MATES: The Improvised 90s Sitcom

If you grew up watching reruns of 90s sitcoms like Friends, Seinfeld, or Frasier, you might be interested in a show coming to the Brighton Fringe this May. It is called MATES: The Improvised 90s Sitcom, and as the name suggests, it is a comedy performance where the entire plot is built on the spot using suggestions from the audience. The production company, Mates Improv, has designed this as a 60-minute show that leans into the tropes and style of that specific era of television.

The performances are scheduled for May 23 and 24, 2026, at 20:00. The venue is the Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Bubble. If you are planning to go, tickets are priced at £15. It is worth noting that the show has a 14+ age restriction, and there is a strict 'Babes in Arms' policy in place, meaning children under 2 years old are not permitted to attend. The organisers have also flagged that the show contains strong language, so keep that in mind when booking.

In terms of accessibility, the Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Bubble is wheelchair accessible and provides an accessible toilet. They also allow assistance dogs. The show has previously been recognised at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 as 'Best Improv Show' and has received 4-star reviews from publications like A Younger Theatre, The Phoenix Remix, and North West End. It is a straightforward setup: you provide the prompts, and the cast improvises the sitcom episode around them. Whether you are a fan of the genre or just looking for something different to do in Brighton that weekend, it is an option to consider if you are around the city.