The Oxford Imps

The Oxford Imps are the improvisational comedy troupe associated with Oxford University. They are based in Oxford, England, where they perform weekly during University term-time. However they also perform every summer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and have previously toured to Bosnia, Chicago and Providence in the USA.

History

The Oxford Imps formed in 2003, and it is a debated subject as to whether they are Oxford University's first improvisational comedy troupe. As there is little evidence to contest it, many reviews and publications regarding the troupe refer to the group as indeed the University's first improv group, however the group itself does not lay claim to the title.

As of August 2006, the Oxford Imps have performed 126 shows at the Wheatsheaf Pub in Oxford, 75 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, 31 private shows in Oxford, and 3 shows in the USA, making a total of 235 shows, not including street performances. They have also performed radio shows on Oxide Radio, BBC Radio Oxford, and Fest FM.

Famous Members

• Rose Heiney, daughter of Paul Heiney (TV reporter) and Libby Purves (radio presenter and author), finalist in Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2004
• John Gethin, winner of the UK reality TV show Beauty and the Geek (UK TV series)

External links

• http://www.oxfordimps.com/ Official homepage
• Edinburgh Fringe Festival Listing

Reviews:

• http://www.cherwell.org/arts/stage/the_oxford_imps Cherwell Newspaper
• http://www.cherwell.org/arts/culture/anniversary_improvisation Cherwell Newspaper
• http://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/reviews/feature/994/Improvised+Comedy+with+the+Oxford+Imps/ Daily Information
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/stage/2005/06/oxford_imps.shtml BBC article on an Oxford Imps production
• http://www.edinburgh-festivals.com/reviews.cfm?id=964982004 The Scotsman Newspaper

Related Links

• http://www.cherwell.org/beauty_and_geek John Gethin becomes reality TV star