The Gorillas‘ cult show – running non-stop for 17 years at the Ratibor. Three directors, members of the festival ensemble, in a competition. They let actors play. They let them sing. They direct and machinate. They perform their own dances. They want to win your favour! 

In German.

The Gorillas' cult show has been running for 16 years non-stop. Three directors (members of the festival ensemble, of course) are competing. They let the others play. They let the others sing. They direct and they scheme. They dance themselves. They want to win your favour!
Saturday, 16 March at 5 pm in German
Saturday, 16 March and Saturday, 23 March at 8.30 pm in English

This show was requested by the participants of the festival: a show without firm structure, free-style improv, a free flight through languages and styles, with (almost) all of the festival’s artists. Improvised theatre full of energy and risks. The Ratibor’s stage will be packed, for the performing cast will be joined by their colleagues playing at other venues as soon as the final curtain lets them hurry back to the Gorillas' home base. Tons of improv at the end of the festival - in three acts with two intermissions. 

In all festival languages

As always, the very last show belongs to the audience. For you get the chance to improvise with some of the players from all over the world – take it! 

In all festival languages

Berlin’s jazz club Schlot has been a regular venue of Die Gorillas (every Tuesday) for 12 years now. In her “bar”, Gorilla Barbara welcomes the most musical of her international colleagues in order to explore the heights and depths of life – soulfully, funny, directly. It’s an improvised, multi-facetted trip through all the circumstances life offers. 

In German and English

A city’s sound has a special ring. This show is about the funny and tragic moments in the everyday life of a big city. What’s special about this is that the inspiration will mostly come from those whose importance for a successful improv show is often underestimated: the musicians. They – in this case Hannu Risku (Stella Polaris/Finland), Gilly Alfeo (Die Springmäuse/Bonn) and Rudy Redl (Die Gorillas) – will inspire the acting cast with their sound files and instruments and push them to peak performances. 

In German and English

We have an anniversary to celebrate: this show is on the festival schedule for the tenth time, and every year it is a pleasure and a joy to witness improv actresses from all over the world meeting on the stage, giving this show their very own, feminine tone. 
In English

It’s one of IMPRO’s long-running hits, and naturally, the audience will determine not only what is sung about at the Improvision Song Contest, but also which country gets the most points for their improvised song. Six singers from six countries take part in the contest, with hip hop or blues songs, arias or hard rock, chansons or songs in the style of Abba. Who has the prettiest voice? Whose lyrics are the most quick-witted? Who touches the audience's hearts most poignantly? And our twelve points go to... 
In all festival languages

Andreas Wolf, several times elected German Theatresports master, is one of the most experienced German improv players. As well as a passionate and marvellous singer. Hence he looked for professional singers who were up for the unpredictable and founded “La Triviata” with them. While it’s more normal for improv to showcase short operas, the Munich ensemble will present a full-length opera on this evening – something unheard of in Berlin!

Andreas Wolf, several times elected German Theatresports master, is one of the most experienced German improv players. As well as a passionate and marvellous singer. Hence he looked for professional singers who were up for the unpredictable and founded “La Triviata” with them. While it’s more normal for improv to showcase short operas, the Munich ensemble, together with members of the festival ensemble, will present a full-length opera on this evening – this is something unheard of in Berlin!
In German and English/all festival languages

Berlin's improv scene meets IMPRO 2014. The first part of the show is a competition for who gets to play the main part – the actors will enter their favourite improv games, and the audience will then choose one actor. The audience then endows him or her with a new identity, thus marking the birth of the star of the second half... 

In German

Berlin's improv scene meets IMPRO 2014. The first part of the show is a competition for who gets to play the main part – the actors will enter their favourite improv games, and the audience will then choose one actor. The audience then endows him or her with a new identity, thus marking the birth of the star of the second half... 

In English