history play
A brand new course with Chris Mead.
At Hoopla we want to inspire the next generation of improvisers with new show formats and new improv to create the future of improv, and this is a brand new course from Chris Mead!
The History Play takes place on the same bit of land over the ages. We see generations of people come and go throughout history, with scenes inspired by the emotional memory of the landscape.
Stories will cross generations as the emotions of previous affairs, murders, festivals, wars, celebrations, ceremonies, and gatherings will infuse the land and inspire the actors.
The influence of history will also inspire you to try new genres in your improvisation and take on new characters and stories.
We’ll be exploring this format using improvisation based in emotions and relationships, gradually building up to doing a full show together as a team.
Suitable for people who have previously done long-form, and preferably already done our improvised theatre or emotional connection course or similar.
dates, times, location
Dates:
Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 7th October 2020, plus show on Wednesday 2nd December 2020. SOLD OUT
Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 13th January 2021, plus show on Wednesday 10th March 2021. SOLD OUT
Time: 7pm – 9pm.
Price: £240. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of £100 followed by the remaining £140 once the course starts.
Teacher: Chris Mead.
Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 2 Finsbury Avenue, London, EC2M 2PP.
Tube: Liverpool Street or Moorgate.
Suitable for people who have previously done long-form, and preferably already done our improvised theatre or emotional connection course or similar.
Covid-19 Safety & Flexibility
We have booked large spacious rehearsal rooms and 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.
teacher Chris Mead
Chris has studied improv internationally at iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago and The Hideout in Austin, Texas, as well as almost every improv school in London.
He studied theatre at Royal Holloway College and University of London.
He has performed at various improv festivals internationally including Austin Texas, Norway, Barcelona and Dublin.
Chris improvises with the award winning Maydays, sci-fi group Project2 and has recently co-founded Sonder, a company dedicated to improv as a theatrical art form.
He is one of the Artistic Directors of The Nursery Theatre.
He also hosts YesBot, a podcast dedicated to the theory and craft of improv (but with added exploding robots).
faqs
We have booked large spacious rehearsal rooms and 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.
>> Improv is more fun than ever!
For additional FAQs please see list below:
Who is this suitable for?
People with previous long-form improv experience who want to stretch themselves and try out new formats.
How much improv or acting should I have done before doing this course?
You should have done our Level 4 Improv Course or a similar amount of improv or acting somewhere else. This course is not suitable for people new to improv or acting.
What comes after this course?
We have a variety of other advanced improv courses that would be suitable.
What if I’m running late?
We’ll be starting each session at 7pm. This is an advanced course and we’re trying to form a team, so please don’t book this course if you are likely to be late on a regular basis.
What if I can't make every session?
Please don’t book the course if you’re likely to miss more than two sessions.
What’s the class size?
It would usually be 14-16 people but we are reducing this to 10-12 people and putting it one of the largest rooms available so we can maintain 2 metre distancing.
Is there a show at the end?
Yes.
Can I pay by instalments?
Yes. You can book and pay half at time of booking and pay the other half when the course starts. We email you a payment link for the 2nd payment.