About Shiny Things
From producing shows to helping others progress on their own journey, Shiny Things is all about loving the incredible art of improvised comedy.
A short history
Shiny Things began on a rooftop in Holloway in the summer of 2021. Then called Roofprov, it was a post-pandemic improv show on Aram Balakjian’s roof terrace, featuring up-and-coming teams who were eager to perform when opportunities were few and far between. It quickly grew into a well-known show (renamed Shiny Things) and a thriving community, many of whom are still performing across London today.
After years of producing shows, including two Edinburgh Fringe runs, Aram took Shiny Things beyond production with a podcast and blog full of tips, tricks and behind-the-scenes insights to help London’s improv scene thrive.
And yes, we still put on our own shows! We also believe that supporting and inspiring others to do the same strengthens and connects our incredible improv community, in one of the greatest cities in the world.
About Aram
Improv has slowly been taking over Aram’s life for years. Ever since his very first class at The Free Association in London, he has loved the art form and believed in its power for good. He’s produced and performed in countless shows in all manner of venues, from dingy local pubs to festivals like VAULT and the Edinburgh Fringe.
As well as running Shiny Things, he plays in Fluff, Space Planet Mission and NANA, coaches new teams, and is part of The Free Association’s teaching and management team. Find him on Instagram.