By Hugh Pearson
Spontaneous Broadway improv group is making its way to the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Friday 4 November to perform their hit show.
Spontaneous Broadway pays tribute to musical theatre while simultaneously satirising it through improvised renditions of famous musicals.
“It’s a lot of fun, it reaches a really broad audience and we love it because of that,” Spontaneous Broadway cast member Russell Fletcher said.
Mr Fletcher said he’s excited to be coming back to Pakenham.
“I really love that theatre, I’ve performed there a few times and it’s good to be in theatres that’s for sure,” Mr Fletcher said.
“We’ve got a pretty solid fan base here. We’ve performed our Spontaneous Broadway show here before and it was really well received.”
The acclaimed improv actors lean heavily on input from audience members during the show.
Audience members will provide the stars of the show with a random title which will be turned into an improvised song.
After a number of pitches, the audience will vote to choose the improvised musical they want to see on the night.
Mr Fletcher said the style of the show makes it feel fresh every time they perform and keeps them on their toes.
“They don’t care if they make mistakes or look silly. It’s all part of the fun. We’re not too precious,” Mr Fletcher said.
“Every show is an opening night and a closing night as well.”
Most plays and musicals are very meticulous when they perform and practise for months or years to nail every little thing.
Mr Fletcher said he likes to encourage chaos in the show to make it more entertaining for those attending.
“Things can go off the rails which we love, and if things are going too easily I kind of challenge them and put them out of their comfort zone and in the moment,” Mr Fletcher said.
Attendees will be treated to the performance of a lifetime from some of Australia’s best and brightest improv actors.
“They’re going to see some of Australia’s most experienced, beloved and passionate improvisation performers,” Mr Fletcher said.
Performers on the night include Amanda Buckley, Rik Brown, Andrew McClelland and Louisa Fitzhardinge.
