David Elms Describes A Room

At Glasgow International Comedy Festival

What if an entire comedy show could be built from nothing but imagination?

In David Elms Describes A Room, the audience and performer work together to imagine a room — adding details piece by piece until it becomes a fully realised space. Once it exists, David brings it to life.

There are no props, no set and no script. Just a shared act of imagination that becomes a completely unique show every night.

The result is a playful and surprising hour of improv where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

David Elms Describes A Room has previously enjoyed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre, and now comes to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

👉 Find out more and book tickets:
https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/david-elms-describes-a-room/

Learn the Techniques in a Special Masterclass Weekend

Before the show, David will also be running a weekend of improv workshops exploring the ideas and techniques behind his work.

These sessions focus on presence, simplicity and building scenes through behaviour and imagination — the same principles that power Describes A Room. It’s an exciting chance to work directly with David and explore approaches to solo and ensemble improv in a relaxed, supportive environment.

The workshops are open to improvisers and performers who want to develop their craft, try new ideas and deepen their stage work.

👉 Workshop details and booking:
https://www.squeakybumtime.co.uk/workshops

Make a Weekend of It

Take the workshop, then come and see the show in action at the Glasgow Comedy Festival.

Learn the ideas behind the format during the day — and watch them come to life on stage.