Turnstyle Improv at The Black Box

What to Expect

Turnstyle Improv is a recurring improvised comedy night at The Black Box in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, now well into its run of shows at the venue. Three improv teams each perform a completely unscripted show built from suggestions shouted out by the audience, so no two nights are ever the same, and none of the material is repeated afterwards. The event is aimed equally at longtime improv fans and people who have never seen the format before and want an introduction to how it works. Expect a mix of scene work, games and character comedy, with the energy driven as much by the crowd’s suggestions as by the performers themselves. The show is an 18+ event given the loose, unpredictable nature of the content.

Good to Know

• A recurring night at The Black Box; the next confirmed date after this listing is Tuesday 25 August 2026, doors 7:30pm, show starts 7:45pm.

• Tickets £7 plus a small booking fee, available through The Black Box’s website.

• Venue: The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast BT1 2LA, in the Cathedral Quarter.

• Strictly 18+.

• Because every show is improvised from audience suggestions, no two performances are the same, so it’s worth catching more than once.

Getting There

The Black Box is on Hill Street in the Cathedral Quarter, a short walk from Belfast Central station and the city centre’s main bus routes. The venue’s bar is open before and after the show, and the surrounding streets have a mix of paid car parks and limited on-street parking, particularly busy on weekend evenings.