Comedy Store Players
The Comedy Store Players are a group of improvisational comedians who perform at The Comedy Store in London. The ensemble currently features five regular cast members: Josie Lawrence, Neil Mullarkey, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, and Ruth Bratt. Shows are performed on Sundays and typically run approximately two hours, featuring six or seven improvised games with no designated host and no points system.
History
The Comedy Store Players first came into being in October 1985 and celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2025. In 2010, the group entered the Guinness World Records for being the world's longest-running comedy show with the same cast. Past members have included Mike Myers, Paul Merton, Sandi Toksvig, and Jeremy Hardy, among others.
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