This month I will be talking to different acts that are taking part in the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. Today I speak to The Oickers about the show Fruit Smoothie.

Shows: Fruit Smoothie
Location: Unity theatre, Liverpool
Date: 20th April
Time: 13:30
Ticket Price: £7 Concessions £6
Link: https://www.acc360.co.uk/unitytheatreliverpool-1602579988-fruit-smoothie-lif-2024.html

Hello! Tell us about your act ? 

We were plucked from different corners of the deepest darkest orchards of North West England and North Wales by the fabulous Liverpool Comedy Improv for our very particular set of skills. The team is an eclectic fruit hamper of fresh strawberries, growing melons and browning bananas.

Admittedly, anyone can do comedy improv but no-one can do comedy improv like we do comedy improv. We guarantee you will leave our shows with a funny taste in your mouth (we could have put that better).

Tell us a little bit about your style of show?

We are unashamedly fans of short form improv and after a 45 minute barrage of puns and general all round silliness, we are sure you will be too!

What other acts are you looking forward to seeing at the festival?

We can see such a wide variety! Looking forward to 1 – Becky Webb and Jen Hardy in Mystery at the Museum, and 2 – Murder Inc (both acts on Friday).

On Saturday, we are keen to see The Insiders 2.0  & Wing It Impro in “A Wake”.

What is the best thing about performing at the Liverpool Improv festival?

We formed as a troupe through Liverpool Comedy Improv, so Liverpool is our spiritual home and it is always a treat to go home and visit the family. 

What are your three favourite things about Liverpool?

• The people of Liverpool are always so friendly and welcoming and we genuinely feel filled with joy whenever we perform there.
• It is our spiritual home
• Liverpool Comedy Improv

Who would be your ultimate dream audience member?

Brian Blessed! 

He is an honorary Oicker (even though he doesn’t know it). He has featured as a suggestion or a character performance regularly in our sessions and shows since our inception and holds a very special place in our collective, fruity heart.

If people want to find out more about you where can they follow you on social media?

www.theoickers.com

On Facebook search for ‘The Oickers’

And Finally finish this sentence – ‘you should see our show at Liverpool Improv Festival because …

…we come from all walks of life, and we celebrate improv in the most joyous way possible: always from a place of joy, kindness, and fun.