MANY great comic performers depend on a highly polished script, weeks of rehearsal and a large amount of direction before taking their comic creations to the public.

But the team of comedians known as Quirkish Delight, buck this trend when they bring their improvised comedy night to the Palace Theatre on Friday.

These guys take to the stage, unscripted, and unrehearsed. The six professionals are armed only with the suggestions from the audience and a variety of games similar to those on Whose Line is it Anyway.

“Anything can happen and it usually does,” says Sarah Mayhew, an actress and longstanding member of the team, “ The group formed in November 2003 and have been touring venues and providing corporate entertainment with their humour ever since.

“Performing to a live audience without the safety of a script is quite tough.” sys Sarah.

“You have to work with people you trust, who will find laughter in any situation and who are not afraid to push the boundaries.”

Sarah recently finished a national tour with Southend comedian Russell Kane in Fakespeare – the Lamentable Tragedie of Yates’ Wine Lodge. The audience also play a pivotal part in the show’s success.

“We can only succeed with the input of good, funny suggestions” says Simon Blackman, himself a comedian, performance-poet and playwright, “Fortunately our audiences usually come up with great ideas, ranging from hanging out the washing as an Olympic sport, the local council breeding mutant pigeons and a Teletubby going on a date to Vange.”

The remaining members of the team are Stevie Rae, John Oakes, Elsa Moore and Jeremy Battersby, all of whom have considerable experience in performing, writing and directing.

“We take the act of performing seriously, but never ourselves,” laughs Elsa.

“If we have to tap dance whilst singing Bobby Shafto in a northern accent to get a laugh, we will.”

The show starts at 8pm and tickets are £7.