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Impro Jackpot

Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 Show Dates: 13 Jul 2026-13 Jul 2026

It Could Be You!Potluck theatre that brings the audience into play.A lottery of improv games. Spontaneous performances. And a prize to be won!Once you’ve booked your ticket, you’re already in it to win it! Hosted by Darren Yorke—award-winning theatre-maker, creative facilitator, and the playmaker behind Grand Stretch. Impro Jackpot can be beginners' luck. No experience necessary. Just pure, unadulterated play, where risk meets reward in a room full of people willing to take a chance on us. It’s all to play for. The house always wins—because the house is all of us.Everyone begins in the bingo machine.Anyone can be called up to play through our three rounds, and win!ROUND 1 • Quick Picks: a lottery of gamesROUND 2 • Lucky Lines: six lucky numbers, live-directed playsROUND 3 • Impro Plus: one last chance, double or nothing BONUS BALL: Celebrating our Impro Jackpot winner  Not to worry if your number is called and you don't want to play—just shout "Rollover!" and we'll move quickly along. No pressure at all. Your ball goes back in the drum, so you're in with another chance to say "yes" if the mood takes you—and you're still in the running for the Jackpot. Age Suitability: Recommended for adults. Young people (aged 13 - 17) welcome if accompanied by their adults Warnings: Improvised content / Audience participation DIRECTED BY Darren Yorke CAST Darren Yorke, with Audience Participation TICKETS €16 | €13 (concession)RUNNING TIME 1 hr 45 mins incl 15 min intervalABOUT THE COMPANYOn the scene since 2017, Grand Stretch levels the playing field, makes things happen, and raises your game through improvisation with team spirit.Founded by Darren Yorke and rooted in Keith Johnstone's Impro, Grand Stretch is Ireland’s leading member of the International TheatreSports™ Institute.Making a game of the theatre experience, entertaining and educating audience and players alike, Grand Stretch creates fail-safe conditions for fearless play, collaboration, and performance.

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