Do Not Adjust Your Stage: The Wunderkammer
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomDNAYS return to Bristol for 2025 – Improvised comedy sketches and scenes inspired by TED-style talks from guest speakers. Previous guest speakers include a professional extreme snowboarder, a Greenpeace activist, the scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep, a Game of Thrones superfan and a piracy expert.
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomJoin our lunchtime improv comedy classes at Bristol Improv Theatre for a creative power-up! Perfect for creatives & freelancers, these drop-in sessions with Rebecca MacMillan support you to explore your inner playfulness, boost your confidence and wellbeing, and unlock your inner comic genius. No previous experience needed – just come and enjoy the spontaneity!
Improv Drop-ins
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomLooking to stretch your improvising muscles? Then our drop-ins are for you!
Performing L1: Creating Characters Student Showcase
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomCome and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv Level 1 course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course.
Bristol Longform Takeover
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomGet ready for a takeover! Bristol Longform Comedy will be taking charge of the Bristol Improv Theatre to show you the wide range of wonderful longform improv troupes Bristol has to offer.
Improv Taster Session
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomFacilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, the class will explore the fundamental skills of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and connect with others in a playful way.
The Improv Lab
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomWelcome to The Improv Lab! Join us at The Bristol Improv Theatre for a weekend afternoon to watch 3 different groups from the local Bristol improv community and watch or join in with a jam - for free!
The Antics Joke Show Ft. Susan Harrison
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomUp The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety – featuring sketch comedy from hilarious character comedian Susan Harrison (Showstopper: The Improvised Musical, Mischief Movie Night, Austentatious), stand-up from an up-and-coming local talent and improv comedy from the Antics themselves.
Nailing Characters for Auditions – and Beyond!
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomA workshop to help empower you to make committed character choices that feel right for you. Using a mix of exercises/side-coaching I’ll encourage you to explore characters, find where you shine, and make strong choices. A playful 3 hours that will (supportively) push you outside of your comfort zone.
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomJoin our lunchtime improv comedy classes at Bristol Improv Theatre for a creative power-up! Perfect for creatives & freelancers, these drop-in sessions with Rebecca MacMillan support you to explore your inner playfulness, boost your confidence and wellbeing, and unlock your inner comic genius. No previous experience needed – just come and enjoy the spontaneity!
Performing Improv Level 1: Creating Characters
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomThis seven-week course introduces the tools, techniques, and tricks used to create characters on-the-spot. You’ll explore how characters can emerge and grow through physicality, status, and the relationships between characters - building your confidence in stepping into another person’s shoes when you perform.
Intro to Performing Improv
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomJoin us for this six-week course and immerse yourself in the fundamentals of improvising for an audience. Our experienced facilitators will guide you with games, exercises, and scenes to enhance your skills and launch your performance journey.
Info about
group bookings
Looking for a fun and unique experience for a night out? The Bristol Improv Theatre can organise discounts and added value experiences for groups.
Our shows include improvised musicals, high energy comedy game shows and more great improvised theatre from Bristol-based companies and visiting acts.
Interested in bringing your party to the UK’s first dedicated improv theatre?
We have put together a great value deal for group bookings, which we can tailor to your needs.
10 Tickets 2 Bottles of Prosecco Standard cost: £150
Experiences and prices are negotiable.
Want to
get involved?
Find out more about work and volunteer opportunities, improv groups, and the Friend Scheme – BIT’s philanthropic initiative to help more and more people get into improv.
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FAQs
If you have any questions about ticketing, accessibility, venue hire or working with us, check out our handy FAQs page or get in touch at hello@improvtheatre.co.uk