IMPROVISED PLAY #39 | "The Grape Depression" (featuring Pinocchio)

[@manasa771]

Tom using 'benevolent' at every chance he could possibly get was hilarious

[@GracieShmacie]

Real we love how petty he is

[@tinycatwizard]

Tom will NEVER let the mistakes go

[@ellanora9]

And we LOVE it 😂❤❤

[@HAVENTYOUPPLEVERHEARDOF]

Tom is my favorite ❤

[@Ojaidiv]

Reminds me of his stage craft fued with sam

[@CrimsonCos]

I love how they just went with the Pinnochio bit and made it the main plot 😂

[@napsbrickrailways2290]

kinda reminds me of how the ‘gotham’ slip up made an entire play about scottish batman

[@ferntheinkling]

Improve at its finest

[@macaronandcheese18113]

the "dad is in the workshop/gym building his body" line is such a clever double entendre! 15:51

[@lisak8492]

Ikr sam is just brilliant

[@konii2541]

I noticed it only after your comment, Sam is a genius!

[@aspenhayes9505]

If I had a nickel for every time Luke ended up crying over his dead son in these plays, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot and I don't know whether I'm shocked it hasn't happened more or incredibly concerned that it's happened twice.

[@Jeys_triestodraw]

Why not both

[@maxpanra]

- Doofenshmirtz

[@lukacunningham342]

What was the first time?

[@aspenhayes9505]

@@lukacunningham342 The Evil Make a Wish Kid. In that case the dead son was Sam

[@justanormalhumanbeing1903]

this is both simultaneously the darkest and most heart warming sfth improvised play yet

[@aliceplays5092]

ikfr i'm sobbing lmao

[@BullyK]

​@@aliceplays5092 Real 🥹😂

[@tinycatwizard]

out of all things fucking " YOU KNOW CCIO" is what made tom break its absolutely hilarious

[@pinkmanstan]

“I’m not trying to be sinister or anything, I’ve got limitations okay? even though I’m fabulous” is just too real

[@Piskit709]

I think this just suits beyond the fairy

[@omegraptorch3624]

I did'nt think that the pun "you knowcchio" could have me cackling for three full minutes but here we are

[@merelbassant9935]

Wasn’t it eunuchio?

[@pinkmanstan]

Tom gives us the best children characters and Pinocchio isn’t an exception 🥺 he’s so precious you will grow Pinocchio, you’ll be strong and 6ft5 tall, and you will get all the grapes you want, then become friends with Troll-Son and Tobias 🍇🍷

[@AddisNotes]

Don’t forget Peter Steven!

[@Emeli-Jones]

Or Alexa!!

[@lyanahowe1357]

OR JENAE!!

[@AddisNotes]

Does detective Blake lively count? 😂 She is technically 7 years old

[@Emeli-Jones]

@@AddisNotes probably

[@caitlinhope2443]

I laughed so hard at the title that I fear what’s to come may be deathly funny

[@shootimpro]

Your fears speak truth.

[@caitlinhope2443]

⁠@@shootimproMy comment was indeed prophetic 👀

[@Sqwidiot]

@@caitlinhope2443 RIP

[@roseanne7411]

Maria certainly was the best sister. She could never and has never done anything wrong. Pinocchio is so lucky to have her

[@gandalfthegrey4694]

Fr, Maria is SUCH an angel 😇

[@Minkosartstuff]

Is this going to a part 2 to "wine under the bridge"???😮

[@Aria-529]

God that would be EPIC

[@KeaganSiegers-rj6yb]

It’s a prequel 😂

[@phoebedoestuff]

We needed a prequel

[@ksmithlove7]

Oh my gosh I hope so!

[@Kuro.is_d3ad]

My exact same thought!

