ImproEM 2024: Switzerland celebrates European Championship title in Munich
This was the improv theater finale at the WERK7 theater
Switzerland is European champion at the ImproEM! The Swiss beat Romania in the final. Belgium took third place at the big show on 19 May 2024 at the WERK7 theater. The ImproEM is part of the cultural supporting program of the UEFA EURO 2024 in the host city of Munich. What was happening.
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ImproEM final: Swiss win against Romania
Hopp Schwiiz! The Swiss celebrate their first European Championship title at the ImproEM 2024 in Munich. In a thrilling final on May 19, Switzerland beat Romania 4:2. Third place went to Belgium, who beat Greece 3:2.
The atmosphere in the audience was outstanding, with Andreas Ströbl, project manager of Host City Munich in the Department of Education and Sport, and Kathrin Lehmann, Munich's ambassador for UEFA EURO 2024, among the fans. Lehmann had a particularly good time that evening in the packed WERK7 theater, as she was born in Switzerland and cheered on her compatriots' victory accordingly.
In the first semi-final on May 17, Romania beat Belgium 6:3 to become the first finalist. Switzerland won the second semi-final in Munich's Theater für Kinder with a 7:3 victory over Greece.
That's how atmospheric the first semi-final was
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ImproEM 2024: stadium atmosphere in the theater
The first official ImproEM took place in Munich from April 18 to May 19, 2024, as part of the city's preparations for UEFA EURO 2024. The competitions were spread across the entire city.
The best improv groups from 18 European countries met in the group stage and improvised their way into the hearts of the audience and towards the final. Each team consisted of three outstanding improvisers. On the city's theater stages, they developed stories, created characters and unforgettable moments in front of the audience. Referees ensured compliance with the rules, which were closely based on soccer.
The football metaphor was also used on stage: The teams were given jerseys, the yellow and red cards were drawn and in the end it was all about the big trophy. All on the famous pitch, of course. Only in a theater. The common language on stage was English.
The audience dictated the topics and the improv players reacted at lightning speed to new ideas and impulses. Ultimately, the audience decided who won or lost.
Improv theater with intercultural supporting program
To underline the motto “Long live diversity”, the improv shows were accompanied by an intercultural supporting program. For example, drag queens, a Bulgarian choir and the Rainbow Sound Orchestra Munich performed in the respective supporting program.
The ImproEM also made an important contribution to the European debate and made its presence felt. On May 5, for example, a gondola of the Umadum was used by improv artists as part of the European May in Munich.
The following teams took part in the ImproEM:
Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, England, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Türkiye
ImproEM supported by departments of the City of Munich
In addition to funding from the Football & Culture Foundation and the German government, the ImproEM was also supported by the Department of Education and Sport, the City of Munich's Department of Culture and numerous stages in the city. The European Improv Championship was organized by the non-profit association Improtheaterfestival München e.V.