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! Our drop-ins run every Monday evening and alternate between scene workshops and classes focused on specific skills to help you pad out your improvisers tool-kit. During our scene workshops, you’ll receive supportive and constructive side-coaching, tailored to the group and designed to develop…
Performing Improv Level 2: Exploring Narrative
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomTake your narrative skills to the next level! This course takes a deeper look at the ins and outs of crafting a satisfying story on the spot, whether you're working solo or as part of a group.
Performing Level 2: Exploring Narrative Student Showcase
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomCome 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. Our wonderful students will be improvising stories and scenes before your eyes, based on your suggestions. FREE ENTRY – fellow students, family and friends welcome! The bar will be…
Family Storytelling at Zion Community Centre
Zion Community Centre Bishopsworth Rod, Bristol, United KingdomCome along for this one hour, family friendly session where every week we will create a completely new story! Each workshop will focus on a different theme where, guided by the workshop facilitator, grown ups and children will work together to create their own characters and build the world of the story. This session is…
Improv Triple Bill
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomThe Bristol Improv Theatre presents a triple bill of talented local groups. That’s three great shows all in one brilliant night. THE THOROUGHGOODS The Thoroughgoods are a local improv group, formed of graduates from the Bristol Improv Theatre. Their show Yesterday, with Jean Thoroughgood, tells the life story of the titular Jean – a tale that…
The RH Experience
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomThe RH Experience are returning to the Bristol Improv Theatre this September. 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.
Improv Taster Sessions (February)
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomEvery month, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course. Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, the class will explore a fundamental skill of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and…
The Antics Joke Show Ft Sketchbook
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomTHE ANTICS JOKE SHOW Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up talent, sketch comedy from Up The Antics and this month, they will be joined by Edward Bourne presenting sketches from his show “sketchbook” IMPROV FROM UP THE ANTICS Bristol-based Up The Antics take us down the rabbit…
Discovering Improv
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomThis Course Has Now Sold Out! Improv isn’t just about being funny (although it is often very funny). For us, improv is about building confidence, celebrating the screw-up and connecting with amazing people. This six-week course is a voyage through spontaneity, creativity and connection. We’ll show you the basic tools to improvise both on stage…
Building Better Characters with Maria Peters
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomPush the boundaries of your comfort zone and break new ground in improvising characters outside of your default character range. In this six-week course you will explore and develop the range of characters you can become with the expert assistance of Maria Peters. Everyone has their go-to characters in improv, whether they’re realistic and natural,…
Intro to Performing Improv
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomFollowing 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. You’ll explore and build on the concepts of acceptance, support and listening with fun and thought-provoking exercises and games. Intro to Performing is the perfect course to…
Performing Improv Level 1: Creating Characters
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomBe anyone (or anything) you want to be! This course introduces the tools, techniques, and tricks used to create characters on-the-spot in performance. Physicality, status and relationships between characters are all explored as you build your confidence when stepping into another character’s shoes. Expect lots of fun, games, and shared joy along the way! Performing…
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.
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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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