Finish the Word Description In a circle, one person makes a sound like the beginning of any word, without pausing, the next person in the circle finishes the word. They then start a new word and so it continues. Example Ba llerina Co mplex Subscribe to Our Newsletter If you would like to receive our[…]
Electric Company Description This can be played as a circle game or even in pairs. Create a slow rhythm by clicking, clapping or tapping. One person says a word and the next person answers it with another. Everyone repeats the combo of words and vocalises a beat (Do Di Do) then the person that finished[…]
Eight Track Description A circle clapping game. One person turns to the person next to them and chooses a very 80s or 90s sound or word like “Radical!” or “Bloop!”. They then clap at the same time as they make the sound. The second person then turns around to the next, tells them a noise[…]
Rant Description Five people in a line. Alternate being giving them a suggestion of something people generally love (chocolate, puppies, rolling hills) and something people tend to hate (traffic jams, the common cold, rats). If you gave them something people love, they are going to rant about how much they hate it and vice versa.[…]
Scenes from a Hat Description The audience write down titles for scenes before the show. During the show these are picked out from a hat at random and used to inspire scenes. Subscribe to Our Newsletter If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter containing helpful improv resources, improv exercises, casting calls[…]
Scenes from a Suggestion Description Yep, just that. Ask the audience for a suggestion to inspire the scene. Examples include a word, an occupation, non-geographical location etc. Subscribe to Our Newsletter If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter containing helpful improv resources, improv exercises, casting calls for new shows and news about[…]
Eight Things About Me Description One person stands in the middle of a circle. They state eight facts that are true about them as the circle counts them off. Everyone has a go. Example Hannah: I have a hamster Everyone: One thing! Hannah: I love bread Everyone: Two things! Hannah: Breaking bad fan Everyone: Three[…]
Donut Description Ask everyone to stand in a circle and close their eyes. Tap two of them on the shoulder. They will be the Donuts. It is the job of the Donuts to make a ring around one of the other players. Everyone opens their eyes. If someone guesses who is a Donut before the[…]
Do You Like Your Neighbour? Description Everyone sat on seats in a circle game with one person in the middle. The object of the game for the person in the middle is to find a seat in the circle and therefore have someone else play in the middle. The player in the middle goes up[…]
Danish Clapping Description One of those games that is hard to explain in writing but if you see it played it makes sense honest! This is played in pairs. Stand facing your partner and clap your hands together at the same time. Now choose from one of three positions; arms in the air, arms to[…]
Curveball Story Description This is played in pairs (trios work too). One person makes up a story. As they tell it, the other will call out random words that need to be incorporated into the story. Wait for the last word to be folded in before giving another. Variations Similar to What If? where the[…]
Take a Tour Decription In groups of four or five, get them to hold hands in a line. The person at the front of the line will sweep an imaginary curtain to one side and lead the others through, taking them on a tour of a place (real or imagined). When the tour is done[…]