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7pm» Comedy School Drop In- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:45pm
- Location:
- The Comedy School
- Description:
- As rare and beautiful as the full moon, it is The Comedy School Monthly Drop-In in the purpose built school rooms at 15 Gloucester Gate near Camden Tube in London.
Luke Sorba is the resident workshop leader and he will be bringing props this week. Yes real, practical props!
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This course in central London (Old Street) is for people at intermediate to advanced level.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I never got a chance to say thanks or show my appreciation for your support and brilliant coaching while on the course. More than anything you injected some confidence into me that I could do improv. You were a joy to learn with."
Ola Aralepo, Comedian
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival!
For those with some improv background but looking to improve on core skills. This course will quickly recap the basics and then jump into 6 fun and intensive weeks of shortform games work. We will go through the base understanding for shortform and build your improv repertoire, allowing attendees to perform at the end of the course if so desired.
Date: Wednesday evenings 25th January - 14th March 2012
Venue: Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Oval
- Description:
- BEGINNERS MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY COURSE - OVAL, SOUTH LONDON
10 Wednesday evenings starting 25th January 2012, 7:30-9:30pm.
Learn to improvise songs in the moment with original melodies and spontaneous rhyming. This is an excellent course for building confidence and learning to express yourself through comedy and song. We'll spend time on song structures for short form improv shows as well as heartfelt 'serious' songs for long-form musicals. You'll learn different ways of rhyming, singing in character, how to rap and much more.
Don't worry - a good singing voice is not a prerequisite!
Course fees: £150
Email us to register your interest - mayday@themaydays.co.uk
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, near London Bridge
- Description:
- From deep in the realms of the human brain, 8bit create stories about people. Freeform longform from pioneers, with added essence of Chicago.
CAST: Rhiannon Vivian, Jinni Lyons, Maria Peters, Nicky Kidner & Dave Waller
and!:
The Milk Monitors present a completely improvised play in the style of Jane Austen. Expect bonnets, swoons and japes.
CAST: Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Graham Dickson, Andy Murray and Joseph Morpurgo.
MUSIC BY: Carol Lodge
all for only £5
- Time:
- 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Description:
- 6.30 -9.45 workshops on third persons work, how to perform full length emotionally real, improvised plays.
£6
every thursday
contact mark.phoenix@thirdperson.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- St. Mary’s Hall, 218a Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9BS.
- Description:
- The Hoopla Thursday drop-in Thursday workshops have been running non-stop for over six years and continue to offer the most fun and friendly environment to do some impro!
These workshops are open to all, whether you can make it every week or once every couple of months you are very welcome.
No need to book, just turn up. The workshops are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced improvisers as we modify the games and exercises on the night depending on everyone's experience and mood.
Cost: £10 on the night, no need to book.
www.hooplaimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Blue Building (TAO Nottingham) on Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AJ
- Description:
- Every Thursday MissImp have an open jam workshop where anyone can come and play. Experienced players and complete newbies are both equally welcome.
A combination of just-scenes/short form game sessions and development work - see the schedule linked below for more information.
We like to know if there are new folk planning to attend – email missimpnottingham@gmail.com (we’ll get back to you quickly – provided it’s not right before or during the jam) to make sure everything’s cool. We very rarely miss a session (they won't let us in at Christmas).
It's just £2 for the session - 19.30 - 21.30 (followed by the pub).
http://twitter.com/MissImp_Notts
http://missimp.co.uk
- Time:
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- Location:
- Upstairs at The Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JB. Nearest tubes Tottenham Court Road an
- Description:
- The veteran comedy improvisers Grand Theft Impro - Dylan Emery, Phil Whelans and Cariad Lloyd are joined each week by the stars of impro and comedy.
Tickets: tickets@grandtheftimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Coventry
- Description:
- Impro Vivo is back!
Impro Vivo resumes on Friday nights in Coventry, starting Friday 4th June. 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Weston Learning Space at Belgrade Theatre.
This will be on a permanent basis - now we have no finish date, so we can run the group forever and ever! Hurray!
Like last time, we will be performing in the B2 theatre after shows to invited audiences, on a regular basis.
Same arrangements as last time; payment by donation (suggested donation £5).
All details on Facebook group 'Impro Vivo':
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=73089451674
be lovely to see you there, Lyndi xx
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- www.HooplaImpro.com
- Description:
- How to improvise captivating stories using narrative techniques from Keith Johnstone’s Impro for Storytellers and other exercises in scenes and group storytelling.
One of the most essential improvisation workshops we do.
Cost: £20. No need to book, just turn up.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 5:30pm
- Location:
- San Fran Room, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
- Description:
- Improvised comedy workshop in Reading, Berkshire.
We’re going to have some fun improvising scenes, stories and sketches. You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever. You don’t have to be clever, fast or funny either!
We start with some friendly warm-ups before doing some fun exercises on one of the core areas of impro like listening, building on each other’s ideas, character, narrative and scene work. In the second half we tend to open it up so you get to put some of these skills into practice and have some fun improvising scenes, stories and sketches.
These workshops are open to all. The workshops are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced performers as we modify the themes, topics, games and exercises on the day.
We get people from all backgrounds at our workshops as they’re a great place to have fun at the weekend and do all the fun bits of drama and impro without the commitment of regular rehearsals or learning lines.
You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever. You don’t have to be clever, fast or funny.
£20 per person. Pay online at ticketsource.co.uk/hoopla or just pay on the day, no need to book ahead.
www.HooplaImpro.com
roezone@hotmail.com
0797 697 5348
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Wilmington Arms
- Description:
- The Wilmington Players this week...
The night will kick off with Harold shows from Wilmops house teams: Robot Sauna and HMS OMG!!
The night will also feature Gareth Morinan* previewing his Leicester Comedy Show 'Truth Doodler'.
