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Since its inception in early 2015, The Spontaneous Players have become one of the most critically-acclaimed improv comedy troupes in the United Kingdom.
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In addition, Spontaneous Sherlock was one of the biggest free shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2015, 2016 and 2017 performing to over 6000 people each Fringe.
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In 2018, Spontaneous Potter made its debut year at the Edinburgh Fringe with Gilded Balloon, completely selling out its entire 26-night run, and winning the Scottish Comedy Award for Best Variety.
Reviews and Awards
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Scottish Comedy Award 2018, Best Variety (Winners)
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"Flawlessly executed improv comedy... pure, unadulterated hilarity" - EdFringeReview (★★★★★)
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"Side-splitting laughter across the entirety of the performance" - Three Weeks (★★★★★)
"These guys are going to be huge" - Breakneck Comedy (★★★★★)
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"Manic laughter" - Lumber Room (★★★★★)
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"Unbeatably clever" - Edinburgh Guide 2017 (★★★★★)
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""An ingenious, laugh out loud show... perfect for Potterheads and muggles alike" - Edinburgh Guide 2018 (★★★★★)
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Derek Award, Best Free Show Edinburgh Fringe 2017 (Winners)
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"Raucously funny... the highlight of the Fringe so far!" - TV Bomb (★★★★)
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"It’s no surprise that Spontaneous Sherlock has punters lining up along the pavement... if you're a fan of Sherlock, you must see this show" - Broadway Baby (★★★★)
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"Spontaneous Sherlock is an infectiously riotous whirlwind of a show... orders of magnitude better than Benedict Cumberbatch" - EdFringeReview (★★★★)
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"Side-splitting and absurd... their quick wit and ridiculous story lines left audiences hyperventilating" - Three Weeks (★★★★)
"Virtually non-stop hilarity... deliciously daft, utterly irresistible comedy" - Essential Surrey (★★★★)
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"Professional quality improv done so, so right... certainly an event which lives up to its own hype" - Edinburgh49 (★★★★)