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Second Edition · 2nd Oct

All Play No Work

Friday, 2nd October 2026 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM Underline Center, Indiranagar

Are you tired of staring at screens and rushing to meet deadlines? This Gandhi Jayanti, we're making the antidote: twelve straight hours of unscripted comedy, storytelling, live music, and late-night madness. Grab an All-Access Pass for the full run, or drop in for individual shows below.

The Lineup (2 PM to 2 AM)

Doors open at 1:30 PM. Seven shows and two jams from 2:00 in the afternoon until 2:00 in the morning.

All-Access Pass · Full Marathon

One Pass. 12 Hours. All 7 Shows + Community Jam.

Drop in whenever you want, stay as long as you like, or grab a 4-show pass. Single-show tickets can also be booked on each slot below.

02:00 PM until 03:15 PM
Show
The 2 PM Kickoff

PowerPoint Roulette

Improvisers present pitch decks, TED talks, and conspiracy theories from slides they have never seen before. Panic on stage, pure joy in the room.

03:30 PM until 04:45 PM
Show
Audience Elimination Game

Maestro Impro™

Twelve actors walk in. You shout suggestions, score every scene, and eliminate players until only one survivor is crowned Maestro.

05:00 PM until 06:15 PM
Show
Tabletop Quest

Yes, and Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons meets live storytelling. Giant dice, improvised dungeon masters, and heroes running headfirst into audience curveballs.

06:30 PM until 07:45 PM
Show
Longform Stories

And, Then?

Rich, slow-burn characters and intertwined stories made up on the spot by our veteran ensemble. Heart, drama, and unexpected laughs.

08:00 PM until 09:00 PM
2 Jams · Pick 1
Pick 1 of 2 Concurrent Jams Make an Improv Song poster OR Make Friends with the Stage poster
Community Jam Hour (8:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Make an Improv Song OR Make Friends with the Stage

Two friendly jams happening at the same time in separate rooms. Pick the room that sounds fun and jump right in—no experience needed.

Option A · Sing & Rhyme

Make an Improv Song

Make up songs with live piano, silly hooks, and zero pressure. Can't sing? Even better.

Option B · Stage Games

Make Friends with the Stage

Warm up, step onto the floorboards, and play easy theatre games with friendly strangers.

09:30 PM until 10:45 PM
Show
Prime Time Musical

The Musical Improv Show

Unscripted melodies, songs, and scenes created live with a pianist from your prompts and suggestions right on the spot. Zero scripts, all made up live.

11:00 PM until 12:15 AM
Show
Late Night Comedy Clash

TheatreSports™

Two teams battle it out in lightning-fast comedy rounds. Referee whistles, penalty fouls, and you scoring the winners.

12:30 AM until 02:00 AM Sat 3 Oct
Late Night Finale
The 12:30 AM Finale

The Silliest Show Tonight : After Dark

What happens to improvisors after ten hours of adrenaline. Callbacks to the whole day, absurd characters, and not our regular family friendly show.

Support Local Theatre: Passes & Tickets

Every pass directly supports Improvlore and Underline Center and keeps independent, grassroots theatre alive in Bangalore.

Flexible Block
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4-Show Pass

Pick any 4 shows across the day that match your schedule. Catch an afternoon block, step out for a break, and head back for prime-time and late-night sets.

  • Entry to any 4 shows of your choice across the lineup
  • Come and go freely between your chosen sessions
  • Better value than single session tickets
  • Directly supports Improvlore and Underline Center
Drop-In
Individual Show Ticket Book per session below

Single Session Tickets

Got an hour or two? Pick any individual show or jam slot. Perfect if you're dropping in after work or heading over for the midnight set.

  • Entry for your chosen single show or jam slot
  • Subject to room capacity at the door
  • Great for first-timers curious about improv

Common Questions

Everything you might wonder about dropping by for the marathon.

Do I have to perform or talk?

No! Most people come purely to sit back, drink coffee or chai, and laugh. If you do want to play, the 8 PM community jams are warm, friendly, and completely low-stakes.

Can I leave and come back later?

Yes, that's why we made it 12 hours. Catch an afternoon show, head out to the terrace for food and drink with our F&B partners, and pop back in for the prime-time musical and midnight madness. Both All-Access and 4-Show passes give you the freedom to come and go as you like.

Never watched improv before. Will I follow along?

Improv has zero prerequisites and no insider jokes. Everything is made up right in front of you from suggestions shouted by the audience. If you can laugh, you're set.

What is Underline Center like?

It's a cozy community space in Indiranagar. Warm, welcoming, great acoustics, and zero corporate stiffness. Steps away from 12th Main and a short walk from Indiranagar Metro Station.

The Venue

Our home base for the marathon.

Underline Center, Indiranagar, Bangalore

A cozy community space tucked away in Indiranagar. Warm, welcoming, steps away from Indiranagar 12th Main cafes and food, and just a short walk from Indiranagar Metro Station.

All Play No Work

Support Your Local Theatre

Grassroots improv only happens because people in Bangalore show up, buy tickets, and tell their friends. Every ticket goes directly toward supporting Improvlore and Underline Center.

Bring a friend who needs a break from work, share the schedule, or join our community WhatsApp circle to stay in touch.