Off Book: The Improvised Musical
2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 16, 2025, 11:04 p.m.
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Mind Blown

Off Book is one of the most impressive shows I’ve seen. To be able to harmonise with people when you're not even sure what the next word is is talent! They went from the suggestion of Ghost University to a show that touched on what it means to be alive, how bullies are created from other bullies, and some of the pitfalls of religion. We somehow even ended up with a plot to kill the head bully in a freezer. Normally, I would say that that’s just too many things to put into one show, but it all flowed together really well. It had me laughing the whole time. The plot will probably change each time!

Now since this is improve, there's no way to know if something triggering might come up or not. Because of that, I always feel nervous, but the improvisers are really good at what they do.

Musicals are always loud, I wore my Bose Quiet Comfort noise canceling headphones. I did not fidget during this show but I was eating popcorn (Rapid Fire has really good popcorn) the whole time, as well as holding my drink.

If you love musicals and aren't worried about the uncertainty of anything happening you definitely need to see Off Book: The Improvised Musical.