Upcoming shows

Working the Room: Hosting and MC Skills with Imogen Palmer

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

Want to charm a crowd instantly? Seem calm and relaxed in front of an audience? Join this class to develop your hosting, public speaking and audience interaction skills!

£80

Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan

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

Join our lunchtime improv comedy classes at Bristol Improv Theatre for a creative power-up! Perfect for creatives & freelancers, these drop-in sessions with Rebecca MacMillan support you to explore your inner playfulness, boost your confidence and wellbeing, and unlock your inner comic genius. No previous experience needed – just come and enjoy the spontaneity!

£12.50
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 Performing Improv Level 2

Performing Improv L2: Approaches to Scenework

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

This 7-week course delves into improvisation techniques and theory from a range of perspectives to help you stretch your scenic muscles and develop your own approach to scenework. A great course for those looking to develop their scenework skills and explore their personal voice as an improviser.

£225
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: Telling Stories

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

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.

£225

‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, 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

Bristol Longform Takeover

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

Get ready for a takeover! Bristol Longform Comedy will be taking charge of the Bristol Improv Theatre to show you the wide range of wonderful improv troupes Bristol has to offer.

£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

Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy

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

This is a dynamic course for those interested in both personal development and improv, and are eager to explore new ways of thinking. The course encourages participants to connect through playful improvised theatre games and exercises. It incorporates Playback Theatre forms as its central method, offering a creative way to explore a new way of seeing things.

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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