Improtheaterfestival Würzburg

Improvisation from Around the World in Würzburg

The Improtheaterfestival Würzburg is one of the most significant gatherings of the international improvisation theatre scene in Europe. Improvisation theatre is created without a script: scenes, characters, and entire stories are invented in the moment, often at the audience's suggestion. This very unrepeatability is what makes the festival so appealing – no two evenings are the same.

Shows and Formats

Every October, the festival presents between eight and twelve shows on various Würzburg cultural stages. The programme consists of innovative show formats submitted by ensembles from around the world, as well as the festival's own productions featuring international guests. The range extends from long-form narrative theatre and musical improvisation to pointed short formats.

Workshops with International Tutors

In addition to the evening shows, the festival also serves as a training platform: multi-day intensive workshops, lasting around twelve hours, teach players techniques at different levels, led by internationally recognised tutors. Places are in high demand and are allocated by lottery.

Würzburg — Festival City in Lower Franconia

Würzburg is an independent university city on the Main River in the German state of Bavaria, and the administrative seat of the Lower Franconia region. With its Residenz palace, Marienberg Fortress, and a vibrant student culture, the city provides a fitting backdrop for a festival whose venues – from the youth cultural centre Cairo to stages in the city centre – are easily accessible on foot or by public transport.