This is a collection of some of our favourite games and improv exercises, we are adding to it all the time. We also have an additional Beginners Improv Exercises list that is perfect for people new to improv.
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Categories
Our top 5 exercises for each category. There are loads more games in our A-Z section too. This is a work in progress with more categories and games coming soon.
Warm Ups
Listening
Agreement
Yes And
Spontaneity
Being Obvious
Character
John Cremer Characters and Scenes
Relationships
Cliched Characters Instant Depth
Who What Where
Step on stage to build a relationship
Scenes
Location, Relationship, Escalate, End
Short-Form Show Games
Long-Form
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A - Z of improv exercises
1
A
B
C
Cliched Characters Instant Depth
Circle of Extraordinary Coincidences
D
E
F
G
Good Improviser Bad Improviser
H
I
I’m a Piece of Cheese (/Three in a Circle/I am a Whisk)
I’m Great, You’re Great, We’re Great
I’ve Got a Word That Rhymes With…
J
John Cremer Characters and Scenes
K
L
Location, Relationship, Escalate, End
M
N
O
Ordinary scene until ridiculous
P
Q
R
S
Step on stage to build a relationship
T
U
V
W
What’s on your Stupid T-Shirt?
X
Y
Z
If there are any other games you’d like to see here please get in touch and we will add them to the list!