Punchline Comedy Brings ‘Whose Line’ Back to Beijing, May 24 and 25

Hugely popular improvisational show Whose Line Is It Anyway? is back again by popular demand, courtesy of Punchline Comedy Club.

For those unfamiliar with this unique concept, the TV series, Whose Line is it Anyway? remained a massive hit in the UK for over a decade and now enjoys the same success in the US. show with its new cast is “Pure talent, better than the TV show,” The Times of London wrote.

The five renowned comedic alchemists promise to hit comedy gold by taking scenarios, genres, phrases suggested by the audience and turning them into a hilarious array of sketches, songs, comic dramas and more.

Stephen Frost’s list of accolades include appearing in several episodes of the iconic historical sitcom Blackadder, as well as playing a regular role in cult student comedy The Young Ones, is the most recognizable performer on this tour. Trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Frost is well known on the comedy circuit for his work with The Comedy Store Players and his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Steve Steen, best known for his improv partnership with Jim Sweeney, was a frequent regular on the show while it was aired, and like Frost he has also featured in Blackadder in addition to being a mainstay on TV panel shows in the 80s and 90s. He is currently a regular guest of the Comedy Store Players in London.

The shows will take place May 24 at 8.30pm at The Garage in Shunyi, and on May 25 at 8.30pm at Nearby the Tree in Sanlitun. Tickets are RMB 290, visit www.247tickets.cn to purchase.

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