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Giant Steps
Giant Steps
Friday 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 Edinburgh Fringe and London shows. Improvisation meets improvisation as top UK comedians and virtuoso jazz musicians inspire each other in real time to create an…
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‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
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
CANCELLED – Giant Steps Present: Something from Nothing
CANCELLED – Giant Steps Present: Something from Nothing
How do you start scenes when you’ve had no or minimal opening? Or when you are on the backline and have no ideas? How do you take scenes from banal beginnings to something special? We’ll explore new techniques to make you more playful, more erudite, and more interesting on stage.
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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The Improv Gym
The Improv Gym
Part 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.
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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Compering and Crowd Work Masterclass
Compering and Crowd Work Masterclass
Whether you’re an open mic comic wanting to learn the basics of compering or a more seasoned pro keen to extend your skill set, join accomplished compere Ben Van der Velde for this four hour workshop focusing on the skills of hosting and crowd work.
Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
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.
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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: Romantic Ridiculousness
Tales of Adventure presents: Romantic Ridiculousness
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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The Bareback Kings Valentine’s Special
The Bareback Kings Valentine’s Special
Feeling the Valentine's Day blues? Need an alternative to the commercialisation of romance? Let London favourites The Bareback Kings bring more lurve into your life with their drag king swagger, tackling the issues of the hour in this improvised comedy show. The boyz are rude, crude but never disrespecting the ladies. Even when they’re whipping their kecks off.
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LGBTQ+ Improv Drop-In
LGBTQ+ Improv Drop-In
Join our LGBTQ+ improv workshop, led by experienced LGBTQ+ instructors! Perfect for all skill levels—whether you're a beginner or an experienced improviser—these fun and inclusive sessions focus on self-expression, celebrating your identity, and building connections in a supportive community. Discover the joy of improv in a safe and welcoming space!
Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
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.
Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
If the world was ending, what would be the one thing you’d want to survive? Join us as we explore a new world and find out what’s left over after Earth’s devastation with Tales From the Wasteland, an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. With support from: Lawful Disorder, an improvised crime and legal comedy thriller.
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Performing L1: Making a Scene Student Showcase
Performing L1: Making a Scene Student Showcase
Come and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course.
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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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Directing Improv with Imogen Palmer
Directing Improv with Imogen Palmer
Got an idea for a show? Want to inspire and empower a group to perform it? Develop your feedback and coaching skills? Take this class to unpack and develop your directing skills, and make your vision a reality!
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!
Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
Improv Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
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.
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Working the Room: Hosting and MC Skills with Imogen Palmer
Working the Room: Hosting and MC Skills with Imogen Palmer
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!
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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 Improv L2: Approaches to Scenework
Performing Improv L2: Approaches to Scenework
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.
Intro to Performing Improv
Intro to Performing Improv
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.
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Performing Improv Level 1: Telling Stories
Performing Improv Level 1: Telling Stories
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.
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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‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
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
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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.
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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