19th May 2013: Reasons why I loved last night’s Impro Jam so much.
13th May 2013: Improv is Real Life Backwards.
1st May 2013: Improv Tips.
1st May 2013: Historical Influences on Impro. Chapter 6. Future.
1st May 2013: Historical Influences on Impro. Chapter 5. Collective Joy.
1st May 2013: Historical Influences on Impro. Chapter 4. Education.
8th November 2012: Historical Influences. Chapter 3, Audience.
5th November 2012: Historical Influences. Chapter 2, Censorship.
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An 8 week improv course to train improvisers to performance standard, with live showcase performance at the end, and ongoing support and performance mentoring after the course. Starts September 2013.
An intensive two day full weekend course for experienced improvisers to get more practice improvising scenes. Focussing on scenework, staging and game of the scene. Starts September 2013.
An advanced 8 week course for people with previous improv experience. Improvise multiple
scenes, that link together using long-
A 6 week course to learn the core skills of improvisation in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever. Starts September 2013.
“If improvisation floats your boat you should head to The Miller by London Bridge for Hoopla. There’s fewer better ways to see what spur-
“A quick paced, inventive and witty show.”
The Edinburgh Guide
“Chemistry between cast meant it was like funniest night amongst friends.”
Camden New Journal
“A Comedy Masterclass.”
The Post
“Lively, sharp, superior improvised fun!”
Remote Goat
“A hilarious, high energy show full of great songs, clever plot twists, and weird and wonderful characters.”
Accidental Festival
“Inventive improvisation and clever comedy!”
Three Weeks
“A lovely, funny and slick night of improvised comedy by a talented group.”
Earl's Court Festival
“Left me helpless with laughter”
Fringe Guru
“This contemporary off-
Three Weeks
“I was really impressed by the show.” Improv America
“Poetic and contemporary, the hour of entertainment flies by.”
The New Current
“They created a storyline which actually meant something and characters who made me care.”
Fringe Guru
“The group accomplished the show with panache, wit and an impressive degree of professionalism.”
The Londonist
Hoopla now run shows at The Miller every Tuesday, featuring the best improvisation the UK has to offer, as recommended by both The Daily Telegraph and The Londonist.
Hoopla also run additional Crash Pad, Impro Jam and Improv Networking evenings at The Miller in London Bridge and at The Horse in Waterloo, to encourage new groups, new formats and new improvisers. Hoopla also have a number of Performing Opportunities.
Sunday 16th June 2013. Fun and friendly one day introduction to improv. No experience necessary.
Saturday 6th July 2013. Intensive one day class on improvising comedic characters.
Improv For
Stand Ups
Sat 13th -
Sat 20th -
Sunday 7th July 2013. Full Mask, Half Mask, Commedia dell’Arte Characters and Scenarios.
Our Beginners Improv Course is a 6 week course for beginners to learn the core skills of improvisation in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever.
Our Performance Improv Course is an 8 week improv course to train improvisers to performance standard, with showcase performance at the end, and ongoing support and performance mentoring after the course.
Our Scenes Scenes Scenes Improv Course is an intensive weekend for experienced improvisers to get more practice improvising scenes. Focussing on scenework, staging and game of the scene.
Our Long Form Course is an advanced 8 week course for improvisers with previous improv experience to learn how to improvise multiple scenes, linking together using long-
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Our Scenes Improv Class is a two day intensive on improvised scenes.
Our Character Improv Class is an intense one day class on improvising comedic characters.
Our Mask & Commedia dell’Arte Class is an intense one day class on Full Mask, Half Mask, and Commedia scenarios and characters.
Our Narrative Improv Class is an intense two day class on improvising stories.
Our Improv for Stand Ups Class is a two day intensive for stand ups on improvising solo for the audience and with the audience.
We also have occasional Guest Teachers.
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MAY 2013
8pm-
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RH & Friends.
8pm-
The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS
MAY 2013
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Sat 26th -
8 week course to coach you from total novice into a funny & confident performer. Culminating in a live showcase performance in front of your family and friends. Starts September 2013.
Regular locations include Brussels, Exeter, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Reading, Maidenhead, Oxford & Canterbury.
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