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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
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!
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Improv Jam & Social
Improv Jam & Social
Join us for an evening of improv games, socialising and fun at our monthly jam at the Bristol Improv Theatre!
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The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show
The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show is back, bringing songs, scenes and silliness - an easy going and mischievous evening awaits!
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Global Majority Improv Drop-In
Global Majority Improv Drop-In
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.
Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working.
Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working.
In the comedy world, where controversy is king, when does the joke stop being funny? Stakes are rising, cancel-culture is career-making, but consequences are darkening. Award-winning new writing, with a flare for the provocative.
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Improv for Fun
Improv for Fun
Join Anna and Cat for a session of guided improv exercises and games where you don’t have to worry about what comes next. All you need to do is turn up and be ready to play!
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James Ross Does Guess Who?
James Ross Does Guess Who?
Remember childhood-favourite Guess Who? It's that, but based on vibes and played with you, the lovely audience. Failure is certain. A good time not absolutely guaranteed but quite likely. It's a very silly party show, I think you'll have fun with it. James Ross is the brains behind long-running, leftie, no-punching-down, cult-favourite London comedy night Quantum Leopard.
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CAN DO MAYBE – THE MUSICAL (In Concert)
CAN DO MAYBE – THE MUSICAL (In Concert)
CAN DO MAYBE - THE MUSICAL
In Concert
The debut in concert showcase performance of this new musical, by Isobel R K Black. It is an uplifting musical which inspires reflection on life behind the closed doors of our lives, while dealing with modern day issues of relationships, bullying, grief, implications of being a young carer, drugs and knife crime.
CAN DO MAYBE – THE MUSICAL (In Concert)
CAN DO MAYBE – THE MUSICAL (In Concert)
CAN DO MAYBE - THE MUSICAL
In Concert
The debut in concert showcase performance of this new musical, by Isobel R K Black. It is an uplifting musical which inspires reflection on life behind the closed doors of our lives, while dealing with modern day issues of relationships, bullying, grief, implications of being a young carer, drugs and knife crime.
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2 events,
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
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!
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This Is Your Musical
This Is Your Musical
Prepare 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!
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Improv Taster Session
Improv Taster Session
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.
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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
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!
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Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
An improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. This twisted and talented cast will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative show with no pre-prepared characters, story or dialogue. Expect raiders, mutants and more in this absurd dark comedy inspired by works such as Mad Max and Fallout.
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Do Not Adjust Your Stage: The Wunderkammer
Do Not Adjust Your Stage: The Wunderkammer
DNAYS 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.
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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
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!
Performing L1: Creating Characters Student Showcase
Performing L1: Creating Characters Student Showcase
Come and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv Level 1 course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course.
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Bristol Longform Takeover
Bristol Longform Takeover
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 longform improv troupes Bristol has to offer.
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The Improv Lab
The Improv Lab
Welcome to The Improv Lab! Join us at The Bristol Improv Theatre for a weekend afternoon to watch 3 different groups from the local Bristol improv community and watch or join in with a jam - for free!
Improv Taster Session
Improv Taster Session
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.
The Antics Joke Show Ft. Susan Harrison
The Antics Joke Show Ft. Susan Harrison
Up The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety – featuring sketch comedy from hilarious character comedian Susan Harrison (Showstopper: The Improvised Musical, Mischief Movie Night, Austentatious), stand-up from an up-and-coming local talent and improv comedy from the Antics themselves.
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Nailing Characters for Auditions – and Beyond!
Nailing Characters for Auditions – and Beyond!
A workshop to help empower you to make committed character choices that feel right for you. Using a mix of exercises/side-coaching I’ll encourage you to explore characters, find where you shine, and make strong choices. A playful 3 hours that will (supportively) push you outside of your comfort zone.
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.
Want to
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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FAQs
If you have any questions about ticketing, accessibility, venue hire or working with us, check out our handy FAQs page or get in touch at hello@improvtheatre.co.uk