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  • Intro to Performing Improv

    Intro to Performing Improv
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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
  • Unscripted Players Pitching Workshop

    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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
  • The Improv Gym

    The Improv Gym
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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 Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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
  • Improv Taster Session

    Improv Taster Sessions
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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
  • Improv Taster Session

    Improv Taster Sessions
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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 Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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
  • Antics Joke Show ft. Biscuit Barrel

    The Antics Joke Show
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up, improv & sketch comedy. This month, they will be joined by fringe favourites Biscuit Barrel!

    £13
  • Giant Steps

    Giant Steps
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Friday 31st January | 20:00 (Doors open 19:30pm) Created by Max Dickens and Conor Jatter, the ground-breaking fusion of improv comedy and live jazz comes to the BIT after sell-out Edinburgh Fringe and London shows.  Improvisation meets improvisation as top UK comedians and virtuoso jazz musicians inspire each other in real time to create an…

    £14
  • ‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session

    ‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Equal parts performance masterclass and personal development course, The Mastery of Self Expression will help you grow your capacity for creative and spontaneous self-expression and discover how to come deeply into relationship with yourself and your ‘audience’ – both on and off stage. Come meet the facilitators and find out how. NB The workshop itself will take place April 11-13th offsite in south Bristol. For info: Facebook MasteryBristol

    Free
  • CANCELLED – Giant Steps Present: Something from Nothing

    Giant Steps
    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United Kingdom

    How do you start scenes when you’ve had no or minimal opening? Or when you are on the backline and have no ideas? How do you take scenes from banal beginnings to something special? We’ll explore new techniques to make you more playful, more erudite, and more interesting on stage.

    £45
  • The RH Experience

    The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United Kingdom

    The RH Experience are returning to the Bristol Improv Theatre. A 5* improvised comedy sketch group, who have been performing live shows & producing sketches for over a decade, and between them have performed at Glastonbury and Latitude Festivals, Edinburgh & Brighton Fringes, and have featured on BBC One, BBC Radio 4 & E4.

    £14

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!

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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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