Full details www.gmorinan.com/LCF
"Clever, funny and original. He's going places - see him now" - The Skinny (4 stars)
*As seen on The Culture Show (BBC) & Life's Too Short (BBC/HBO).
For advanced tickets go to, www.wegottickets.com/wilmops.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:15pm
- Location:
- Bedworth Arts Centre, High Street (behind Civic Hall), Bedworth, Warwickshire CV12 8NF
- Description:
- Join members of successful Midlands improv troupe WOW Impro in their weekly drop in sessions suitable for all levels of experience and ages 16+ held at Bedworth Arts Centre near Coventry (just off j3 M6).
Each session covers a workshop on specific skills of improv followed by 45mins of improv games.
These sessions are suitable for all from absolute beginner to seasoned pro & are a great night for those wanting to go in to improv, stand up, theatre or just up for a good fun evening.
Sessions are priced just £3.50
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, Off Brick Lane, London, E1 5LJ.
- Description:
- Accepting and building on offers; the building blocks of improvisation. The difference between accepting and blocking offers. Improvising with all offers from the other actors, deliberate and accidental. Working with closed and open offers. Unblocking yourself and your performance.
Cost: £10. No need to book, just turn up.
Tube: Liverpool Street or Aldgate East or Shoreditch High St.
Train: Liverpool Street or Shoreditch.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- 10 Craven Street, London WC2N 5PE
- Description:
- This foundation course in central London (Charring Cross) is for people who never tried improvisation or haven't practice for some time.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression, play and the pleasure principle.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund guarantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I was sceptical at first. I ended up finding more about myself in one day than I did with one term of my interpersonal communications course."
Rachel Melinek, Student
- Time:
- 9:00pm - 10:40pm
- Location:
- Downstairs @ The Sebright Arms, E2 9AG Bethnal Green, United Kingdom
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 20120204
- Description:
- An old style comedy/Cabaret evening with a contemporary twist!!
The finest up-coming acts and talent come together in this unique old style cabaret evening with a fresh and contemporary twist. If you want to see the most exciting emerging, stand ups, sketch groups, bands, singers, musician’s, magicians and others then this is the place to be.
New Line up for each show, and there is a guarantee of a little impro in one of the slots!!
Recession friendly prices (£6/7) , and if you email jonathan@thescatpack.co.uk and book you save even more £££
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Hub Islington, 5 Torrens St,
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 1 day 0 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- A regular drop-in class for players of all kinds - from new to very experienced.
If you're new, play with the support of seasoned old hands and if you're very experienced, enjoy giving new improvisers a fantastic time.
With Rob Grundel & Jude Claybourne from drop2.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Vespbar, Glasgow City Centre
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival! There is no pre-requisite for this class.
We will cover:
Character development
Finding and emphasising 'the game' of comedy/improv
Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
How to give and receive offers
Imagination and mime
Spatial understanding and physical awareness
Status
This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals: from actors and comedians who are looking to advance their skill set; to those merely interested in improv and trying something new. These course caters to all skills sets (from beginners to expert improvisers) and all are welcomed!
Upon completion of the course, course attendees will have the opportunity to perform their newly obtained (or refined) improv skills at a showcase performance (participation is optional but highly recommended as it is great fun!).
Course Details:
Date: Tuesday evenings. 24th January - 13th March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Moseley, Birmingham. Open to all.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Birmingham. All levels.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This fondation course in central London (Old Street) is for people who never tried improvisation as well as people at intermediate stage.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"Brilliantly delivered, suitable for all levels, built in many layers of impro and skills, and was huge fun!"
Emma Smallman, Performer and groupworker
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS.
- Description:
- Arthur present their reinvention of short-form with new games to make you chuckle, followed by the relaunch of the Do Not Adjust Your Stage improvised television schedule.
Doors 7:30pm.
Show 8pm - 9:45pm with interval.
Cost: £5 on the door.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge.
Directions: Close to London Bridge Station, Snowsfields Road, off Great Maze Pond behind Guys Hospital.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Top Secret Comedy Club 38 King St, London WC2E 8JT, United Kingdom
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 0 days 4 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- Never the same show twice, everything SHOOT FROM THE HIP! perform on stage is completely unrehearsed and unpredictable. You give the locations, you give the characters...and remember with no script there are no limits!
So bring anyone and everyone with you for a night of improvised chuckles right in the heart of London's West End at Top Secret!
FREE ENTRY
Doors open at 7:30
Show 8-10
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Mello Mello, Parr Street, Liverpool
- Description:
- Liverpool's premiere Improvisation company are back to give you MORE!!!
For a measly £2 you get 2 hours of made up goodness. Whether you're experienced, have had a dabble or don't know the 1st thing about improv come & join Impropriety for our fortnightly fun!
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This course in central London (Old Street) is for people at intermediate to advanced level.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I never got a chance to say thanks or show my appreciation for your support and brilliant coaching while on the course. More than anything you injected some confidence into me that I could do improv. You were a joy to learn with."
Ola Aralepo, Comedian
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival!
For those with some improv background but looking to improve on core skills. This course will quickly recap the basics and then jump into 6 fun and intensive weeks of shortform games work. We will go through the base understanding for shortform and build your improv repertoire, allowing attendees to perform at the end of the course if so desired.
Date: Wednesday evenings 25th January - 14th March 2012
Venue: Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Oval
- Description:
- BEGINNERS MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY COURSE - OVAL, SOUTH LONDON
10 Wednesday evenings starting 25th January 2012, 7:30-9:30pm.
Learn to improvise songs in the moment with original melodies and spontaneous rhyming. This is an excellent course for building confidence and learning to express yourself through comedy and song. We'll spend time on song structures for short form improv shows as well as heartfelt 'serious' songs for long-form musicals. You'll learn different ways of rhyming, singing in character, how to rap and much more.
Don't worry - a good singing voice is not a prerequisite!
