 11:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come join us at either 7pm or 8.30pm tonight at Museum of Comedy

26.02.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"What can I say that might make you give up a bank holiday weekend in May to come and do some work?"

Our Executive Producer, Kathryn Bilyard, invites you to Devoted and Disgruntled 2026.

Read the full invite: buff.ly/Lb29A5t

Get your tickets: buff.ly/e4Tzio8

Image: Corrine Cumming

26.02.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The craft behind Totoro, from Principal Puppeteer Matthew Leonhart. β˜ΊοΈπŸ’š

#FindYourSpirit

26.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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My Neighbour Totoro Announces New Casting as West End Run Marks One Year The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new casting for the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which marks one year in the West End this March

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new casting for the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which marks one year in the West End this March

25.02.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A top team of improvisers at the London Comedy Store this Sunday 1st. What better way to celebrate St David's Day? See you there!

25.02.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder what the energetic dancing is going to be this year? The 80s gives us lots of options!

If you like low-key chaos and lots of fun, you should pop over to the Pleasance this weekend.

www.improvathon.co.uk

24.02.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This year, we've introduced Support Devoted & Disgruntled, a donation that helps us to offer free places to artists from marginalised backgrounds and goes towards the real, rising costs of holding this space.

To help support D&D, book a ticket or donate via our website: buff.ly/DepGcx9

19.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This’ll be good.

18.02.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Run At It Laughing

Come see this evening of comedy turns which I’ve curated www.museumofcomedy.com/run-at-it-la...

18.02.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rachel Parris AND Marcus Brigstocke guesting? Holy macaroni that is one tasty line up.

18.02.2026 11:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Matilda Leyser | Substack Mother, Writer, Aerialist, Pole Dancer, Artistic Director, Performer, Facilitator, Wife, Friend, Daughter, Sister, Warrior, Wonderer, Bread-maker, Swimmer, Squirrel, Panther. Click to read Matilda…

For more of Matilda’s β€˜Adventures in Wellness’ follow her Substack here:

buff.ly/dPmHdft

17.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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During ’25, pole dancing became an integral part of Matilda’s recovery from leukaemia. Towards the end of the year, her biopsies picked up a relapse, so throughout '26, alongside and as part of the development of Lifelines, she will be performing Poems on a Pole once a month, here: buff.ly/SsbABva

17.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It is so good.

14.02.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Churchill's Urinal β€” A new comedy by and starring Rosie Holt, with additional material by Stewart Lee Directed by Daniel Clarkson

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
I have written a play. I am in the play. I am beyond excited.
Please come see it, at @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social May 13th-6th June. Tickets : kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/chu...

13.02.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 256 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 3
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Giggles guaranteed.

13.02.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜Tao of Glass’ makes it return atΒ @sohoplace FACTORY INTERNATIONAL, IMPROBABLE AND NICA BURNS PRESENT *Photo - Tristram Kenton* *THE WEST END PREMIERE OF - TAO OF GLASS BY PHILIP GLASS AND PHELIM MCDERMOTT OPENING @SOHOPLACE FROM 24 JULY 2026 Factory International, Improbable and Nica Burns today announce the West End premiere of Tao of Glass, composed by Philip Glass, written by Phelim McDermott…

'Tao Of Glass' makes it's return to @sohoplace.

Factory International, Improbable and Nica Burns present the West End premiere of 'Tao Of Glass' @sohoplace opening from the 24th July 2026.

Tickets at www.sohoplace.org

11.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Maybe find your way to hope, and even joy.'

Improbable Co-Artistic Director Matilda Leyser invites you to this year's Devoted and Disgruntled at Shoreditch Town Hall in London, 2-4 May 2026.

To read her full invitation and to get your tickets, visit: buff.ly/4LQSLKr

πŸ“Έ Corinne Cumming

12.02.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sho Totoro 🀝 Butterflies πŸ¦‹

#FindYourSpirit

12.02.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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People all over the world have one thing in common! 🌎🀝

12.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Catch Monica if you can. Amazing energy and so, so, soooo funny.

11.02.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Legend of Comedy Award winners The Comedy Store Players return tomorrow Thursday 12th Feb to perform a 2 hour improv comedy show at the Y Theatre. Josie Lawrence, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson and Kirsty Newton on piano.

With special guest Rachel Parris.

11.02.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Tao of Glass To Make Its West End Premiere At @sohoplace Tao of Glass, created by composer Philip Glass and writer and co-director Phelim McDermott, will receive its West End premiere at @sohoplace this summer.

Tao of Glass, created by composer Philip Glass and writer and co-director Phelim McDermott, will receive its West End premiere at @sohoplace this summer.

11.02.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
The London 50-Hour Improvathon | Pleasance Theatre Trust

Traitors? Meh. You wanna see people's brains dissolving in real time watch them improvise for 50 hours straight. www.pleasance.co.uk/event/london...

10.02.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… COSI FAN TUTTE #EnglishNationalOpera - All's fairground in love and deceit, as conductor #DinisSousa paces a brilliant cast and orchestra perfectly in this classy revival -review @davidnice.bsky.social www.theartsdesk.com/opera/cosi-f...

07.02.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday July 17th: Improv comedy at the Thorington open-air theatre in Suffolk. Beautiful setting. With Lauren Shearing, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Josie Lawrence, Ruth Bratt and Steve Edis on piano. www.comedystoreplayers.com/events/thori...

08.02.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1