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COMEDY / IMPROV

Rhinoceros’ Big Comedy Cabaret

Fast-paced character driven comedy.

"Side-splitting" improv team Rhinoceros host an unforgettable evening of alternative comedy. Joined by an all-star guest line-up of London’s best character, improv, sketch, and clown comedians – get ready for a Thursday night you’ll never forget!

Rhinoceros are one of the hottest improv comedy teams on the London circuit today. Made up of a team of experienced improvisers and actors, they create a quick-witted hilarious comedy show full of larger-than-life characters – all made up on the spot from your suggestions!

For their Big Comedy Cabaret, Rhinoceros curate an exclusive line-up of some of London’s best established and up-and-coming alternative comedians. Expect weird, wonderful and wacky comedy that’s “guaranteed to make you howl with laughter!” (Audience review)

It’s a guaranteed good time – but don’t just take it from us, hear what our audience have to say!

GUEST ACTS JOINING RHINOCEROS:

NINA SMITH as DEBBIE DONGLER

Nina Smith is an award winning comedian and actress. TV work includes BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 4 Comedy. Winner of the Funny Women Awards with double act Twisted Loaf.

"Surreal, silly and beautifully performed, reminiscent of Cardinal Burns and in the case of Smith- Rowan Atkinson" Huffington Post

“balances on a knife edge of genius and mental illness.” **** The List

AVOCADO IMPROV

Brothers from other mothers, Hamza and Jake discover characters, scenes and story-lines on the spot, without the faintest idea what might happen next. Take a journey with Avocado as they pull an ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAY out of thin air; turning truth into belly laughs, tension into surprise... imagine Tarantino meets Spinal Tap. Buy a ticket, take the ride.

ELLA THE GREAT

It’s magique…

Internationally acclaimed clown, Ella The Great tip-toes from the circus ring into exquisite Drag king territory as the enchanting Richard Melanin The Third

Inviting audiences into a world of possibilities where no two encounters are the same. Ella The Great “lights up the stage” (Scotsman)  a favourite on the London drag, cabaret and comedy circuits, specialising in playful, subversive acts with quick wit and lasting charm.

OLLIE WEST

Ollie West is a alternative comedian, who makes up 1/3 of Big Zeus Energy (Leicester Comedy Festival best Debut nominees). His recent Edinburgh show Nightwatchman received critical acclaim and returned to London for a short sell out run. And he was once Artist in Residence for a theatre that hadn’t been built.

“A night out at a Rhinoceros comedy show will leave your face hurting from laughter and put you in the best mood ahead of the weekend!”
“The improv was amazing- me and my fiancee had such a fun night!’
“Fab Fun. Amazing performances, so many laughs…”
“Some of the strangest, whackiest and side splitting comedy going… guaranteed to make you howl with laughter!”
COVID-19 Safety
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.

Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.

Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.