Upcoming shows

Event Series Discovering Improv

Discovering Improv

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

This six-week course is a voyage through spontaneity, creativity, and connection. Our experienced instructors will guide you through games, exercises, and reflections that will equip you with the tools to improvise, both on stage and off.

£180
Event Series Performing Improv Level 1

Performing Improv Level 1: Making a Scene

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

This seven-week course aims to equip you with the tools you need to take your improvisation to the stage by creating spontaneous and compelling scenes. You’ll explore how to make bold choices that drive a scene forward or give it a strong start, how to build a shared world for your scene using basic mime and space-work, and the essential ingredients that make a scene come together (or fall apart without them).

£225
Event Series Intro to Performing Improv

Intro to Performing Improv

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

Following on from our hugely popular Discovering Improv course, this six-week course will immerse you in the fundamentals of improvising for an audience through games, exercises, and scenes. Our experienced facilitators will guide and support you on your journey towards performing.

£195
Event Series Discovering Improv

Discovering Improv

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

This six-week course is a voyage through spontaneity, creativity, and connection. Our experienced instructors will guide you through games, exercises, and reflections that will equip you with the tools to improvise, both on stage and off.

£180
Event Series La La Bar

La La Bar

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

Join us at the Bristol Improv Theatre for our musical theatre open mic night with live piano accompaniment!

Pay What You Decide

Unscripted Players Pitching Workshop

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

This is a free session for anyone who is considering pitching for the next Unscripted Players Big Show to help you with the first steps in generating show concepts/ideas.

Free
Event Series The Improv Gym

The Improv Gym

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

Part rehearsal room, part personal improv training, the Improv Gym is a facilitated space where you can work on your skills and draw upon the expertise of our experienced teaching staff.

£20

Double Bill: Storm Compass & What Happened in the Interval

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

Take a break from the January grind with this mind-bending improv double bill! Two genre-defying shows that play with reality and time whilst exploring human relationships, inspired by audience suggestions that will take on a life of their own.

£13
Event Series Improv Drop-ins

Global Majority Improv Drop-In

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

This fun and friendly workshop for people from Global Majority backgrounds is open to all levels – you can be completely new to improv or looking to brush up on your basics and practise improv in a different context.

£12.50
Event Series Improv Taster Sessions

Improv Taster Sessions

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

Facilitated 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.

£12

Double Bill | The Pressure Cooker & Beansville Presents: The Workplace

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United Kingdom

Feeling the pressure back at work this January? Join us for a cathartic night exploring the unique characters and tricky situations in two improvised workplace tales. Bristol stalwarts Beansville take your suggestions to create a one-of-a-kind workplace setting, whilst The Pressure Cooker whip up a tense, yet hilarious, drama worthy of an episode of hit tv series The Bear.

£13

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.

Testimonials

Mr B & Friends

Perfect for a works night out!”

Pukka Herbs

Everyone in Pukka couldn’t say enough about how great it was and we would love to do the same thing again!

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

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