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Improv
is for everyone
Whether you’re an actor looking to add a new string to your bow, a ‘not-even-the-school-nativity’ stage-phobe wanting to build your confidence, or you simply want to add some spontaneity, creativity and laughter to your life, The Bristol Improv Theatre has got a class for you.
The Bristol Improv Theatre School’s work and training is based in theatrical narrative long-form, using an approach that has been built from training with improv masters and practitioners from all over the world, their own experiments over years of teaching, and discoveries from performing improv and theatre professionally.
Using engaging stories from their experience, they teach students how to make spontaneous, creative, and collaborative theatre come to life.
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Which is the Right Course for me?
I am new to improv
Level 1 Discovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners - no experience required!
We also run monthly Improv Taster Sessions for beginners, aimed at anyone who wants to get a taste of our classes without committing to a full course.
Our weekly Improv Drop-ins are mixed ability and open to everyone - beginners are welcome, but should prepare for a bit of a challenge.
I have some improv or performance experience
Level 2 - Intro to Performing Improv is an introduction to improvisation as a performance art form, aimed at beginners.
Our Improv Drop-ins run with a mixed-ability group and are a great way to get experience working with lots of different improvisers.
I want to enhance my improv and performance skills
Level 3 courses introduce you to the fundamentals of improvised performance and each course approaches performing improvisation through a different lens and teaches you a new set of skills. Our courses focus on Making a Scene, Creating Characters, Singing Songs and Telling Stories.
Level 4 you will focus on developing and honing your skills and knowledge with more detailed feedback from our experienced instructors. At this level our courses include Scenes and Songs, Exploring Narrative and Approaches to Scenework.
What can I try before doing a full course?
Our Improv Drop-Ins and Lunchtime Improv are weekly one-off sessions - perfect for squeezing an evening of improv into a busy schedule without missing out.
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Coaching
The Bristol Improv Theatre offer bespoke coaching opportunities for individuals and groups in which you can focus on and develop a range of improv formats, styles and skills.
Meet the
instructors
Find out more about The Bristol Improv Theatre’s incredible team of improv instructors.