[@alani2982]

I like that whenever Tom acts as a child, his acting makes everyone goes awwwww

[@EllieJonesMusic]

My favourite part was definitely when sam went "even though I'm ✨️fabulous✨️" and the wings came out🤣🤣🤣

[@Kuro.is_d3ad]

"DId you say You-Know-Chio?" Tom's face! I can't! 😂

[@tinycatwizard]

AJ and Luke did a phenomenal job acting, and Sam moved the story forward so heartbreakingly. Tom's character has effortlessly won over everyone's heart; I love this! they've created another masterpiece

[@aliceplays5092]

Everything you've said is correct

[@soul-5]

as an italian this was hysterical also 1000 lire was nothing in the 90's which made this so much funnier

[@alyxleaf]

Tom helping AJ with the word benevolent had me cackling also I think Pinocchio and Peter Steven would be best friends

[@SajidKhuwaja-di5og]

which play is peter stevens from

[@alyxleaf]

@@SajidKhuwaja-di5og the milkman! One of their best imo

[@aspenhayes9505]

Sam solving the Trolley Problem right before our eyes

[@noush4835]

best comment😂

[@koibubbles3302]

the fact that this story with some tweaks could genuinely be a good marketable movie about grief, revenge, loyalty and resilience in times of struggle, and found family, and the fact that I would watch the shit out of it, is absolutely insane thing to accomplish in improv.

[@caitlinhope2443]

OMG WAIT GUYS ARE WE GONNA GET AN ICONIC TOM CHILD CHARACTER❓❗️

[@shootimpro]

Prep yourself.

[@treefrogg]

WE ABSOLUTELY DID

[@caitlinhope2443]

@@shootimproYES. you served, delivered, and ATE that longform up so hard

[@Alexzander19736]

Fix your frekking capslock !

[@TV2016Channel]

Si

[@Grey-the-gey]

I love how it perfectly worked out with a start, cohesive plot points and THAT END HOLY SHIT AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

[@francescavecchio5015]

This is the clear evidence that comedy can actually enhance every other genre, if done right. This was so profoundly complete (hilarity, drama, plot twists - also just the acting in general) that it's nothing short of a masterpiece. No, you can't convince me otherwise.

[@I_am_probably_a_person]

Tom's created another character that the sfth-fandom is loving! I think Pinocchio is slowly going to get the same amount of love that Jimmy has.

[@Pawsawcat243]

don't forget peter steven :)

[@GiGitteru]

The dad grieving Pinocchio was genuinely such a sad scene 😭 Was so glad when he got revived🥺

[@gandalfthegrey4694]

I'm just LOVING the "AWs" from the audience ahaha. Also love how Tom is always so good at playing the eccentric little boy 😂

[@cadetkoby2504]

Just Tom hugging Luke and AJ's legs makes me want to watch.

[@Athene.]

Too adorable

[@justagrainofsalt]

Holy heck, I feel like AJ has the best time playing villain roles😭😭 every chance they gave him a chance for redemption he shut it DOWN and made it so much darker so quickly AHSJHSHA AND WE LOVE HIM FOR IT!! As always Luke’s grieving always gets me HOW DOES HE DO IT SO WELL that little moment he held his hand at 24:14 just broke me bro :( You guys react so freakin well to each other!! Like the plot twist as Tom “hints” at his life force being drained, and AJ’s set up for the freakin horrible puppet joke to make the Don hate him😭 I feel like the characters in this one were so well fleshed-out, everyone had their own motives and personality and just 🤌🤌 what a delightfully lovely (and stomach dropping horrifying) play!

[@Aria-529]

I HAVE MANY EMOTIONS! This play was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Pinocchio has got to be one of Tom’s best characters now. He must be protected at all costs. AND the Don wanting to have another son after losing his was so sad, and him about to kidnap Pinocchio to do it made me scream, haha. ALSO HIM HAVING TO PLAY THE DON AND THE BROKEN WOODEN BOY SENT ME! Gave me flashbacks to Toby’s Secret Pocket where Tom and Luke had to do the same with their characters. Luke’s crying was AMAZING ACTING, poor guy had to lose a son twice. AND THE FAIRY AND THE BIG SISTER. Sam was perfect in those roles. Kinda expected him to do something similar to Lady Margery while being the fairy. OVERALL, PLAY WAS AMAZING AND I ENJOYED IT SO MUCH!❤

