Closer Each Day Company
Creators of Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera.
Bristol’s fortnightly iconic comedy hit!
Our fortnightly show
Closer Each Day has run fortnightly at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol, UK, for 15 years and nearly 300 episodes! It is made up of some of Bristol’s best theatre talent and is like no other show out there.
Come and get addicted to something brilliantly fun that won’t ruin your health or relationships – it will just make everything better (every other Monday, at least).
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a binge-watcher, come and find out what will happen next and be uplifted!
Next shows
- Monday 14th September
- Monday 28th September
- Monday 12th October
- Monday 26th October
- Monday 9th November
- Monday 23rd November
Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
Set in the fictional town of Newtown, Closer Each Day is the longest running theatre show outside of London and the world’s longest improvised story.
Drama, romance, intrigue!
Closer brings you all the drama, romance, and intrigue of a traditional soap, but with the comedy and excitement of an unscripted live show, brought to you by an incredibly talented cast.
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Larger than life!
These are recurring, larger than life characters who live in the fictional world of Newtown and whose lives, loves, petty revenges and everything in between we see played out in the show.
The Characters
So far…
Catch up with what happened last time, or delve into our archives to explore this record-breaking improvised story!
Synopses
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Other Shows & Workshops
Besides our regular soap, we have created other joyful shows and trained everyone from professional performers to absolute beginners.
Closer at the Bristol Old Vic!
We are excited to announce a special Christmas season at the Bristol Old Vic! The story continues to unfold after 15 years, but with a festive twist exclusive to these Bristol Old Vic shows – each show begins with a gift taken from the audience, inspiring a completely new story every time. Another tasty ingredient to these 8 shows are the mystery guest stars – adding a further dynamic, unpredictable and hilarious element to this addictive treat of a show. As in all the best British soaps, Christmas is when things really ramp up with juicy storylines and unforgettable moments. What will happen? Let’s find out!
No Expectations
No Expectations: The Improvised Dickens grew out of Steamed: A Dickensian Improvised Christmas Tale, itself inspired by a special performance aboard the SS Great Britain. Since then, the show has toured the South West and enjoyed a successful run at the Wardrobe Theatre. Audience suggestions inspire brand-new Dickensian tales, with orphans, avaricious landlords, and fateful coincidences galore! We have discovered that Dickens’ larger-than-life characters, drama, comedy and cliff-hangers are a perfect match for us!
Our Workshops
We have delivered private masterclasses, corporate training, workshops for schools, and classes for both the public and professional performers across the country. Described as inspiring, fun, supportive and engaging, our sessions draw on years of experience and the unique techniques developed through creating our long-running improvised shows. Some of our workshops include, ‘Unleashing your Creativity’, ‘Improvising the Emotional Way’, ‘An Improv Toolkit for Actors’. ‘Narrative Masterclass for Writers’ and ‘Improvising Forever’. We also love to tailor our offering to whatever you need – get in touch!
Come Join Us!
We are always looking for guest stars to appear in our improvised soap opera and are known for the warm welcome we give them, and the fun they have onstage with us! We are also always open to invite performers to join our regular company workshops. We have built strong connections with improvisers and actors from across the UK and beyond, and we are always keen to make new ones. This is one of the many exciting things about our show – the way we can fold in a whole variety of brilliant performers. If the thought of this wonderfully madcap adventure excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
What People and the Press Say About Us
“So consistently gripping it’s incredible to think it’s created off the cuff.”
Visit Bristol
“Truly brilliant.”
★★★★★ Epigram
“…a vivacious performance.”
Bristol 24/7
“Funny, inventive, fast-paced and sparkling. Loved it!”
David Lloyd, BBC Screenwriter
“Quick-witted, very watchable ensemble, razor-sharp in timing and delivery.”
★★★★ Stage Talk
”...as deft as any script you’ve heard…a bit like a visit to Narnia: unpredictable, but ultimately enchanting.”
Bristol 24/7
”Closer Each Day is a fun and uplifting piece of theatre, perfectly scheduled for dull Monday evenings, that will bring you back time and again.”
Backstage
”Don’t miss the chance to see this entirely spontaneous and deliciously Dickensian show that will leave you asking, ‘Please sir, can I have some more? ”
Stage Talk
(about No Expectations)
”No Expectations: The Unscripted Dickens is improvised ensemble work at its very best. Catch it if you can.”
★★★★ Stage Talk