DIRECTED BY HEATHER URQUHART & JOE SAMUEL

Join this mixed cast in a showcase performance after a full day of outrageous characters, heroic ballads, alien worlds, and unforgettable stories. Blast off into a universe of improvised sci-fi musicals inspired by space epics and cult comedies. Expect melodrama, comedy, harmonies, and possibly an unreasonable amount of tin foil.

LA GANG (ITALY)

In every story there’s a moment that changes everything. “Time Is Running Out” is a journey rushing inevitably toward that moment.  We’re going to ask you where to start and a specific event that is going to happen, no matter what. Then we’ll sing our way toward that crucial turning point… and its unavoidable consequences!

La Gang is an improv troupe based in Rome. Its members come from different improv schools and philosophies, with experience ranging from 10 to 20 years. They met during a two-year Musical Improv course in 2022, and later formed an independent group under the artistic supervision of “i Bugiardini” with the mission of exploring the magical intersection between music and improvisation. Their first show, “Cheers!”, has been performed multiple times across several Italian cities. “Time Is Running Out” is their latest production

BARCELONA IMPROV GROUP (SPAIN)

… is the hottest ticket in town for the opening (and closing) night of this never-before-seen and never-to-be-seen-again musical comedy, complete with show-stopping musical numbers, epic story lines, larger than life characters and a healthy dose of that Broadway sparkle. The audience provides one fabulous suggestion and the players and musician spin them into FIVE brand new all-singing, all-dancing musical journeys that will have you dancing in your seats and humming all the way home.

DIRECTED BY PEDRO LARRAYA

Join this mixed cast in a showcase performance after three full days of a technical exploration into the expressive possibilities of Soundpainting and its potential to craft emotionally resonant compositions ending in a journey through a showcase of dreams to spark reflections on the human condition. You’ve never seen anything like this.

STACEY SMITH (NETHERLANDS)

A single performer. A room full of possibilities. And a completely new musical created right before your eyes. Welcome to Stacejam: the solo musical improv show that has captivated audiences across more than a dozen countries. Armed with nothing but one suggestions, Stacey seamlessly transitions between a cast of eccentric characters, weaving their stories together through spontaneous scenes and brilliant, unscripted songs. 

Stacey Smith is a powerhouse performer, director, and educator with over a decade of experience. Known for her explosive shows, relentless positivity, and unmatched work ethic, she previously served as Artistic Director and Director of Education at the legendary Boom Chicago Theater in Amsterdam, where she was also a mainstage cast member. Originally from Long Island, New York, Stacey grew up steeped in music and musical theater before studying theater, speech, and music at university. She moved to Chicago to pursue comedy, where she trained at The Second City, iO, and The Annoyance, landing her first full-time gig touring with The Second City in 2012.

IMPROMPTUNES (AUSTRALIA)

Australia’s runaway comedy success, Impromptunes, is excited to touch down in Barcelona with their critically acclaimed smash hit, “The Completely Improvised Musical.” Each night the curtain rises on a brand-new, completely improvised musical comedy. Hijinks, hilarity and show-stopping harmonies ensue, created on the spot by Australia's finest improvisers.

Hailed as Australia’s premiere musical improv troupe, Impromptunes has spent over a decade dazzling audiences across Oz with their fast wit, remarkable musicality, and infectious energy. Each night, audiences throw their musical title ideas into the ring and from there, the cast creates a brand-new, never-before-seen musical from scratch, complete with original songs, choreography, and hilarious characters. With a loyal following, rave reviews, sellout shows, and multiple Best Comedy Podcast nominations under their belt, Impromptunes has firmly established themselves as one of Australia’s most exciting and innovative comedy exports!

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS (SPAIN)

Got problems? Wanna hear songs about 'em? In this special cabaret performance, Ella and Joanna spin your pet peeves, hangups and heartbreaks into sultry show-stopping musical numbers to make it all feel better. Everything is 100% improvised and made up on the spot from the licks and the lyrics to the chords and the choruses. Perhaps your struggles will be magically solved through the miracle of music, or perhaps they'll only be made worse. Either way, your woes provide the material, and your hosts provide the jams. And keep an eye out for 2 very special invited guests!

Ella is the co-director of Barcelona Improv Group has trained with some of the most renowned improv teachers and coaches in the world and has studied, performed, taught, and directed in improv schools and festivals around Europe. Joanna Kucharzcyk is an award-winning singer, composer and pianist who received her Master of Music from Karol Szymanowski Academy and Bachelor of Music at the Fryderyk Chopin Music University in Warsaw, Poland.