Course fees: £150
Email us to register your interest - mayday@themaydays.co.uk
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Lamp Tavern, 157 Barford Street, Birmingham B5 6AH
- Description:
- Free Monthly show at the Lamp Tavern.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller Pub
- Description:
- The only night in London that is an umbrella catch-all for joke-lovers, a paradise for the comedy enthusiast.
This Happy Place, our first of 2012, will have us ushering in the new year with a whole bunch of cheer.
Featuring improv from Marbles, stand-up from Luisa Omielan and another special secret guest, this year's about to get tremendous.
- Time:
- 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Description:
- 6.30 -9.45 workshops on third persons work, how to perform full length emotionally real, improvised plays.
£6
every thursday
contact mark.phoenix@thirdperson.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Michael Room, St Michael and All Angels, Chiswick, right opposite Turnham Green tube.
- Description:
- All levels of impro experience (including none at all) are welcome at these Comedy Improvisation Classes. Every session is self-contained and an attempt is made to give a snapshot of all key areas. The emphasis is on the short form 'sketch and game' end of the spectrum.
Sessions are run by comedy writer/performer Nelson David who workshopped with many of the key Impro names including Keith Johnstone, Ken Campbell and Kit Hollerbach. Nelson(a gag writer for TV and radio) has recently been working with the Comedians Theatre Company developing his show about the global economic crisis (oh what laughs!) and some new comedy characters.
Cost: £10.00 per class
further info: nelson.david1 @btinternet.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- St. Mary’s Hall, 218a Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9BS.
- Description:
- The Hoopla Thursday drop-in Thursday workshops have been running non-stop for over six years and continue to offer the most fun and friendly environment to do some impro!
These workshops are open to all, whether you can make it every week or once every couple of months you are very welcome.
No need to book, just turn up. The workshops are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced improvisers as we modify the games and exercises on the night depending on everyone's experience and mood.
Cost: £10 on the night, no need to book.
www.hooplaimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Blue Building (TAO Nottingham) on Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AJ
- Description:
- Every Thursday MissImp have an open jam workshop where anyone can come and play. Experienced players and complete newbies are both equally welcome.
A combination of just-scenes/short form game sessions and development work - see the schedule linked below for more information.
We like to know if there are new folk planning to attend – email missimpnottingham@gmail.com (we’ll get back to you quickly – provided it’s not right before or during the jam) to make sure everything’s cool. We very rarely miss a session (they won't let us in at Christmas).
It's just £2 for the session - 19.30 - 21.30 (followed by the pub).
http://twitter.com/MissImp_Notts
http://missimp.co.uk
- Time:
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- Location:
- Upstairs at The Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JB. Nearest tubes Tottenham Court Road an
- Description:
- The veteran comedy improvisers Grand Theft Impro - Dylan Emery, Phil Whelans and Cariad Lloyd are joined each week by the stars of impro and comedy.
Tickets: tickets@grandtheftimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Coventry
- Description:
- Impro Vivo is back!
Impro Vivo resumes on Friday nights in Coventry, starting Friday 4th June. 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Weston Learning Space at Belgrade Theatre.
This will be on a permanent basis - now we have no finish date, so we can run the group forever and ever! Hurray!
Like last time, we will be performing in the B2 theatre after shows to invited audiences, on a regular basis.
Same arrangements as last time; payment by donation (suggested donation £5).
All details on Facebook group 'Impro Vivo':
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=73089451674
be lovely to see you there, Lyndi xx
- Time:
- 9:30pm - 11:00pm
- Location:
- Lincolnshire Poacher, 161-163 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FR
- Description:
- Unique, high energy comedy from MissImp, Nottinghams only improvised comedy troupe. Especially for Light Night we're playing late in the evening, introducing new performers to join us on stage.
Everything in the show is based on audience suggestions which we twist and turn into scenes, games and sketches to amuse, bemuse and hilaricise*. Youll never see anything quite like it again.
Sharp timing and quick wit sets MissImp a cut above the standard comedy fare. They have literally no idea whats going to happen and yet it works beautifully.
Late night show - 9.30-11.00pm
FREE
http://missimp.co.uk/
http://youtube.com/missimpuk
Reviews for MissImp:
"bizarre, funny and enthralling" Nottingham Evening Post
4 stars: fun, inclusive, energetic and uplifting their patent talent is refreshing Three Weeks @ Edinburgh Fringe 2011
Warning: may contain long words, swearing, incredible leaps of imagination, very bad accents, innuendo and extreme foolishness.
*not a real word
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- 2nd Floor, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 9HD.
- Description:
- Improvise more scenes than ever. Practice and play. You’ll be doing scene after scene, receiving some helpful feedback and exercises, and then doing more scenes, scenes and scenes so you can really play with them and have some fun.
Cost: £20. No need to book, just turn up.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- The Emperor Pub, 21 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NW.
- Description:
- Improvised comedy workshop in Cambridge.
We’re going to have some fun improvising scenes, stories and sketches. You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever. You don’t have to be clever, fast or funny either!
We start with some friendly warm-ups before doing some fun exercises on one of the core areas of impro like listening, building on each other’s ideas, character, narrative and scene work. In the second half we tend to open it up so you get to put some of these skills into practice and have some fun improvising scenes, stories and sketches.
These workshops are open to all. The workshops are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced performers as we modify the themes, topics, games and exercises on the day.
We get people from all backgrounds at our workshops as they’re a great place to have fun at the weekend and do all the fun bits of drama and impro without the commitment of regular rehearsals or learning lines.
You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever. You don’t have to be clever, fast or funny.
£20 per person. Pay online at ticketsource.co.uk/hoopla or just pay on the day, no need to book ahead.
www.HooplaImpro.com
roezone@hotmail.com
0797 697 5348
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Wilmington Arms
- Description:
- The Wilmington Players this week...
Canadian Comedy Award winner David Shore presents 'The Panel Show', a topical improv based on recent events.
The night will also feature Harold shows from Wilmops house teams: Robot Sauna and HMS OMG!!
