Performing Improv Level 1

Come and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course.

This seven-week course combines techniques inspired by legendary improviser Keith Johnstone and Pixar Animation Studios to equip students with a formidable toolkit of storytelling techniques and skills. From confidence and communication skills to knowing how to make bold choices to keep the story alive (or deliver a surprising twist ending), you’ll train the narrative instincts that will grab and sustain your audience’s interest.

Be anyone (or anything) you want to be! This course introduces the tools, techniques, and tricks used to create characters on-the-spot in performance.

This 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.

This seven-week course explores different song structures and games to help build your musicality, rhythm, and improv skills so you can perform group numbers and improvised singing games. All voices are welcomed, some improv skills are recommended (but not strictly required).