Three Time Melbourne International Comedy Festival sold out show
CREDITS
Founding Artistic Director Andrew Strano
Creator Andrew Strano
Technicians Meg Deyell, Zach Navarre
Producers Ryan Patterson, Adam Hembree
Cast
Eloise Antoine, Pedro Cooray, Louise Cox, Elizabeth Donald, Gemma Duncan, Jasper Foley, Jessica Greenall, Taylor Griffths, Millie Holten, Matthew Jackson, Ella Lawry, Rob Lloyd, Bridget McClumpha, Melissa McGlensey, Ryan Patterson, Vidya Rajan, Patrick Rehill, Madi Savage, Nikki Spunde, Owen Vandenberg, Caitlin Yolland (and more)
PRODUCTIONS
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Trades Hall 2017, ’18, ’19
Adelaide Fringe Festival, Gluttony 2020, ’22
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2018, ’19
Lithuanian Club 2018
ABOUT
Completely Improvised Potter solemnly swear that they’ll invent hilarious new Harry Potter adventures before your very eyes. After the Goblet of fire chooses an audience suggestion for the title of what could’ve been a Potter book (but wasn’t), Completely Improvised Potter will show you a year at Hogwarts like you’ve never seen it before!
Unrehearsed, unplanned and made up completely on the spot, delight as you meet new Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers, brew polyjuice and maybe, just maybe, defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named!
More magical than Merlin and funnier than a trip to Zonko’s, this is the perfect show for anyone who missed out on their Hogwarts letter.
REVIEWS
"I was very impressed with how well the troupe worked together. Not only did the cast have great chemistry and natural comic timing, but they were quick on their feet... Magical, fun and hilarious."
★★★★★ – LILITHIA
"Whether you’re a Potter-head or just in for some disarmingly brilliant comedy, you’re destined to find Completely Improvised Potter Sirius-ly magical."
★★★★★ – BEAT MAGAZINE
"Grab your wands and your Potter loving friends because Completely Improvised Potter has arrived at the Parlour in Gluttony and it is absolutely hilarious... It is a credit to the cast that they were able to depict the characters with such authenticity and bring them to life in a way that injects new energy into each"
★★★★ – GLAM ADELAIDE
"...an hour of unscripted magic"
★★★★ – MOJO NEWS
"Mischief managed."
★★★★ – THE CLOTHESLINE
"For those of you Potter fans who have still been considering seeing Completely Improvised Potter at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for."
FARRAGO MAGAZINE
"The audience revelled in the mayhem."
STAGENOISE
"What every Potter fan desperately craves - another year at Hogwarts... a hilarious tribute to the Potter-verse from some supremely talented performers."
STAGEWHISPERS
“A legitimately funny show … The title and the story changes every night, but the resulting performance is always as unpredictable and funny as it is unscripted”
THE GUARDIAN
AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
“It was a brilliant night that truly showed how talented these actors are when working with fresh prompts. The hilarity was proved by the ripples of laughter that spread throughout the entire room. I hope these people continue to entertain with their fantastic skills and keep the Harry Potter magic alive” -- Georgie Zambelli
“Terrific performance with any prompt. Great community feel as an audience member. I’m not pandering to anyone when I say this is one of the best experiences I have had in Melbourne and highly recommend to everyone. Thanks to the whole team” - Ellen Mary Grace
“Second year in a row watching this, and it was just as funny as the first time! It was amazing to see the crew put together an hour long play with such a quirky theme. Definitely will be watching again next year!” - Silvia Lee
“Ok, firstly- my sister and I NEVER miss this. We are so impressed with how clever and hilarious the cast are. Guys- keep being bloody awesome. We love it. Saw it tonight and it was amaze. Love your work. Don’t stop.” Phoebe Blanc “A gem of a show. Clever, funny and perfect for Potter nerds. Go see it!” - Louise McCabe
“This show is a must-see for Harry Potter Fanatics!” - Jessica Binion
Photo Credits: Mark Gambino