For advanced tickets go to, www.wegottickets.com/wilmops.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:15pm
- Location:
- Bedworth Arts Centre, High Street (behind Civic Hall), Bedworth, Warwickshire CV12 8NF
- Description:
- Join members of successful Midlands improv troupe WOW Impro in their weekly drop in sessions suitable for all levels of experience and ages 16+ held at Bedworth Arts Centre near Coventry (just off j3 M6).
Each session covers a workshop on specific skills of improv followed by 45mins of improv games.
These sessions are suitable for all from absolute beginner to seasoned pro & are a great night for those wanting to go in to improv, stand up, theatre or just up for a good fun evening.
Sessions are priced just £3.50
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, Off Brick Lane, London, E1 5LJ.
- Description:
- Remove your inner judge/critic and free yourself up to immediately say and do the first thing that comes to your head without hesitation.
Techniques to distract your intellect and release impulsive intuitive play.
Cost: £10. No need to book, just turn up.
Tube: Liverpool Street or Aldgate East or Shoreditch High St.
Train: Liverpool Street or Shoreditch.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- 10 Craven Street, London WC2N 5PE
- Description:
- This foundation course in central London (Charring Cross) is for people who never tried improvisation or haven't practice for some time.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression, play and the pleasure principle.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund guarantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I was sceptical at first. I ended up finding more about myself in one day than I did with one term of my interpersonal communications course."
Rachel Melinek, Student
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Hub Islington, 5 Torrens St,
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 1 day 0 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- A regular drop-in class for players of all kinds - from new to very experienced.
If you're new, play with the support of seasoned old hands and if you're very experienced, enjoy giving new improvisers a fantastic time.
With Rob Grundel & Jude Claybourne from drop2.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Vespbar, Glasgow City Centre
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival! There is no pre-requisite for this class.
We will cover:
Character development
Finding and emphasising 'the game' of comedy/improv
Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
How to give and receive offers
Imagination and mime
Spatial understanding and physical awareness
Status
This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals: from actors and comedians who are looking to advance their skill set; to those merely interested in improv and trying something new. These course caters to all skills sets (from beginners to expert improvisers) and all are welcomed!
Upon completion of the course, course attendees will have the opportunity to perform their newly obtained (or refined) improv skills at a showcase performance (participation is optional but highly recommended as it is great fun!).
Course Details:
Date: Tuesday evenings. 24th January - 13th March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Moseley, Birmingham. Open to all.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Birmingham. All levels.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This fondation course in central London (Old Street) is for people who never tried improvisation as well as people at intermediate stage.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"Brilliantly delivered, suitable for all levels, built in many layers of impro and skills, and was huge fun!"
Emma Smallman, Performer and groupworker
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS.
- Description:
- Fat Kitten (winners of TheatreSports 2011) with the Speed Dating Improv Show, followed by the Imagine If You Will team with a newly themed improvised tale of adventure.
Doors 7:30pm.
Show 8pm - 9:45pm with interval.
Cost: £5 on the door.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge.
Directions: Close to London Bridge Station, Snowsfields Road, off Great Maze Pond behind Guys Hospital.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Arcola Theatre Tent
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 20120210
- Description:
- The Valentine's Day Special! - The Improvised Movie Live on Stage.
Oscar has every movie ever made…every film you could ever imagine. Join Oscar for a special Valentine's day movie night. The audience chooses what the film is about, where the film is set, and even what the film is called. Then Oscar finds the DVD. The movie is created before your very eyes complete with awesome action sequences, captivating plot and a thrilling live film score. Oscar pauses and rewinds the best bits and cuts to hilarious DVD extras.
The perfect night for romance, or if you just want to laugh!
***** A rip- roaring laugh with fine acting from start to finish' The Edinburgh Reporter.
to book click below!
http://www.arcolatheatre.com/tickets-for/arcola/lights-camera-improvise
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Top Secret Comedy Club 38 King St, London WC2E 8JT, United Kingdom
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 0 days 4 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- Never the same show twice, everything SHOOT FROM THE HIP! perform on stage is completely unrehearsed and unpredictable. You give the locations, you give the characters...and remember with no script there are no limits!
So bring anyone and everyone with you for a night of improvised chuckles right in the heart of London's West End at Top Secret!
FREE ENTRY
Doors open at 7:30
Show 8-10
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This course in central London (Old Street) is for people at intermediate to advanced level.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I never got a chance to say thanks or show my appreciation for your support and brilliant coaching while on the course. More than anything you injected some confidence into me that I could do improv. You were a joy to learn with."
Ola Aralepo, Comedian
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival!
For those with some improv background but looking to improve on core skills. This course will quickly recap the basics and then jump into 6 fun and intensive weeks of shortform games work. We will go through the base understanding for shortform and build your improv repertoire, allowing attendees to perform at the end of the course if so desired.
Date: Wednesday evenings 25th January - 14th March 2012
Venue: Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Description:
- 6.30 -9.45 workshops on third persons work, how to perform full length emotionally real, improvised plays.
£6
every thursday
contact mark.phoenix@thirdperson.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Michael Room, St Michael and All Angels, Chiswick, right opposite Turnham Green tube.
- Description:
- All levels of impro experience (including none at all) are welcome at these Comedy Improvisation Classes. Every session is self-contained and an attempt is made to give a snapshot of all key areas. The emphasis is on the short form 'sketch and game' end of the spectrum.
Sessions are run by comedy writer/performer Nelson David who workshopped with many of the key Impro names including Keith Johnstone, Ken Campbell and Kit Hollerbach. Nelson (a gag writer for TV and radio) has recently been working with the Comedians Theatre Company developing his show about the global economic crisis (oh what laughs!) and some new comedy characters.
Cost: £10.00 per class
further info: nelson.david1 @btinternet.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- St. Mary’s Hall, 218a Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9BS.
