On the 11th October, London based improv troupe, Punderstandably are performing their show Improv Towers, as part of the Launch Pad show at The Miller, in London Bridge. To celebrate the troupes new line up and new show of the new season, we gave them a chance to do a bit of a troupe takeover so you can meet the new line up and find a bit more about them! Starting with our tallest member, James Barass-Banks.

Hello James! tell us about yourself

I’m a gingerbread dinosaur who’s terrified of gummy bears

How did you get into improv?

Really by chance, I saw a random drop in and figured I’d give it a go as it was something I hadn’t done before. That was a year ago and now I’m having fun on stage.

What’s your favourite type of improv you have done so far?

Any improv that allows my imagination to run wild. I love bringing that storytelling element together with sheer randomness!

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to do improv?

It is impossible to do it wrong, so go with your first instinct and see what happens. It’s like cooking with a blindfold on.

Three words why people should see you at The Miller Launch Pad?

Ben Get’s Naked or giggles are free

Which ever works for you, it’ll be a laugh and a bit random

Quick Fire found

Answer with first answer comes to mind

Favourite film

Small soldiers

Favourite band

Linkin Park

Best advice you have ever been given

Michelangelo sculpted the thinker because the do-er wouldn’t sit still

Best place you have been on holiday

A pillow fort made in the living room it was a perfect day

Favourite colour

Purple

Favourite action hero

damn this is hard – I’m going for two – Hulk and Captain America

Marmite love or hate?

ewww

One thing you can’t live without

air

Last book you read

fear and loathing in las vegas, random but great book!

Favourite website

9gag

Which actor would you play your part in your life story if it was a film?

David tennant – we’re about the same height I think

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time ?

Surviving the nuclear apocalypse that seems inevitable right now

See Pundestandably Improv, 11th October at The Miller Pub, London Bridge from 7pm