drop-in improv workshops
A selection of great one-off improv workshops for flexible practice.
In addition to our main 8 week improv courses we also offer shorter one day or one evening standalone workshops most Saturday daytimes and Monday evenings, and additional bonus workshops every month.
Topics include Beginners Improv Taster Classes, Listening, Yes And, Spontaneity, Character, Scenes, Story, Short-Form, Long-Form and more.
We also run our main longer 8 week improv and comedy courses including: Beginners Improv Course, Performance Improv Course, Stand Up Comedy Course and Sketch Comedy Course.
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faqs
What class is best for me if I haven’t done any improv or acting before?
The Beginners Improv Course is the best option if you haven’t done anything before. If you can't make the 8 week course we also have a one day Beginners Taster Day.
Should I do an 8 week course or a one day class?
If you can commit to a number of sessions it’s better to do an improv course, as you get to progress each week and bond together as a team and learn at a faster rate. If you want something more flexible though then the one-day and one-evening classes are a good idea, as these can fit around other performing, work and play commitments.
Do I have to do a Beginners Taster Day before doing the longer course?
No. Everything we do in the Beginners Taster Day is also covered in the course. The taster day is there in case you can't make a longer course, but the longer course is the best option for starting improv.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. You don’t need any previous improv, comedy or acting experience to do one of our Level 1: Beginners Improv Courses or Beginners Taster Days.
How much improv do I have to have done to do the Saturday daytime or Monday evening classes?
You don’t need any experience to do the Beginners Taster Day or Level 1: Beginners Improv Course. For everything else you need to have done the Beginners Improv Class, Level 1: Beginners Improv Course, or the equivalent somewhere else first. Contact us if you’re not sure.
What class is best for me if I’ve done some improv or acting before?
The Performance Improv Course, Monday Evenings and any of our Saturday Improv Classes are all suitable for people with previous improv or acting experience.
What are the class sizes?
Around 12-14 people, maximum 16. We limit the class sizes so that the class is small enough that you get lots of time on stage but big enough that there is a fun atmosphere.
What kind of people do your classes?
All backgrounds, all ages and all levels of performing experience depending on each class. We get everyone from never been on a stage before and doing it for the challenge or just for fun, to professional actors and comedians. You don’t need any previous acting background to do our classes. Everyone’s welcome.
What is the age range?
We are open to all ages over 18. Impro is suitable for all ages, we’ve had everyone from 18 to over 80. It’s physical but not more physical than normal every day life, and you are welcome to take a break whenever you want or sit out of exercises you don’t think would be suitable.
Is it quite sociable?
Yes, improv is probably the most sociable hobby going. We usually stay for a drink after all our workshops, conveniently located near pubs, and The Miller is also a great place to hang out after shows. There’s a massive and rapidly growing scene to get involved in.
Who teachers the classes?
Please see each workshop page for teacher biographies. All of our teachers are successful improv performers on the improv scene and regularly perform at our venue, around the UK improv circuit, The Edinburgh Fringe and International Festivals.