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Improv Taster Sessions (February)
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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…
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The Antics Joke Show Ft Sketchbook
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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…
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Discovering Improv
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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…
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Building Better Characters with Maria Peters
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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,…
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Intro to Performing Improv
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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…
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Performing Improv Level 1: Creating Characters
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, 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…
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The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United KingdomFriday 3rd March | 20:00 Friday 7th April | 20:00 Friday 5th May | 20:00 Friday 2nd June | 20:00 The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show is back, bringing songs, scenes and silliness. The Bish Bosh Bash is a great introduction for those who’ve never seen improv before. An easy going and mischievous evening awaits.…
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Biscuit Barrel’s Comedy Tin
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United Kingdom4 acts, hosted by a sketch show? Bristol’s weirdest comedy night returns for 2023! Featuring over 30 sketches from the Barrel, as well as some of the finest acts in stand-up, improv and beyond. “An excellent comedy show” ★★★★ – Broadway Baby (2022) ★★★★★ – Veronica Lee’s ‘Best of the Rest of the Fest’, Scottish…
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Truth in Comedy – Student Showcase
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United KingdomCome and see the graduates of Maria Peters’ Truth in Comedy course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 8 weeks of the course. Maria's students will be improvising sketches and scenes drawn from honest observations on life, creating hilarious and moving moments not by making it all up, but…
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Tales of Adventure
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United KingdomJoin our brave band of heroes in an epic fantasy quest, improvised LIVE before your very eyes! Led by the all-powerful Gamemaster – our heroes will search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and contend with dangerous twists of fate as they struggle against evil to save the world! Our heroes will enter a magical fantasy…
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Bareback Kings – Find Your Drag Persona
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United KingdomDeconstruct gender characteristics and play with drag as a medium to tell stories led by Francesca Reid from Bareback Kings - the improvised drag king group of unique women playing average lads.
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Stage Craft for Improv
The Bristol Improv Theatre Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, Bristol, United KingdomSaturday 11th March | 13:00 - 17:00 Ever watched an improv show & simply seen two talking heads in front of you? Whilst the improv may still be great, there’s so much more you can add to your scenes to make them more engaging. In this workshop, we’ll explore how you can add gravitas and…
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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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