- Description:
- The Hoopla Thursday drop-in Thursday workshops have been running non-stop for over six years and continue to offer the most fun and friendly environment to do some impro!
These workshops are open to all, whether you can make it every week or once every couple of months you are very welcome.
No need to book, just turn up. The workshops are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced improvisers as we modify the games and exercises on the night depending on everyone's experience and mood.
Cost: £10 on the night, no need to book.
www.hooplaimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Blue Building (TAO Nottingham) on Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AJ
- Description:
- Every Thursday MissImp have an open jam workshop where anyone can come and play. Experienced players and complete newbies are both equally welcome.
A combination of just-scenes/short form game sessions and development work - see the schedule linked below for more information.
We like to know if there are new folk planning to attend – email missimpnottingham@gmail.com (we’ll get back to you quickly – provided it’s not right before or during the jam) to make sure everything’s cool. We very rarely miss a session (they won't let us in at Christmas).
It's just £2 for the session - 19.30 - 21.30 (followed by the pub).
http://twitter.com/MissImp_Notts
http://missimp.co.uk
- Time:
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- Location:
- Upstairs at The Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JB. Nearest tubes Tottenham Court Road an
- Description:
- The veteran comedy improvisers Grand Theft Impro - Dylan Emery, Phil Whelans and Cariad Lloyd are joined each week by the stars of impro and comedy.
Tickets: tickets@grandtheftimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Coventry
- Description:
- Impro Vivo is back!
Impro Vivo resumes on Friday nights in Coventry, starting Friday 4th June. 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Weston Learning Space at Belgrade Theatre.
This will be on a permanent basis - now we have no finish date, so we can run the group forever and ever! Hurray!
Like last time, we will be performing in the B2 theatre after shows to invited audiences, on a regular basis.
Same arrangements as last time; payment by donation (suggested donation £5).
All details on Facebook group 'Impro Vivo':
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=73089451674
be lovely to see you there, Lyndi xx
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS
- Description:
- Guide Awards Best Comedy Runners Up SOOP return to Groundlings with their stunning comedy improvisation show.
Instant Soop! is improvisation with a difference, because instead of the audience providing the material, the audience is the material. All of the scenes, songs and plays spontaneously created in the performance will be inspired by biographical information from the audience members.
“Witty and hilarious improv gold...this is improvisation at its best” -5 Stars remotegoat.co.uk
Tickets £10/£7.50 concessions
Box Office: 023 9273 7370
- Time:
- 10:30am - 5:30pm
- Location:
- London School of Capoeira, Leeds Place, Tollington Park, N4 3RF, London
- Description:
- We do physical, musical and verbal improvisation. You don't need to weary if you not proficient in all those forms as we're working with flow, mutual support, games and the pleasure principle. But you need to be pass beginner stage to enjoy this workshop.
The first morning on Saturday act as an audition and you'll get a full refund if you don't relate to the work or have the required level of fluency to participate. What we mean by fluency is the capacity to listen and work with other people ideas as well as a reasonable amount of self-belief and the willingness to through yourself into the unknown.
Participant to the full workshop will also be invited to perform with Friendly Fire (musical, physical and verbal experimental impro ensemble) in an evening show on the 23 of February in London Bridge and to drop in our wekly classes free of charge for a month (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Places available, booking essential. £95. Concession £75. See website for early birds.
"I left the workshop feeling incredibly uplifted, challenged and fulfilled."
Priscilla Jackman, Drama Teacher
"I think the course was very insightful and well structured. I throughly enjoyed myself and was constantly suprised by how rapidly the group formed bonds despite some of the participants coming from completely different backgrounds, cultures, generations. I learnt skills which have greatly impacted upon my life & allowed me to 'fit into my skin' just that little bit more. Having lots of experiance in the arts i found the improv style of acting utterly liberating yet challenging."
Eve Macdonald - Youth Participation & Development Assistant
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- 2nd Floor, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 9HD.
- Description:
- What does my character want? How do I get it? How can my objectives be connected to the other actors?
One of the most powerful tools for driving forward longer scenes and stories and creating character driven narrative.
Cost: £20. No need to book, just turn up.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Rummer Tavern, Cardiff
- Description:
- In a weekend workshop we shall cover the varies aspects of improvisation making it suitable for all; those that have improvised and those that haven't. Covering topics from Al Wunder, Andrew Morrish, Keith Johnstone and some from the infamous Nathan Keates (amongst others). By the end of the weekend all of you will have personally explored and developed in the art form of improvisation and can stroll through the wonders that are your journey to the unknown.
Introduction to 'Zorro of Improv' will inspire everyone to get onboard with their selves and the group. Finding the funny together, reaching the heightened moments of glorious confidence and spontaneity.
www.ludusludius.co.uk Book now!
- Location:
- Jacobs Antique Market, Cardiff
- Description:
- Vintage and Retro stalls will stand next to our improvised pretention being destroyed by the pure blissful comedy that occurs.
Our attempt to dissect our social statements and arrogant antiquations with playfulness and chaos shall be regular in Cardiff's Vintage Fair every 3rd Sunday of the month.
From one word shall come interviews and humour.
www.ludusludius.co.uk
- Time:
- 10:30am - 5:30pm
- Location:
- London School of Capoeira, Leeds Place, Tollington Park, N4 3RF, London
- Description:
- We do physical, musical and verbal improvisation. You don't need to weary if you not proficient in all those forms as we're working with flow, mutual support, games and the pleasure principle. But you need to be pass beginner stage to enjoy this workshop.
The first morning on Saturday act as an audition and you'll get a full refund if you don't relate to the work or have the required level of fluency to participate. What we mean by fluency is the capacity to listen and work with other people ideas as well as a reasonable amount of self-belief and the willingness to through yourself into the unknown.
Participant to the full workshop will also be invited to perform with Friendly Fire (musical, physical and verbal experimental impro ensemble) in an evening show on the 23 of February in London Bridge and to drop in our wekly classes free of charge for a month (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Places available, booking essential. £95. Concession £75. See website for early birds.