[@shannonpilkington48]

I actually love comments like this. Please keep up the good work :)

[@Aria-529]

@@shannonpilkington48 Ty, haha

[@kennyyip1852]

When I see the title, we already knew it will be a banger

[@HAVENTYOUPPLEVERHEARDOF]

14:08 The fact that AJ has said "You know" enough times in these improv plays to make that plausible

[@czapla5607]

Tom did a great job of saving the scene and creating a good ending, although there will be a strange tension between Geppetto and Don in this "new family" that I would gladly see as a sequel😅

[@Starringminie]

Okay but Tom as Pinocchio was so adorable throughout the play and i died laughing at the you know cchio. This was so much fun and chaotic as usual. Kudos to you guys.

[@Hufflepuff_cookie]

I think 14:30 is one of my favorite Tom breaks 😂 the way he just kinda collapses 😂

[@dduong2269]

also aj nails it as both the menacing don and the absolutely unhinged second puppet boy haha

[@1870Coppelia]

I’m now starting to believe Tom plays child characters just to see what it would be like to be shorter than all of them lol (and, of course, to get away with correcting AJ without any tension). This was an absolute masterpiece and I highly enjoyed watching it. I’m still processing how it is humanely possible to create such a masterpiece without one word being scripted. You guys are living legends! Everything was on point, and for all the old film geeks out there, I would like to point out the VERY subliminal reference to Metropolis (1927) when Tom holds the hands of his Papa (Geppeto/aka Pignatza) and Don Vincenzo at the end, the same as the son of the leader of the workers, Freder, holds the hands of his father & another worker symbolising the HEART in “THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN HEAD AND HANDS MUST BE THE HEART!” Sending love from Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺

[@theletter_f]

10/10 Pinocchio fanfic, would recommend

[@mina-or6qi]

the bipolar grandma joke has sent me.

[@Shadowliiii]

Tom just continuing with playing the most lovable characters ever

[@pinkmanstan]

Tom is sooooo determined in teaching AJ new things, I love it 😂😂 he incorporates the knowledge into the plots so smoothly for a walking thesaurus, “letting go” seems not to exist in his book lol

[@CerealKillerBoy100]

I never see this done for your shows, but I'd like to shout-out the person who did the subtitles for this. Tom doing his "jazz wings! :D" was hilarious.

[@ChrisToothless]

I love so much seeing how in tune you all are with each other, it’s so beautiful to watch. The moments where you have to clarify things are hilarious (like Sam checking with Tom if he was a flashback or what) but just seeing the moments where you understand each other instantly is so amazing too (like Luke seeing Tom do the whooshing motion of the “life force” and immediately understanding the scene change). This is definitely one of my favs of yours now! (Alongside the cube and the unrelenting aubergine ofc) I love all your shows and I really hope you can come to Australia soon so I can watch some live!

[@1870Coppelia]

YESS! another Australian fan here!

[@sophiegoldsmith6234]

And a third 😊

[@danorr83]

4 😂

[@pinkmanstan]

Tom knows how to come up with so many pronunciation variations, like Don Vincenzio, Don Vincellio, or paellia, paellya… truly a walking thesaurus 😌

[@marseille3252]

TOM WAS SO CUTEEEE HOW 😭 I'm so glad they managed such a happy ending even after the slight chaos, I was so emotionally invested in this XD

[@magnuscarpenter397]

Aww my HEART- also yes Sam was ✨fabulous✨ as the blue fairy :DD

[@larahosoi]

That was amazing...😮 I'm always astonished at how they come with a "script" like that in seconds😱 You-nocchio was so adorable❤ Perfect ending. And I even forgot about the title till they majestically said it together at the end.

