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Performing Improv Level 1: Singing Songs
Performing Improv Level 1: Singing Songs
Singing Songs is the course for anyone who’s ever fancied making up songs on the spot, and for those who don’t think they can sing but would love to have a go!
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Performing Improv Level 2: Developing Characters
Performing Improv Level 2: Developing Characters
Go beyond just making improvised characters to explore their hidden depths, inner lives, and satisfying character arcs.
Discovering Improv
Discovering Improv
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.
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Halloween Games Night
Halloween Games Night
Bring your friends to a very special spooky edition of games night; our pub quiz-cum-improv challenge night!
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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.
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Victor Patrascan: Stand up Comedy in Broken English
Victor Patrascan: Stand up Comedy in Broken English
Don’t miss out on Victor’s newest jokes! Victor’s set includes entirely new jokes not heard during his previous appearance in town.
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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.
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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 for Fun
Improv for Fun
A session where you don't need to worry about learning performance skills or progressing onto the next course - this is Improv for Fun!
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Tales Of Adventure Presents: Haunted House Hijinks
Tales Of Adventure Presents: Haunted House Hijinks
Tales of Adventure is an improvised storytelling panel show with live illustration, inspired by tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. Each episode sees a crack team of comedians and improvisers combining their talents to craft a thrilling and hilarious narrative in a different genre, aided (and sometimes challenged) by suggestions from the Audience.
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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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This Is Your Musical Weekend Intensive
This Is Your Musical Weekend Intensive
Explore the world of improvised musicals in a weekend filled with creativity, fun and music.
LGBTQ+ Improv Drop-In
LGBTQ+ Improv Drop-In
This is a fun and friendly workshop led by LGBTQ+ instructors for people who are LGBTQ+, and 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. Sessions will focus on fun, representing your own identity(ies) in improv, and connecting with other improvisers.
Celebrating International Men’s Day: Men?!
Celebrating International Men’s Day: Men?!
men?! is an improvised show that features a cast of performers from our community and beyond, giving voice to their varied experiences as men. Through their unique perspectives, they delve into modern masculinity, exploring what unites and divides men and offering a fresh look at the shared and contrasting experiences of being a man today.
2 events,
This Is Your Musical Weekend Intensive
This Is Your Musical Weekend Intensive
Explore the world of improvised musicals in a weekend filled with creativity, fun and music.
This Is Your Musical Weekend Intensive Showcase
This Is Your Musical Weekend Intensive Showcase
Join us for a friendly evening showcase with the students of This Is Your Musical’s Weekend Intensive Musical Improv course!
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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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Unscripted Players Big Autumn Show
Unscripted Players Big Autumn Show
This Autumn. Two original improvised productions. One Big Show!
Presented, directed and performed by the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s amateur improv company.
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Unscripted Players Big Autumn Show
Unscripted Players Big Autumn Show
This Autumn. Two original improvised productions. One Big Show!
Presented, directed and performed by the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s amateur improv company.
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Unscripted Players Big Autumn Show
Unscripted Players Big Autumn Show
This Autumn. Two original improvised productions. One Big Show!
Presented, directed and performed by the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s amateur improv company.
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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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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 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 4 different groups from the local Bristol improv community. For free!
Improv Taster Sessions
Improv Taster Sessions
Every month, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course.
Antics Joke Show ft. On the Spot Stand Up
Antics Joke Show ft. On the Spot Stand Up
Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up, improv & sketch comedy.
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Utter Rot and Poppycock: An Especially Special Christmas Special
Utter Rot and Poppycock: An Especially Special Christmas Special
The utterly splendid absurdist cabaret show IS BACK! For one night only, we bring you an especially special Utter Rot & Poppycock Christmas Special!
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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