beginners improv classes
A fun & friendly introduction to improvisation!
A fun and friendly one workshop introduction to improv with topics including Listening, Yes And, Confidence, Spontaneity, Character, Scenes, Games and most of all having fun improvising!
No experience in acting, comedy or improv needed whatsoever. You don’t need to be clever or funny!
Hoopla offer one of the most fun and friendly environments to learn improvisation in the UK. Hoopla create a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere in workshops where people are free to play and be themselves.
follow up course
The follow up to these workshops is our 8 week beginners improv course , with online and in-real-life options starting every month.
You can start straight away with our 8 week beginners course, you don’t have to start with these taster days.
in the news!
Our classes have recently been recommended by The Evening Standard, Grazia, Chortle, The Londonist, Broadway World and more!
dates
Monday 8th April 2024, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.
Tubes: Bank / Liverpool Street / Fenchurch Street.
Saturday 13th April 2024, 11am – 1pm: SOLD OUT
Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.
Tubes: Bank / Liverpool Street / Fenchurch Street.
Monday 15th April 2024, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Cromer Studios, 98 Cromer Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1H 8JU.
Tube: King’s Cross / St. Pancras / Euston / Russell Square / Warren Street.
Saturday 20th April 2024, 2pm – 4pm: SOLD OUT
Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.
Tubes: Bank / Liverpool Street / Fenchurch Street.
Monday 22nd April 2024, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Cromer Studios, 98 Cromer Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1H 8JU.
Tube: King’s Cross / St. Pancras / Euston / Russell Square / Warren Street.
Monday 29th April 2024, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.
Tubes: Bank / Liverpool Street / Fenchurch Street.
Monday 13th May, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Cromer Studios, 98 Cromer Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1H 8JU.
Tube: King’s Cross / St. Pancras / Euston / Russell Square / Warren Street.
Tuesday 28th May 2024, 6pm – 8pm: BOOK
Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.
Tube: Warren Street or Euston.
Monday 3rd June, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Cromer Studios, 98 Cromer Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1H 8JU.
Tube: King’s Cross / St. Pancras / Euston / Russell Square / Warren Street.
Thursday 6th June 2024, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.
Tube: Liverpool Street.
Tuesday 11th June 2024, 6pm – 8pm: BOOK
Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.
Tube: Warren Street or Euston.
Monday 17th June, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Cromer Studios, 98 Cromer Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1H 8JU.
Tube: King’s Cross / St. Pancras / Euston / Russell Square / Warren Street.
Tuesday 25th June 2024, 6pm – 8pm: BOOK
Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.
Tube: Warren Street or Euston.
Saturday 6th July 2024, 2pm – 4pm: BOOK
Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.
Tubes: Bank / Liverpool Street / Fenchurch Street.
Tuesday 9th July 2024, 6pm – 8pm: BOOK
Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.
Tube: Warren Street or Euston.
Tuesday 16th July 2024, 6pm – 8pm: BOOK
Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent’s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.
Tube: Warren Street or Euston.
Monday 29th July 2025, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Venue: Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.
Tube: Liverpool Street.
Price: £22 + booking fee.
Ages: 18+
faqs
Who is this suitable for?
People with no previous experience of improv, or limited experience. You don’t need any improv, acting or comedy experience whatsoever to do this class. You don’t have to be clever or funny either! Everyone is welcome.
What’s the best follow up to this workshop?
Our Level 1: Beginners Improv Course is the best follow up, it’s a longer 8 week course that goes into greater depth and is available in both real-life and online formats.
Can I just start straight away with the 8 week beginners course?
Yes. You don't have to do this taster day first, you can start straight away with our Level 1: Beginners Improv Course, which is our most popular course.
How much improv should I have done before doing this class?
You don’t need to have done anything at all before starting this class.
I’ve never done any impro, comedy or acting before, I’ve never been on stage in my life, is that OK?
Yes that’s perfect, this class has been designed for total beginners so you’d be very welcome.
Will you be doing it again?
Yes, please see dates above for confirmed dates and we’ll also announce future dates on our twitter, facebook and email list.
How big is the class size?
Average class size is 12-14 people, maximum 16 people.
Is there a break?
Yes there’s a short break halfway.
topics
- Having fun improvising.
- Fun and friendly warm ups.
- Confidence on stage.
- Active Listening. Putting your attention on the other actor.
- Yes And. Yes Let’s.
- Accepting and Building on Offers.
- Being Obvious.
- Being present in the moment.
- Spontaneity.
- Letting yourself go, going for it, playing.
- Having fun with incorporating mistakes.
- Platforms. Location, Character, Relationship.
- Physical Improv.
- Introduction to Characters.
- Improvising Games.
- Introduction to Improvising Scenes.
- Introduction to Improvising Stories.
- Working together as a team.
Most of all having tonnes of fun improvising in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.