Big Stretch & Ersatz Natterjack: Spontaneous Story Machine [DOUBLE BILL]

Big Stretch is a long form comedy improv troupe from Manchester. We perform with rotating casts of performers from diverse backgrounds.

We present a bunch of different formats of long-form improv such as Commando, Harold or Slacker as well as creating our own themes and unique structures. Every show is completely improvised.

We've been training and performing together for over a year and our close bond is reflected in our performance.

Our vibe is joyful, energetic, chaotic and non-problematic. We aren't even a little bit edgy. But if you're in the market for silly games with big characters and unexpected plot twists performed by a bunch of friends intent on making each other laugh, boy do we have you covered.

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Ersatz Natterjack: Spontaneous Story Machine

High-energy tale-spinning, weaving spontaneous stories inspired by the audience.

One man, two books, and no plan create a wild and impossible story. As the audience adds randomly selected words and phrases, embark on a unique, high-energy, and completely improvised storytelling adventure.

“Completely ridiculous, very clever and hilarious.” – Buxton Fringe

Nominated for Best Spoken Word show – Buxton Fringe 2026

"Maybe one of the best improv shows I've ever seen – it was awesome!" – David Escobedo (The Improv Boost)