[@francescavecchio5015]

Can we just take a second to appreciate the UTTER *BEAUTY* of the thumbnail? Genuinely, the colours, the quality - I think this is the best one yet! You really are taking the ‘upgrading’ very seriously aren’t you? Onwards ✨

[@cowlover278]

The rare occasion we see Tom laugh Great play guys, this is a work of art

[@carolasochiera3467]

This was so goooood! Easily top 5 longforms! I almost don't believe this was not scripted! The plot was sooo thoughtful, funny and heartwarming. It felt like a childrens cartoon movie! Well done boys! 🤗

[@teeqi175]

AJ's acting was scarily good, him as the wooden boy was TERRIFYING

[@DerLucht]

It really amazes me how they manage to make the dark stuff so enjoyable too. When I think of a play that felt the "heaviest" it's definitely this one, but at the same time I freaking LOVE it, I rewatched it several times already. Like, it's dark, but beautifully dark, and not in a repellant way💔 The guys are true professionals🥹 (Now that I think about it, it's probably so dark because of Luke's and AJ's indescribably good acting :D they had much worse topics in the previous plays, but they played it out much lighter than this one, with Luke's VERY realistic crying and AJ's phsycho wooden boy that gives me chills every time I watch this xD And I mean this in the best way possible, I think it benefited the play SO MUCH because it made me feel truly strong emotions🤩)

[@rebecca-rosesantamaria254]

This is my favourite thumbnail they've ever done…Triple Tom, I love it!!! All the hugs!!!!

[@dustyanne]

Im so glad they had the budget, the ending was so worth it 🙏

[@Ekami-chan]

That small "I killed pinocchio for nothing..." And Don liking Pinocchio with the time he spend with him (the flashbacks!) instead of wanting wooden puppet holy hell that turned into good plot 😂

[@BelleAllTheTime4]

These longforms just keep getting better and better and better, you guys! You're all such gifted storytellers and amazing actors, and it's so wonderful watching these! You manage to make me laugh one second and bring me to tears the next, and your videos always brighten my days! Please never stop doing what you do!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@greason]

Tom and aj were phenomenal here! Especially loved AJs creepy humour bit

[@Riverlilly77]

"Jazz Wings" has got to be one of my favourite subtitles ever that was class! Should have known I would cry the moment I knew Tom was playing a child, brilliant performaces as ever guys!

[@urvahnoor2995]

I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH WE WANTED TOM BEING AN ICONIC CHILD YOUNOCCHIO, I WAS LAUGHING THE WHOLE TIME 😭🤣🤣

[@Nina-o9s9j]

God, this will be a masterpiece

[@anthonyw3113]

You rarely see Tom get surprised and laughs unexpectedly lol. The second AJ says Youknochio, he cracks up xD

[@backpackingprofessor]

They performed this improv at the Fringe this year, and I'm so grateful to have been there for the birth of this piece of art.😊 Everything was fantastic: the characters creation, the rhythm, the balance between funny and sad moments (especially impressed by Luke's performance when Pinocchio died). They’re a model for improvisers everywhere. Thank you guys🤗

[@janhavik9541]

Tom always, and l mean always manages to play adorable kids!!😊Luke,AJ and Sam...just as fabulous. It always gets me that they manage to craft such great stories....just on the spot!! They are so talented.

[@SketchyMiniie]

Tell me why I got emotional when Pinocchio finally plucked his grape 🥹❤️ that was such a cute moment

[@Name-el2sd]

Tom’s child characters are just on another level and I love how much fun he was having with this one! It’s not often we see Tom break but it’s so worth it lol

[@chantalkuster90]

That was an awesome play!!!! Loved the darkness turned wholesome genre in this one!! Lukes laugh and playing a caring father figure, Tom playing a fabulous child, Sam turning the plot into darkness and Aj playing a benevolent Don.......chef`s kiss!!!!!!!!!

[@atoussa]

The rollercoaster of emotions this play caused is on another level! Phenomenal acting especially by AJ & Luke! Tom as Pinocchio was just the most precious little boy EVER! I loved the way Sam moved the story in a way that became so heartbreaking! Another absolute masterpiece!!! 🔥

[@gingerstallion]

I was drinking when Sam said "Pinocchio is a bit shit" and I spat it out laughing.

