Creating the Improvised Doctor Who Show and Twilight Zone Improv Hosts Cal, John, and Martin welcome James Gamblin and Lou Dunn to the show. James and Lou are the creators of the hit Edinburgh Fringe show, "Any Suggestions, Doctor?". This is an Improvised Doctor Who Show. The idea started over a pint. Eventually, it became a main feature at the Festival. The team discusses how they deliver a brand new Doctor Who adventure every single night. Furthermore, they base all of this on audience suggestions. We also touch upon their other successful project. This is a completely improvised Twilight Zone show. Therefore, they discuss the challenge of shifting between different sci-fi genres on the spot. Lo-Fi Sets and the Live Music Secret The Improvised Doctor Who Show deliberately embraces the low-fidelity charm of classic Doctor Who. James and Lou explain their technique. They use simple, generic props, such as blankets and cloths. Specifically, these stand in for giant monsters, alien terrain, and other complicated elements. This choice encourages the audience's imagination. Moreover, one of the show’s unique elements is the use of a live musician. This person scores the entire performance. They act as a secret director: by increasing the tempo and volume, they subtly signal to the improv performers. Consequently, the Doctor needs to solve the crisis and save the day immediately. It’s an innovative technique that adds genuine tension to the spontaneous narrative. Structuring the Story and Audience Navigation Lou and James detail the structure of the show. They use long form improv to tell an entire episode's story over a single hour. Therefore, they must follow the established beats of a traditional Doctor Who episode. This includes A, B, and sometimes C plots that must eventually converge.This Doctor Who Improv relies heavily on audience suggestions for the episode's title, setting, and companion characters. The hosts explain the delicate balance of navigating audience suggestions. These occasionally include sensitive or inappropriate topics. However, they still keep the performance successful, fun, and true to the spirit of the show. Additionally, we explore their hope of bringing the show to the Outer Hebrides. John even offers to provide a replica Dalek for their performance. This confirms the strong connection between fandom and improvisational comedy. The interview concludes by reflecting on the sheer joy and unpredictability of performing a different sci-fi universe every single evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ver todos los episodios