Performing Improv Level 1: Making a Scene
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomThis 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).
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. Our experienced facilitators will guide and support you on your journey towards performing.
Unscripted Players Pitching Workshop
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomThis 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.
The Improv Gym
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomPart 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.
Double Bill: Storm Compass & What Happened in the Interval
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomTake 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.
Improv Taster Session
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomFacilitated 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.
Double Bill | The Pressure Cooker & Beansville Presents: The Workplace
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomFeeling 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.
This Is Your Musical
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomPrepare to be amazed as you witness the creation of a brand new musical theatre show, courtesy of The Bristol Improv Theatre’s flagship musical theatre company, This Is Your Musical!
Do Not Adjust Your Stage: The Wunderkammer
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomDNAYS return to Bristol for 2025 – Improvised comedy sketches and scenes inspired by TED-style talks from guest speakers. Previous guest speakers include a professional extreme snowboarder, a Greenpeace activist, the scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep, a Game of Thrones superfan and a piracy expert.
Antics Joke Show ft. Biscuit Barrel
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomUp 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!
Giant Steps
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomFriday 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…
‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 SAINT PAULS ROAD, Bristol, United KingdomEqual 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
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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