"I left the workshop feeling incredibly uplifted, challenged and fulfilled."
Priscilla Jackman, Drama Teacher
"I think the course was very insightful and well structured. I throughly enjoyed myself and was constantly suprised by how rapidly the group formed bonds despite some of the participants coming from completely different backgrounds, cultures, generations. I learnt skills which have greatly impacted upon my life & allowed me to 'fit into my skin' just that little bit more. Having lots of experiance in the arts i found the improv style of acting utterly liberating yet challenging."
Eve Macdonald - Youth Participation & Development Assistant
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:15pm
- Location:
- Bedworth Arts Centre, High Street (behind Civic Hall), Bedworth, Warwickshire CV12 8NF
- Description:
- Join members of successful Midlands improv troupe WOW Impro in their weekly drop in sessions suitable for all levels of experience and ages 16+ held at Bedworth Arts Centre near Coventry (just off j3 M6).
Each session covers a workshop on specific skills of improv followed by 45mins of improv games.
These sessions are suitable for all from absolute beginner to seasoned pro & are a great night for those wanting to go in to improv, stand up, theatre or just up for a good fun evening.
Sessions are priced just £3.50
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, Off Brick Lane, London, E1 5LJ.
- Description:
- One of the most essential impro workshops ever. Saying yes to the other actors, the story, the character, the action, the offers that are pinging your way. Letting yourself go with the fun and action, so you can find yourself in new stories, characters and situations.
Cost: £10. No need to book, just turn up.
Tube: Liverpool Street or Aldgate East or Shoreditch High St.
Train: Liverpool Street or Shoreditch.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- 10 Craven Street, London WC2N 5PE
- Description:
- This foundation course in central London (Charring Cross) is for people who never tried improvisation or haven't practice for some time.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression, play and the pleasure principle.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund guarantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I was sceptical at first. I ended up finding more about myself in one day than I did with one term of my interpersonal communications course."
Rachel Melinek, Student
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Hub Islington, 5 Torrens St,
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 1 day 0 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- A regular drop-in class for players of all kinds - from new to very experienced.
If you're new, play with the support of seasoned old hands and if you're very experienced, enjoy giving new improvisers a fantastic time.
With Rob Grundel & Jude Claybourne from drop2.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Vespbar, Glasgow City Centre
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival! There is no pre-requisite for this class.
We will cover:
Character development
Finding and emphasising 'the game' of comedy/improv
Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
How to give and receive offers
Imagination and mime
Spatial understanding and physical awareness
Status
This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals: from actors and comedians who are looking to advance their skill set; to those merely interested in improv and trying something new. These course caters to all skills sets (from beginners to expert improvisers) and all are welcomed!
Upon completion of the course, course attendees will have the opportunity to perform their newly obtained (or refined) improv skills at a showcase performance (participation is optional but highly recommended as it is great fun!).
Course Details:
Date: Tuesday evenings. 24th January - 13th March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Moseley, Birmingham. Open to all.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Birmingham. All levels.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This fondation course in central London (Old Street) is for people who never tried improvisation as well as people at intermediate stage.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"Brilliantly delivered, suitable for all levels, built in many layers of impro and skills, and was huge fun!"
Emma Smallman, Performer and groupworker
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Top Secret Comedy Club 38 King St, London WC2E 8JT, United Kingdom
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 0 days 4 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- Never the same show twice, everything SHOOT FROM THE HIP! perform on stage is completely unrehearsed and unpredictable. You give the locations, you give the characters...and remember with no script there are no limits!
So bring anyone and everyone with you for a night of improvised chuckles right in the heart of London's West End at Top Secret!
FREE ENTRY
Doors open at 7:30
Show 8-10
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS.
- Description:
- Arthur and Fat Kitten compete in a brand new improv challenge, followed by long-form with The Ultimate Harold, directed by Second City & UCB trained Jessica Mandeville.
Doors 7:30pm.
Show 8pm - 9:45pm with interval.
Cost: £5 on the door.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge.
Directions: Close to London Bridge Station, Snowsfields Road, off Great Maze Pond behind Guys Hospital.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Mello Mello, Parr Street, Liverpool
- Description:
- Liverpool's premiere Improvisation company are back to give you MORE!!!
For a measly £2 you get 2 hours of made up goodness. Whether you're experienced, have had a dabble or don't know the 1st thing about improv come & join Impropriety for our fortnightly fun!
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Europa House, 13-17 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QG
- Description:
- This course in central London (Old Street) is for people at intermediate to advanced level.
Our brand of improvisation put the accent on physical as well as verbal and musical expression.
The journey:
- Awareness through relaxation and sensory awakening;
- Cooperation through goodwill, common rules and shared responsibility;
- Flow through simplicity, engagement and play;
Commitment through focus, confidence and staying-power;
- Composition through serendipity, rhythm and disruption;
- Storytelling through vulnerability, provocation and transformation;
- Pleasure through shared courage and accomplishment.
Please check website for price as well as group and early bird discount.
Full refund garantee if you don't enjoy yourself.
"I never got a chance to say thanks or show my appreciation for your support and brilliant coaching while on the course. More than anything you injected some confidence into me that I could do improv. You were a joy to learn with."
Ola Aralepo, Comedian
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival!
For those with some improv background but looking to improve on core skills. This course will quickly recap the basics and then jump into 6 fun and intensive weeks of shortform games work. We will go through the base understanding for shortform and build your improv repertoire, allowing attendees to perform at the end of the course if so desired.
Date: Wednesday evenings 25th January - 14th March 2012
Venue: Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, near London Bridge
- Description:
- THE WILMINGTON PLAYERS
Chicago-style longform from those kids who do shows at The Wilmington Arms every week. Bring it on... man.
HORSE AQUARIUM
One of the most experienced and brilliant groups in London, recently they did a run at the Leicester Square Theatre but now they come and fill us with their wit-germs.
