18th June – 30th July | Wednesdays* | 18:30 – 21:00
*(Please note that one session will be on Tuesday 22nd July INSTEAD of Wednesday 23rd July)
This course is part of our Level 2 Performing programme, which also includes ‘Exploring Narrative’ and ‘Approaches to Scenework’. Completion of the full carousel of Level 1 is recommended prior to taking this course. At this level, we combine skills development with personalised feedback and coaching for performing improvised theatre & comedy.
In this course, participants are given the opportunity to shape and perform their own improv show, with the guidance of an experienced director.
By the end of the course, students will:
- Understand some improv show formats and develop their own
- Understand how clarifying group expectations and an artistic vision can aid the development of a show
- Develop tools for self-reflection, and the ability to give and receive notes as a director
- Have clear next steps for finding local performance opportunities
This course culminates in an (optional) performance of the new improv show, made by the group, for an invited audience of fellow students, friends and family.
Class Details:
This is a 7-week course. Sessions are held weekly (on the same evening, except for the session held on 23rd July, instead of 22nd July) and last 2.5 hours. The course will be taught by an experienced facilitator, and there are 12 places available per course.
Instructor Bio:
Imo Palmer is a theatre-maker, improviser, teacher and HCPC registered Drama Psychotherapist. She/they was the Theatre School Manager of Bristol Improv Theatre 2019 – 2022 and is the Artistic Director of The Delight Collective, creator of multiple shows including IMOGENÉ:the improvised pop concert (★★★★★ ‘IMOGENÉ is the loud, proud and unapologetic performer we all need right now’ – DIVA Magazine), The Bish Bosh Bash (★★★★★ – Bristol 247) and International Women’s Day 2020 show ‘If These Walls Could Talk’.
She/they 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.
She leads Bristol Improv Theatre’s applied improv offering and has designed and delivered activities for clients including Law Firms, Universities, SMEs and the Civil Service. This work has been featured in the Sunday Times. She’s experienced in creating inclusive and empowering learning environments for all abilities.