drop-in improv workshops
A selection of fun one-off improv workshops for flexible practice. Real-life and online options available.
In addition to our main 8 week improv classes & courses we also offer these shorter one day standalone workshops including beginners taster days, online drop-ins, Monday evening drop-ins and Thursday evening drop-ins.
Topics include Beginners Taster Days, Listening, Yes And, Spontaneity, Character, Story, Short-Form, Long-Form, Emotional Connection, Being Obvious, Who What Where, Game of the Scene, Stagecraft, Scenes and more.
We also run longer 8 week improv classes & courses.
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Online Drop-In Workshops
Improv drop-in workshops running online every week. Lots of fun games and scenes and loads of laughs! Everyone welcome.
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Beginners Taster Workshops
Fun & friendly one workshop intros for people totally new to improv. No previous experience of improv, comedy or acting needed, total beginners welcome. Both real-life and online versions available.
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Thursday Evening Drop-Ins
Flexible practice classes every Thursday evening with a different theme each week. Central London. Restarting in October 2020.
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Monday Evening Drop-Ins
Flexible practice classes every Monday evening with a different theme each week. Central London. Restarting in March 2021.
Covid-19 Safety & Flexibility
We have kept class sizes low to ensure 2 metre distancing can stay in place. We have also redesigned games to make sure physically-distanced improv is still fun, friendly and playful! We also offer full flexibility on bookings to give you peace of mind when planning ahead.
faqs
Covid-19 Safety & Flexibility
We have kept class sizes low to ensure 2 metre distancing can stay in place. We have also redesigned games to make sure physically-distanced improv is still fun, friendly and playful! We also offer full flexibility on bookings to give you peace of mind when planning ahead.
For additional FAQs please see list below:
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 a non-beginners drop-in?
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 Monday evenings, Thursday evenings and online drop-ins are all suitable for people with previous improv or acting experience.
What are the class sizes?
Currently limited to 12 people or below (depending on room size) in order to keep physical distancing measures in place.
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.