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

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...

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The group hold a residency at Sheffield Hallam Student Union, performing monthly shows as part of the union comedy line-up.
They are also popular at venues across Sheffield including the Lantern Theatre

Lantern Theatre

The Lantern Theatre is a small Sheffield theatre that hosts performances from local Sheffield groups and schools. The theatre is situated in the residential area of Nether Edge, England. It was originally the personal theatre of a local industrialist, however it fell into disrepair after his death...

, The Lescar, Henry's and the Sheffield Student Comedy Festival.

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

ThreeWeeks

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'Premature Ejokeulation' was also notable for being named #1 in Esquire

Esquire (magazine)

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's list of "How not to name your fringe act" shows.

The Antics celebrated their 2nd birthday on February 3, 2011.

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

Performers

As of April 2011, there have been 12 performers with The Antics.

Name	Debut
Brad Macca	April 7, 2011
Max Brown	April 7, 2011
Colin Cowx	October 28, 2010
Charlie Nevill	February 26, 2010
Darell Robson	November 29, 2009
Tom Fieldhouse	November 1, 2009
Jonathan Syer	March 14, 2009
Gav Richards	January 29, 2009
Dan Pearson	January 29, 2009
Ash McDowell	January 29, 2009
Chris Waters	January 29, 2009
Daniel Fenton	January 29, 2009

Reception

Sheffield publication Exposed Magazine reviewed The Antics positively, saying "Antics always have something to say, no matter how surreal, absurd or inappropriate it might end up sounding, and that’s the fun. The fact that truly anything could happen next is enough to keep you engaged and ensures you’re never bored".

Audiences who attended their Edinburgh shows in 2010 rated them 4.7 out of 5, via the website Love Fringe stating that they were "hilarious, quick on their feet and the show was fast-paced".

The 2011 Edinburgh show also received high ratings, including 3* on ThreeWeeks "Much better than the title suggested", 5* on LoveFringe and 3.0 on Broadway Baby .

External links

• http://www.anticsimprov.com/
• http://www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/latest-mag/magazine-archive/march-2011/ - Exposed Magazine Archive; Review Page 76 - 77