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This isn’t our first rodeo.
(it also isn’t our first improv festival in london)
in may 2026 the free association will officially launch big scene, the hottest new improv festival in London.
25+ shows. 2 venues. big headliners. international improv teams. best of uk improv. social events
The festival will showcase some of the best improv from all over the uk, alongside incredible headline acts, and guest shows from all over the world.
Join our mailing list, and follow us @bigscenefest for programme, special guest and workshop announcements.
Have a look at our past festivals below and see how much fun you could have
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)
