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Saturday 7th February | 10:00 – 17:00
Do you get nervous in front of crowds?
Thinking about what your hands are doing? Where you should be looking?
Have you been hosting or introducing a show and want to develop your technique?
In this class, we will focus on the fundamentals of stage presence and delivery, finetuning your ability to be warm, relaxed and confident when interacting with a room full of people!
Key skills explored:
- Stage presence unpacked and translated into practicable tools
- Public speaking
- Breathing and relaxation techniques for being grounded
- Audience warm-up and interaction
Ideal for improvisers, actors, stand-up comedians or anyone looking to develop their public speaking and audience interaction skills. Suitable for all levels of experience.
With over 12 years of experience in the performing arts, Imo creates a safe and empowering classroom for all abilities to develop.
Instructor Bio:
Imo Palmer is a theatre-maker, improviser, writer and teacher. She/they was the Theatre School Manager of The Bristol Improv Theatre 2019 – 2022 and is the Artistic Director of The Delight Collective, creator of multiple shows including IMOGENÉ:the improvised pop concert (★★★★★ – DIVA Magazine), The Bish Bosh Bash (★★★★★ – Bristol 247) and International Women’s Day 2020 show ‘If These Walls Could Talk’.
She has 12+ years of experience as a facilitator and performer, having trained with the world-leading Impro Melbourne and at Howard Fine’s Acting Studio (Melbourne). She’s performed improvised Shakespeare with Soothplayers (Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe) as well performing improvised musicals, fairytales, horror, Theatresports™ and Maestro™ with Impro Melbourne (Patti Stiles). She has trained in Commedia Dell’arte and clowning with master teachers including Didi Hopkins (National Theatre), Fabio Mangolini (Cornucopia Performing Arts Labs), Deanna Fleysher (Naked Comedy Lab), Holly Stoppitt and Phil Burgers (Dr Brown).
She leads Bristol Improv Theatre’s applied improv offering for workplaces and has designed and delivered activities for clients including Law Firms, Universities, SMEs, the NHS and the Civil Service. This work has been featured in the Sunday Times.
Imo is a HCPC registered Dramatherapist, meaning she’s experienced in creating inclusive and empowering learning environments for all abilities.