£5
The Miller
96 Snowsfields, near London Bridge
- Time:
- 9:00pm - 10:30pm
- Location:
- The Leicester Square Theatre, 5-6 Leicester Square London, Greater London WC2H 7BX
- Description:
- Join ImproBabble for a good old fashioned Improv Smackdown Internacionale, A Fantastic night of fun impro games and stand up comedy in the heart of London's West End.
Just 750 pennies
- Time:
- 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Description:
- 6.30 -9.45 workshops on third persons work, how to perform full length emotionally real, improvised plays.
£6
every thursday
contact mark.phoenix@thirdperson.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Michael Room, St Michael and All Angels, Chiswick, right opposite Turnham Green tube.
- Description:
- All levels of impro experience (including none at all) are welcome at these Comedy Improvisation Classes. Every session is self-contained and an attempt is made to give a snapshot of all key areas. The emphasis is on the short form 'sketch and game' end of the spectrum.
Sessions are run by comedy writer/performer Nelson David who workshopped with many of the key Impro names including Keith Johnstone, Ken Campbell and Kit Hollerbach. Nelson (a gag writer for TV and radio) has recently been working with the Comedians Theatre Company developing his show about the global economic crisis (oh what laughs!) and some new comedy characters.
Cost: £10.00 per class
further info: nelson.david1 @btinternet.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- St. Mary’s Hall, 218a Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9BS.
- Description:
- The Hoopla Thursday drop-in Thursday workshops have been running non-stop for over six years and continue to offer the most fun and friendly environment to do some impro!
These workshops are open to all, whether you can make it every week or once every couple of months you are very welcome.
No need to book, just turn up. The workshops are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced improvisers as we modify the games and exercises on the night depending on everyone's experience and mood.
Cost: £10 on the night, no need to book.
www.hooplaimpro.com
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Blue Building (TAO Nottingham) on Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AJ
- Description:
- Every Thursday MissImp have an open jam workshop where anyone can come and play. Experienced players and complete newbies are both equally welcome.
A combination of just-scenes/short form game sessions and development work - see the schedule linked below for more information.
We like to know if there are new folk planning to attend – email missimpnottingham@gmail.com (we’ll get back to you quickly – provided it’s not right before or during the jam) to make sure everything’s cool. We very rarely miss a session (they won't let us in at Christmas).
It's just £2 for the session - 19.30 - 21.30 (followed by the pub).
http://twitter.com/MissImp_Notts
http://missimp.co.uk
- Time:
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- Location:
- Upstairs at The Wheatsheaf, 25 Rathbone Place, London W1T 1JB. Nearest tubes Tottenham Court Road an
- Description:
- The veteran comedy improvisers Grand Theft Impro - Dylan Emery, Phil Whelans and Cariad Lloyd are joined each week by the stars of impro and comedy.
Tickets: tickets@grandtheftimpro.com
- Time:
- 12:30am - 2:00am
- Location:
- the miller pub
- Description:
- Third Person theatre perform a full length improvised play at the miller pub
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Coventry
- Description:
- Impro Vivo is back!
Impro Vivo resumes on Friday nights in Coventry, starting Friday 4th June. 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Weston Learning Space at Belgrade Theatre.
This will be on a permanent basis - now we have no finish date, so we can run the group forever and ever! Hurray!
Like last time, we will be performing in the B2 theatre after shows to invited audiences, on a regular basis.
Same arrangements as last time; payment by donation (suggested donation £5).
All details on Facebook group 'Impro Vivo':
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=73089451674
be lovely to see you there, Lyndi xx
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Glee Club, Castle Wharf, Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH
- Description:
- Awesome kickass weirdness and comedy on the last Friday of the month. You'd have to be certifiably wrong to miss it.
Unique, high energy comedy from MissImp, Nottingham’s only improvised comedy troupe. The fearless team base the entire show on your suggestions and turn them up to eleven and beyond. The evil child of sketch comedy, stand up and theatre: this is brain to stage with nothing in between. You’ll never see anything quite like it again.
"bizarre, funny and enthralling" Nottingham Evening Post
“4 stars: fun, inclusive, energetic and uplifting… their patent talent is refreshing” Three Weeks @ Edinburgh Fringe 2011
Sharp timing and quick wit sets MissImp a cut above the standard comedy fare. They have literally no idea what’s going to happen and yet it works beautifully.
It's a fast paced show of frenzied comic wonderment – alternately witty, filthy and lyrically whimsical. You’ll be amazed at what can make you laugh, and possibly ashamed... it’s all based on your ideas!
Warning: may contain long words, swearing, incredible leaps of imagination, very bad accents, innuendo and extreme foolishness.
Doors open at 7.00pm, all in by 7.15pm - the show starts at 7.30pm.
The Glee Club, Castle Wharf, Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH
http://missimp.co.uk/
http://youtube.com/missimpuk
http://www.glee.co.uk/performers/missimp.htm
Ticket prices: £6.00 / £3.00 NUS (£4.50 online at Glee.co.uk)
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Location:
- The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS
- Description:
- Join SOOP’s talented and experienced improvisers
for a crash course in spontaneous creativity. These
fun and informal workshops will teach you the
essentials in the unique skill of improvisation.
Improv isn’t just for actors, it can help with
presentation skills, interview technique or sales
pitch. No experience necessary, just an open mind.
£14 per session
OFFER: A £2 discount is available on the SOOP
Theatre Improv performance on Saturday 26 May
at 8pm - when you book a workshop place.
BOOK NOW: http://thespring.co.uk/workshops/adult-saturday-performance-workshops
- Time:
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Location:
- 2nd Floor, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London, SW12 9HD.
- Description:
- Learn to about playing high status, low status, status competitions and status transactions. Experience being a status totally removed from your usual every day life. One of the ‘magic keys’ that creates lively captivating scenes.
Based on Keith Johnstone’s book ‘Impro’.
