Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show

The show promises an evening of wonderfully unscripted, cutting-edge comedy, featuring fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, and laugh-out-loud surrealism. Merton and Webster, who are also a married couple, will be joined by their old friend and improv virtuoso Mike McShane, along with other special guests. The show is designed to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness, all deftly conjured up on the spot based on suggestions from the audience.

Paul Merton is a well-known figure in the world of comedy, with a long-standing presence on BBC Radio 4's "Just A Minute" and TV shows such as "Have I Got News For You" and "Room 101". His autobiography, "Only When I Laugh," reached the Sunday Times bestseller Top 102. Merton has also co-starred with Webster in the Channel 5 travel series "Motorhoming with Paul Merton and Suki Webster," which has aired for two series.

Suki Webster, a founding member of Paul Merton's Impro Chums, has toured the world with them and has appeared in a West End run of "One Word Improv" with Eddie Izzard. She has also written and starred in the comedy-drama series "My Obsession," which aired on Radio 4 in June 20192. Webster's TV work includes appearances in "Giles Wemmbley Hogg" (BBC 2) and Ross Noble's directorial debut "The Catchment" (Sky).

As the tour progresses, audiences across the UK can expect an evening of sensational improvised comedy that showcases the talents of these two masters of comedy improvisation. With their quick wit, inventive storytelling, and infectious joy, Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show is sure to be a highlight of the 2025 comedy calendar.

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Venue Details

The Anvil is a 2 minute walk from the train station and a 6 minute walk from the bus station.
There is a taxi rank at the train station as well as a mini cab service.
The nearest car park is in The Malls, enter the car park via Alencon Link and keep right, there is a lift down to the Anvil.

Box Office Numbers
01256 844244
Box Office Hours
10:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday - Open until 20:00 on performance nights

Accessible Seating
The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. For further information please contact the venue on 01256 844 244

General Rules
No cameras
No video or audio recording equipment
No food
No smoking

Children Rules
Under 16's will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult

Nearest Hotels
The Red Lion Hotel 10 Minute walk, 0.4 miles
Premier Inn - Town Centre 10 minute walk, 0.4 miles
The Village Hotel 17 minute walk, 0.8 miles