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, we’ve got something for all levels. If you are totally new to improv you may want to start with one of our online taster days first.
As always we create a 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!
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all the info
Days:
Weekdays, 7pm – 9pm.
Weekends, 2pm – 4pm.
All times are London, UK. GMT before 28th March. BST/GMT+1 after 28th March.
Price: £20 reduced to £10-£12 while running online.
Teachers: A variety of Hoopla’s most experienced online teachers including Maeve Ryan, Steve Roe, Liam Brennan, Connor Jatter, Jonah Fazel, Monica Gaga and more! See listings below for details.
Ages: 18+
Venue: Online using zoom. All details for login for Zoom will be emailed to participants one hour before the workshop.
Monday 8th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Steve Roe.
Wednesday 10th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Hero’s Journey
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 11th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Game of the Scene
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Saturday 13th March 2021, 2pm – 4pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Lisa Lynn
Monday 15th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Story
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Steve Roe
Wednesday 17th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Yes And in more detail than normal!
Level: All Levels
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 18th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Invocation. An advanced long-form format where an inanimate object is used to inspire the invocation of an ancient God to inspire scenes!
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Monday 22nd March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Character
Level: All Levels
Teacher: Steve Roe
Wednesday 24th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Short-Form
Level: All Levels
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 25th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Briny Sea Dog. An advanced long-form format based on swarm edits including pirate based long-form improv!
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Saturday 27th March 2021, 2pm – 4pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Monday 29th March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Steve Roe
Wednesday 31st March 2021, 7pm – 9pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Character
Level: All Levels
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 1st April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: The Documentary. An advanced long-form format where the improvisers create a documentary that’s focused on a small town, originally created by Billy Merritt.
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Thursday 8th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: The Movie. An advanced long-form format improvising a movie complete with scene painting, camera angles, genre, stylised scenes and more.
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Saturday 10th April 2021, 2pm – 4pm: SOLD OUT
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Steve Roe
Saturday 10th April 2021, 4:15pm – 6:15pm: BOOK
Theme: Show Formats
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Steve Roe
Monday 12th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Scenes
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Steve Roe
Wednesday 14th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 15th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Motel. Advanced long-form format. Three scenes take place in the same motel/hotel room. They can be from any time in the present, past or future.
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Monday 19th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Story
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Steve Roe
Wednesday 21st April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Game of the Scene
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 22nd April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Close Quarters. Advanced long-form format. Scenes occur in close geographical proximity and also in the same time frame with lots of character heightening.
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
Saturday 24th April 2021, 2pm – 4pm: BOOK
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: TBC
Monday 26th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Back to Basics / Taster Day
Level: Beginners
Teacher: Steve Roe
Wednesday 28th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Long-Form
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Steve Roe
Thursday 29th April 2021, 7pm – 9pm: BOOK
Theme: Pretty Flower. Advanced long-form format. One longer base scene that keeps being returned to. Players tag off base scene to do scenes based on ideas that come out of it.
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Liam Brennan
How do the online classes work?
1. Book your preferred dates on this page.
2. One hour before workshop we then email you a log-in for the zoom chat.
3. You click on the link in the email to join the zoom chat.
4. You will just need a laptop with camera and internet connection, everything else will be in the link.
5. Don’t worry if you haven’t used Zoom before, we start each session with an overview of how to use it.
What does each level mean?
Beginners: No previous experience of impro or acting needed. Also good for people wanting to get back to basics.
Intermediate: Has done at least one of our taster days before and would like to learn about different themes. Also good for regular improvisers wanting to have some fun and practice lots.
Advanced: Confident with improvising longer scenes and wanting a challenge.
All Levels: A joyful mix of everyone playing together.
faqs
Who is this suitable for?
All levels of improvisers welcome, with each level clearly marked on each date, 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.