The Antics

The Antics are an improvisational comedy troupe formed in 2008, primarily of alumni of Sheffield Hallam University.

They are popular at venues across Sheffield including the Lantern Theatre,[1] The Dorothy Pax, and The Montgomery Theatre.

They made their Edinburgh Festival Fringe[2] debut in 2010, and returned in 2011 for a second run entitled "Premature Ejokeulation", receiving a 3/5 rating from popular festival reviewer ThreeWeeks.[3]

'Premature Ejokeulation' was also notable for being named #1 in Esquire's list of "How not to name your fringe act" shows,[4] also placing #1 in the Edinburgh Festival Guide's Top 10 Punning Show Titles.[5]

In 2013 they performed their third show at the Fringe, entitled "A Pile Of Wit".

They are known for their audience interaction, assortment of comedic styles and unpredictability.

They have also produced a podcast series called "The Antics' Rambles". This includes comedy podcasts, as well as a series called "The Concrete Chronicles", which is a fully improvised story series.

  1. ^ "Great Shows & Music in April at The Lantern Theatre". Sheffield Forum. 16 May 2023.
  2. ^ Edinburgh Festival Fringe[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "The Antics – Premature Ejokeulation (The Antics) | ThreeWeeks Edinburgh". threeweeksedinburgh.com.
  4. ^ "How not to name your fringe act". Esquire (UK Edition). 23 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 October 2011.
  5. ^ "Top 10 punning show titles from the Fringe Programme". Edinburgh Festival Guide. No. Edinburgh Festival Guide 2011. Edinburgh: List Publishing Limited. July 2011. p. 12.