The Olivier Award-winning phenomenon Showstopper! The Improvised Musical has smashed records once again, extending its West End residency at London's iconic Cambridge Theatre through to July 2026. This extension secures the show's position as the first-ever long-form improv production to enjoy a full West End residency for a fourth record-breaking year.
Fresh from a triumphant run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the jaw-dropping, laugh-a-minute show continues to thrill audiences with its unique premise. Each night, the cast creates a brand-new, fully realized musical entirely on the spot. Audience suggestions—including settings (from Ancient Egypt to a mattress shop), genres (from Sondheim to Lin Manuel Miranda), and the show's title—are woven instantly into hilarious characters, ingenious storylines, and full musical numbers. Every performance is truly a one-off masterpiece.
The Showstoppers troupe features an acclaimed lineup of top comedy and musical theatre talent. The cast includes founding member Ruth Bratt (the first new core member of the Comedy Store Players in nearly 30 years) and Pippa Evans (a BBC Radio 4 regular who recently went viral for singing the lyrics of Hokey Cokey to the tune of Mariah Carey's Without You). The team's deep theatrical ties are evident, with co-founder Adam Meggido directing the West End hit Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
Since its inception in 2008, the company has created over 1,400 new musicals, demonstrating their commitment to mastering every hit show style to keep their audiences and themselves on their toes. Critics consistently hail the show, with Playbill calling it "A consistent audience favourite" and the Daily Telegraph describing it as "So polished, it defies belief."
In addition to the West End dates, the troupe is back on the road with an extended UK tour and has announced special Christmas Kids Show dates at London's Soho Theatre Walthamstow in December. They will also be taking The Kids Show to Bristol and Glasgow in early 2026.
