Off the Cuff, the Brighton based improvisation troupe, bring their show Off the Cuff are certainly a talented group and present an enjoyable hour of improvisation Although only able to comment on the specific version of the show seen, the most striking element was the detailed and solid structure these improvisers are able to adhere to. When sticking to a tight one hour slot, I can only imagine how easy it might be to let imaginations run away and overrun, or indeed not complete the narrative of the on-stage mystery. Off the Cuff manage to tell a completely satisfying and inventive tale in the time given and a story that, while not always making logical sense, still manages to capture the audience's hearts. Although all the improvisers are certainly competent, Tim Meredith was the performer who really stood out as adding detail, imagination and clarity to each scene. Unlike other performances of this genre, the group are able to comprehensively set the scene and make you believe in the story, no matter how ridiculous it may be. Off the Cuff are certainly a talented group and present an enjoyable hour of improvisation which has some real depth and narrative clarity. They are presented as a comedy group and although there were only moments of this on display this evening, I have no doubt that their ability extends far beyond just tonight's performance. If you are looking for an enjoyable hour of improvisation then you could do worse than stick with this lot.
