One of the most eccentric and enjoyable hours on the Fringe. An improv spectacular that brings the house down.
British Theatre Guide
A masterclass in improvisation.
Time Out
Fearsomely able improvisers.
Financial Times
From poems to Pinter, from sonnets to Sondheim: this daring group founded by maverick Ken Campbell takes on any challenge culminating in an authentically Shakespearean masterpiece made up on the spot. From the creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’
In the 16th century, the School Of Night was an underground sect of artists, thinkers, scientists and spies, who some scholars believe secretly wrote Shakespeare's plays. Re-imagined by maverick theatre genius Ken Campbell for the 21st century, this team of bardic improvisers remain as one of his many legacies - improvising plays, poems and music in various genres, always in pursuit of secret commissions! From poems to Pinter, from sonnets to Sondheim, this daring group will take on any challenge, culminating in the impromptu creation of an authentically Shakespearean masterpiece inspired by audience suggestions.
From the creators of the award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical which has enjoyed three sell-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons, numerous tours and London seasons and which was made into a BBC Radio 4 series earlier this year. The cast includes Alan Cox (The Young Sherlock Holmes), Josh Darcy (Hit Me: The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury) Dylan Emery, Sean McCann, Adam Meggido, Oliver Senton (all Showstopper!) and guests.
Following rapturously received performances at the Royal Court, Latitude Festival, Shakespeare's Globe, the Bristol Jam, Elsinore Castle in Denmark and the Old Vic Tunnels, the School of Night bring their unique brand of esoteric theatrics and wordplay to Edinburgh Fringe.
“Ranging from emotion-inspired songs to an entire “lost” Shakespearean play, there seems to be no limit to their imaginations, nor their talents… This is the secret gem of the festival”.
All Festival Highlights shows are participating in the 241 promotion today and tomorrow where you can get two tickets for the price of one. The perfect excuse to check out twice as many shows!
The only exception to this is Lockerbie: Unfinished Business, as it is only doing one performance, today at 4pm at St John’s Church on Princes Street. Tickets are still available and the show will be followed by a panel discussion with guests including Jim Swire and Robert Black.
The School Of Night
Gilded Balloon Teviot (Venue 14)
4-18 August
Start time 17:15
Running time 70 minutes
Tickets £6 - £10
Online Bookings:
Venue | Fringe | Comedy Festival
Phone Bookings:
Venue 0131 622 6552
Fringe 0131 226 0000
Official Website
One of the most eccentric and enjoyable hours on the Fringe. An improv spectacular that brings the house down.
British Theatre Guide
A masterclass in improvisation.
Time Out
Fearsomely able improvisers.
Financial Times
From poems to Pinter, from sonnets to Sondheim: this daring group founded by maverick Ken Campbell takes on any challenge culminating in an authentically Shakespearean masterpiece made up on the spot. From the creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’
In the 16th century, the School Of Night was an underground sect of artists, thinkers, scientists and spies, who some scholars believe secretly wrote Shakespeare's plays. Re-imagined by maverick theatre genius Ken Campbell for the 21st century, this team of bardic improvisers remain as one of his many legacies - improvising plays, poems and music in various genres, always in pursuit of secret commissions! From poems to Pinter, from sonnets to Sondheim, this daring group will take on any challenge, culminating in the impromptu creation of an authentically Shakespearean masterpiece inspired by audience suggestions.
From the creators of the award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical which has enjoyed three sell-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons, numerous tours and London seasons and which was made into a BBC Radio 4 series earlier this year. The cast includes Alan Cox (The Young Sherlock Holmes), Josh Darcy (Hit Me: The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury) Dylan Emery, Sean McCann, Adam Meggido, Oliver Senton (all Showstopper!) and guests.
Following rapturously received performances at the Royal Court, Latitude Festival, Shakespeare's Globe, the Bristol Jam, Elsinore Castle in Denmark and the Old Vic Tunnels, the School of Night bring their unique brand of esoteric theatrics and wordplay to Edinburgh Fringe.
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‘For fans of improvised comedy, this is a must see.’
Read the full review here.
Concluding a hugely successful run at Gilded Balloon, The School Of Night plays its final performance at 5.15pm today. Go on, you know you want to!
‘This a masterclass in the art of bardery.’
Read the full review here.
“The soliloquies they came up with wouldn’t have seemed out of place in the Folio…”
Read the full review here.
‘Original structure, original ideas, a very special refreshing feeling.’
The full review is here.
“Ranging from emotion-inspired songs to an entire “lost” Shakespearean play, there seems to be no limit to their imaginations, nor their talents… This is the secret gem of the festival”.
Read the full review here.
‘By far some of the most intelligent and hilarious comedy you are likely to see at the Fringe.’
The full review is here.
All Festival Highlights shows are participating in the 241 promotion today and tomorrow where you can get two tickets for the price of one. The perfect excuse to check out twice as many shows!
The only exception to this is Lockerbie: Unfinished Business, as it is only doing one performance, today at 4pm at St John’s Church on Princes Street. Tickets are still available and the show will be followed by a panel discussion with guests including Jim Swire and Robert Black.