online drop ins
Have some fun playing a mix of games, scenes and show formats specifically designed for zoom!
These online drop-ins are open to everyone, all levels welcome, but if you are totally new to improv you may want to start with one of our online taster days first.
As always we will create a safe, fun, friendly and supportive environment where improvisers are free to play and be themselves.
Each session will start with a chat to build the right environment, a quick guide on how to use Zoom for improv, then some fun warm ups and core skills before doing LOADS and LOADS of games, scenes and show formats for fun!
We’ve also now added some themed specials around topics like Characters, Story, Scenework and more.
Most of all the focus will be on improvising in a fun and carefree way, getting lots of practice in, and having a massive laugh!
How do the online classes work?
- Book your preferred dates on this page.
- One hour before workshop we then email you a log-in for the zoom chat.
- You click on the link in the email to join the zoom chat.
- You will just need a laptop with camera and internet connection, everything else will be in the link.
- Don’t worry if you haven’t used Zoom before, we start each session with an overview of how to use it.
all the info
Days (All times are UK, BST):
Weekdays, 7pm – 9pm.
Weekends, 2pm – 4pm.
Price: £20 reduced to £10 while running online.
Teachers: Steve Roe (All days apart from Wednesdays & 13th August) and Maeve Ryan (Wednesdays).
Ages: 18+
Venue: Online using zoom. All details for login for Zoom will be emailled to participants one hour before the workshop.
Monday 10th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Wednesday 12th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Make a choice with your voice: BOOK
Thursday 13th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Game of the Scene Special: BOOK
Monday 17th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 18th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Spontaneity Special: BOOK
Wednesday 19th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Spacework and Object Work: BOOK
Thursday 20th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Character Special: BOOK
Monday 24th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 25th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Heroes & Villains: BOOK
Wednesday 26th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Emotional Connection Online: BOOK
Thursday 27th August 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Story Special: BOOK
Tuesday 1st September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Long-form: BOOK
Wednesday 2nd September 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 3rd September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Character Special: BOOK
Monday 7th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 8th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Meisner Technique: BOOK
Wednesday 9th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 10th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Scenework: BOOK
Saturday 12th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Monday 14th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 15th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, The Improvised Play: BOOK
Wednesday 16th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 17th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Story: BOOK
Monday 21st September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Long-form: BOOK
Wednesday 23rd September 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 24th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Game of the Scene: BOOK
Monday 28th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 29th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Character Special: BOOK
Wednesday 30th September 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 1st October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Spontaneity: BOOK
Monday 5th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 6th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Scenework: BOOK
Wednesday 7th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 8th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Short-form: BOOK
Monday 12th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Tuesday 13th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Story: BOOK
Wednesday 14th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Thursday 15th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Long-form: BOOK
Saturday 17th October 2020, 2pm – 4pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Monday 19th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
Monday 26th October 2020, 7pm – 9pm, Back to Basics: BOOK
You can also help Hoopla out by donating to our crowdfunder campaign!
faqs
Who is this suitable for?
All levels of improvisers welcome, but if you are totally new to improv you may want to start with one of our online taster days first.
Do I need previous improv experience?
No. It's pretty informal and fun with lots of games so you'll fit in fine, but if you are totally new you may want to try out an online taster day first.
What do I need to take part?
Laptop with camera and an internet connection. Laptops work better than phones or ipads.
Do I need to sign up to zoom in advance?
No. On the day of the workshop we email you with all you need for zoom.
Can I change my booking to a different date?
No. We can't currently support the admin burden and cost of changing dates. You won't be able to change dates.
How big is the class size?
10-12, smaller than our real life classes.
When do you email the zoom link to take part?
About an hour before the workshop starts.