[@Nicholasluv123]

Lovely bit inspired by the Great Depression, if this is set in the 1930s then it will be perfect 😭😭 (after watching the insta story, I think it’s somewhere in Italy so even better)

[@eloiselucy2907]

OMG IT WAS AMAZING THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT SHOWS

[@kaennibal]

the way franken-aj broke off pinocchio's thumb hit me like a goddamn truck. i thought it'd be a sweet moment but then it took such an unexpected turn. had to pause the video to laugh. great stuff as always guys!

[@kaitlinhargrave4546]

AJ going back and forth into very different characters is peak comedy

[@pixels-all-the-way-down]

I loved everything about this play: Pinocchio, benevolent Don Vincenzo and a wholesome ending

[@Jack-er1sc]

a) Tom as a small child is always adorable b) Luke laughing on the side gets me every time c) Was Sam okay? He looks exhausted at the beginning d) AJ's really fit

[@hugo_dummy]

Such a beautiful story. Tom as Pinocchio was absolutely amazing.

[@kalger1469]

oh my god I'm so excited. I've gotten my sister into you guys recently and we will quote stuff back and forth and it's so fun so thank you guys for helping me bond with my sister!!!!

[@Hufflepuff_cookie]

That was amazing! The RIDE I was just taken on watching this! Y'all did amazing! Especially Tom, who did such a great job being Pinocchio, and sort of 'leading' the play. That has basis to be an actual story, so little alteration would need to be made for it to be performed.

[@annannananana]

13:29 this is so adorable 😭

[@le_traduzioni_di_chiara]

WHAT A MASTERPIECE You've outdone yourself. Everything was in it: laughter, emotions, drama, everything. Your acting skills are just beyond, you're great, guys ❤

[@Meep7878]

THIS WAS UNEXPECTEDLY HEARTWARMING???? Absolutely fantastic work as always every single character was amazing

[@Emeli-Jones]

Tom just playing clueless children just makes the show ten times better😂😂

[@pinkmanstan]

ahhh, wooden boys cannibalism, why am I not even surprised 😌

[@RipleyByrne]

Well done. Fucking amazing. I loved it all, especially the scene with AJ and the doll and Tom weakening over time. It was great. Well done everybody. Love your stuff. It always makes me laugh even when I feel bad. ❤🤣

[@SputTop]

AJ and Luke were so good in the opening scene!

[@AddisNotes]

20:16 *Coughs Incredulously*😭😭 Tom is so iconic lmao

[@Chloe_performs]

I have been waiting for this one since fringe. Lets go!!

[@elired6790]

This was so emotional and funny af the same time, wow it is honestly now among my favorites longforms, loved it!!

[@andiaking5649]

It's an Epic tale. Oscar winner, BAFTA worthy!

[@atoussa]

I've been waiting for this and hoping they'd release it since Tom first mentioned it in the podcast livestream! So excited that we're getting it :D

[@kata.rina1856]

It's like a retelling of story of Frankenstein's monster, but it's italian and involves high-proof drinks. What can I say, I love it

[@violetta_on0914]

i honestly expected some crazy sheep character from tom like sam did in wine under the bridge but we had a traumatized child again and it turned out to be wholesome so ig i'll go cry in the corner thank you

[@charlotteyveta]

AJ as the little wooden boy has the same voice as possessed Priscilla. Truly creating his own line in demonic children.

[@JewelOfForest]

This was beautiful!! I loved all their characters so much!!! Pinnchino was so precious

[@NuttyRedBaBonkerz]

9:07 “check your tongue” is a reference to the fact tom has a condition called geographical tongue which affects the surface of the tongue

[@dana9068]

one of your besttt omgggg and the captions made it soo much better too!

[@chwrleseyler]

the ending with pinnochio finally getting the grape was lowkey epic, this guys never miss

[@PreciselyTheWrongMoment]

such a stellar job. god I love improv, the only place you get this kind of stuff

[@rockdweller77]

What a lovely book-end! Loved this one with all the twists 😍

[@pramodiasuka2597]

Finally a play that has a proper beautiful ending!

[@ferntheinkling]

I always know it’s gonna be a good one when Tom’s playing a child