Join Improv Discovery at The Cross Keys in Thame, for a night of fast-paced, unscripted comedy! Enjoy improv shows featuring local groups at their most spontaneous, plus improv jams where anyone can jump in—completely voluntary, no pressure, just fun!

The Improv Discovery jam is co-hosted with Carried Away Improv, a local performance group that brings even more energy and creativity to the mix.

Our jams are pay what you like—or nothing at all. Our shows are £10 and booking in advance is recommended as they often sell out.

The Cross Keys is the perfect venue—great atmosphere, great drinks, and a welcoming crowd. Come be part of the magic with Improv Discovery!

Upcoming shows

Friday 22nd August, The Cross Keys Pub, Thame.

Friday 19th September, The Cross Keys Pub, Thame.

Upcoming Jams

Friday 15th August, The Cross Keys Pub, Thame.

Friday 3rd October, The Cross Keys Pub, Thame.

Shows & Jams at The Cross Keys, Thame – Spontaneous, Hilarious, and Open to All!

Acts

Awkward Actors (Short-form Improv)

Fast, fearless, and a little bit cheeky—Awkward Actors are a short-form team who turn games into gold. Expect rapid-fire scenes, quick character swaps, and high audience interaction. With charm, chaos, and comic instinct, they thrive on keeping you laughing and never knowing what’s next.

Carried Away presents: Multiversal Madness (Interactive Narrative)

Ever wondered how one decision might shatter reality? In this choose-your-own-adventure show, the audience decides which way the story warps. Watch worlds split, merge, and derail in this genre-bending, interactive sci-fi comedy. Surreal, inventive, and totally unstable—no two journeys are the same.

The Loneliest Road (Slow-burn Improv)

A two-person improvised show performed by Matt Sparkes and a new guest each time. Set on a quiet, endless highway, it captures the strange intimacy of a long car journey—side by side, nowhere to be but here. This is slow-burn improv at its most atmospheric: when the small talk fades and only the road remains.

Playing for Laughs (Playful Absurdity)

This is improv that doesn’t behave. Playing for Laughs serves up oddball characters, nonsense logic, and games gone gloriously wrong. With big energy and big risks, it’s unpredictable, irreverent, and totally unserious. You might not know what’s happening—but you’ll enjoy the ride.

Barnstormers (Emerging Long-form)

Born from weekly workshops, Barnstormers are a new long-form ensemble finding their feet on stage. Each performance draws from recent rehearsal discoveries—bringing evolving formats, bold choices, and in-the-moment growth. Expect heart, curiosity, and the excitement of a team learning to fly.

Atomic Wasp (Long-form improv)

Sharp, punchy, and unafraid to sting—Atomic Wasp brings long-form with teeth. Their scenes unfold with commitment, clever turns, and fierce group mind.