Cost: £20. No need to book, just turn up.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm
- Location:
- The Tron, 9 Hunter Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1QW
- Description:
- Absolute Improv
8:00pm
The Tron, 9 Hunter Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1QW
£7/6
This talented group of international improvisers instantly turn audience suggestions into unique sketches. Improv Comedy Show a la "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" 'Had me laughing uncontrollably' **** (Edinburgh Spotlight 2011).
"If you can’t remember the last time you laughed out loud while brushing away your tears, then you should go and see the troupe’s next show." - Impulse Magazine 2011.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- Brewery Theatre, Bristol BS3 1JP
- Description:
- Bristol’s highly acclaimed Comedy Improvisation Company ‘INSTANT WIT’ are back at the Brewery Theatre at the Tobacco Factory on Sunday 26th February at 7.30pm.
As ever, the show is completely improvised, everything is based on audience suggestions. So it’s up to you what we sing about, where the sketches are set or even where our very own troublesome teenager mis-spends his or her time! But don’t worry, nobody is forced to participate and we even build in a section where anonymous suggestions, written down in the interval, can be acted out. Good suggestions receive flying packets of custard; the best of the evening gets a bottle of wine!
You might have seen something like this on the t.v. – but remember, this is totally live! Scarier for the actors, but much more satisfying for the audience: if you like your comedy fast-paced and with a slightly unusual edge, this is definitely for you.
Instant Wit – a bunch of very Unusual Suspects who are forever on the run from the Comedy Police!
Tickets: £10 – please collect from main Tobacco Factory box office
Box Office: 0117 902 0344
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:15pm
- Location:
- Bedworth Arts Centre, High Street (behind Civic Hall), Bedworth, Warwickshire CV12 8NF
- Description:
- Join members of successful Midlands improv troupe WOW Impro in their weekly drop in sessions suitable for all levels of experience and ages 16+ held at Bedworth Arts Centre near Coventry (just off j3 M6).
Each session covers a workshop on specific skills of improv followed by 45mins of improv games.
These sessions are suitable for all from absolute beginner to seasoned pro & are a great night for those wanting to go in to improv, stand up, theatre or just up for a good fun evening.
Sessions are priced just £3.50
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, Off Brick Lane, London, E1 5LJ.
- Description:
- Lots of techniques and exercises in starting a scene from nothing and build up a reality from scratch. Where who what. Emotional preparation and specific activities. Building an environment. Endowing yourself and the other characters. If you’ve got nothing, just do anything.
Cost: £10. No need to book, just turn up.
Tube: Liverpool Street or Aldgate East or Shoreditch High St.
Train: Liverpool Street or Shoreditch.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Hub Islington, 5 Torrens St,
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 1 day 0 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- A regular drop-in class for players of all kinds - from new to very experienced.
If you're new, play with the support of seasoned old hands and if you're very experienced, enjoy giving new improvisers a fantastic time.
With Rob Grundel & Jude Claybourne from drop2.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Vespbar, Glasgow City Centre
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival! There is no pre-requisite for this class.
We will cover:
Character development
Finding and emphasising 'the game' of comedy/improv
Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
How to give and receive offers
Imagination and mime
Spatial understanding and physical awareness
Status
This course is ideal for a wide range of individuals: from actors and comedians who are looking to advance their skill set; to those merely interested in improv and trying something new. These course caters to all skills sets (from beginners to expert improvisers) and all are welcomed!
Upon completion of the course, course attendees will have the opportunity to perform their newly obtained (or refined) improv skills at a showcase performance (participation is optional but highly recommended as it is great fun!).
Course Details:
Date: Tuesday evenings. 24th January - 13th March 2012
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Moseley, Birmingham. Open to all.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:30pm
- Location:
- St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
- Description:
- Weekly Impro workshop in Birmingham. All levels.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS.
- Description:
- Arthur present their reinvention of short-form with new games to make you chuckle, directed by Steve from Hoopla, followed by an Improvised Musical from Music Box.
Doors 7:30pm.
Show 8pm - 9:45pm with interval.
Cost: £5 on the door.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge.
Directions: Close to London Bridge Station, Snowsfields Road, off Great Maze Pond behind Guys Hospital.
www.HooplaImpro.com
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- Cellar Bar Chaplins, Bournemouth
- Description:
- Every last Tuesday of the month performance by the Bournemouth Group at the Cellar Bar. Free Entry, donations welcome. Short, dynamic scnenes. Whose Line Is It Anyway? style.
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Top Secret Comedy Club 38 King St, London WC2E 8JT, United Kingdom
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 0 days 4 hour 0 minutes before start
- Description:
- Never the same show twice, everything SHOOT FROM THE HIP! perform on stage is completely unrehearsed and unpredictable. You give the locations, you give the characters...and remember with no script there are no limits!
So bring anyone and everyone with you for a night of improvised chuckles right in the heart of London's West End at Top Secret!
FREE ENTRY
Doors open at 7:30
Show 8-10
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Location:
- Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
- Description:
- 8 weeks of improv that will take you through to a performance (optional) at the Glasgow comedy festival!
For those with some improv background but looking to improve on core skills. This course will quickly recap the basics and then jump into 6 fun and intensive weeks of shortform games work. We will go through the base understanding for shortform and build your improv repertoire, allowing attendees to perform at the end of the course if so desired.
Date: Wednesday evenings 25th January - 14th March 2012
Venue: Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: £80 for 8 weeks
- Time:
- 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location:
- The Miller, near London Bridge
- Send Reminder:
- Yes - 20120227
- Description:
- The London Improv monthly improv competition, where teams of improvisers compete for the title "King of Everything"
This month teams include 'Project Two' (Chris Mead & Jon Funkhouse), Rhiannon Vivian and Briony Redman... and loads of others.
Presented by the inimitable Jo Morpurgo and his amazingly fast comedy-head.
£5
www.londonimprov.co.uk