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This isn’t our first rodeo.
(it also isn’t our first improv festival in london)
Big Scene 2026
In May 2026 the free association launched big scene, the hottest new improv festival in London.
25+ shows. 2 venues. big headliners. international improv teams. best of uk improv. A mad night of karaoke.
HEADLINERS: Cook County Social Club, Tennessee Williams Unscripted, All Star Armando, Mailbox #23, Asian AF.
2025 Grand Opening Weekend
a 5 day festival filled with home grown talent from the London improv scene. this festival marked the opening of London’s home for improv comedy - the free association’s new 100 seat theatre in Southwark, London.
Festival highlights
st doctor’s hospital. this doesn’t leave the room. fabled. heatwave. nana. Starry starry eyes. Kiel Smith Bynoe & Jim Woods
2024 10th Anniversary Festival
A 5 day jam packed festival celebrating the free association’s 10 year anniversary, featuring shows, performers and friends from throughout the history of the company.
Festival highlights
Will Hines, Jim Woods, Sarah Claspell (the bozo's wgis, LA) Brian Jack (Chicago IO) Casey Faye (LA holy shit improV). Austentatious (UK)
