I’ve Got a Word That Rhymes With… Description One person stands in the middle of the circle. They secretly choose a word. They choose a word that rhymes with their secret word and declare this out loud. [if their secret word was fox] “I’ve got a word that rhymes with locks” Anyone on the outside[…]
Hot Spot Description It’s a circle game with one person starting in the middle. The person in the middle sings any existing song. You don’t need to be able to sing well or remember all the words! As soon as they sing, everyone else should join in (even if they are guessing how the song[…]
Grandmother’s Footsteps Description An old children’s game. One person is Grandmother or Grandfather, standing with their back to the class. Everyone else has to sneak up and try and touch them on the shoulder. The Grandparent can turn around whenever they want and if they catch anyone moving that person goes back to the beginning[…]
Giving a Gift Description In pairs, one improviser mimes giving an object to the other. The second improviser thanks them and names the object “Thanks for this tiny horse”. It doesn’t need to be the same as what the original improviser thought it was. They swap so the other improviser gives a gift and the[…]
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[…]