Hilarious, heartfelt and entirely unscripted, Closer Each Day is Bristol’s unconventional and uplifting comedy hit, and the UK’s only live improv soap opera – every other Monday
Set in the fictional town of Newtown, Closer Each Day is the longest running theatre show outside of London and the world’s longest improvised story. Closer brings you all the drama, romance, and intrigue of a traditional soap, but with the comedy and excitement of an unscripted live show, brought to you by an incredibly talented cast.
It’s an electric atmosphere – as perfect for newcomers as for people who come to every show. Who knows what will happen next? An illicit affair, a joyful wedding, a nail-biting cliff-hanger or even a murder! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a binge-watcher, come and find out… at the same as us!
Closer Each Day has run fortnightly at The Wardrobe Theatre for over 13 years and over 200 episodes!
FINALIST – Bristol Life Awards 2023
“Truly brilliant.”
★★★★★ Epigram
“Funny, inventive, fast-paced and sparkling. Loved it!”
David Lloyd, BBC Screenwriter
“Quick-witted, very watchable ensemble, razor-sharp in timing and delivery.”
★★★★ Stage Talk
“So consistently gripping it’s incredible to think it’s created off the cuff.”
Visit Bristol
What Happened Last Episode?
We always give you the low down on what’s going on with our characters at the start of each show, but to check out the summary of last episode please click here
Become Part of the Closer Community
NEW! Support the Closer phenomenon to continue, and never miss an episode again! Become a ‘Newtown Resident’ through our Patreon. You’ll be helping support this extraordinary project (13 years and running) and in return you’ll get ticket discount codes, access to exclusive merch drops, more fun behind the scenes stuff, and best of all you’ll never have to miss the action on those occasions you can’t make it to the theatre. From the beginning of Season 29 you’ll be able to watch footage of the shows after they’ve been performed live at the Wardrobe. Catching up on missed episodes or reliving your favourite bits. Please click here to find out more and sign up.
You can also sign up for our original free ‘The Neighbourhood Watch’ and receive fortnightly newsletters and discounted tickets for some shows. Click here to join.
An original production by Closer Each Day Company, co-produced with The Wardrobe Theatre
Directors – John Lomas, Lindsey Garwood
Musical Director – Jack Drewry
Show Editor – Rob Kershaw
Cast – Mike Akers, Sylvia Bishop, Emile Clarke, Sean Duffy, Lindsey Garwood, Neil Haigh, Andrew Kingston, Alice Lamb, Rachael Procter-Lane, John Lomas, Peta Maurice, Rebecca MacMillan, Matthew Whittle
