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Intro to Performing Improv
Intro to Performing Improv
A fun-focused, laughter-filled introduction to performing improv in front of an audience.
Performing Improv Level 1: Creating Characters
Performing Improv Level 1: Creating Characters
Be anyone (or anything) you want to be! This course introduces the tools, techniques, and tricks used to create characters on-the-spot in performance.
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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.
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BIG QUIZ OF UTTER NONSENSE
BIG QUIZ OF UTTER NONSENSE
NO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE! JUST GENERAL NONSENSE! COME PLAY!
General knowledge is redundant now Alexa has it all! Come embrace your human superpower of NONSENSE!
“Cards against humanity meets Shooting Stars!”
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Clifton Cabaret Presents: Musical Theatre Song Swap
Clifton Cabaret Presents: Musical Theatre Song Swap
Join us for an evening of musical theatre cabaret, with a twist! Accompanied by a live pianist, our fabulous singers will be 'song swapping' - performing Broadway and West End songs not originally written for their voices.
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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.
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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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International Women’s Day: WOMAN
International Women’s Day: WOMAN
Join us for an evening celebrating International Women’s Day. The Bristol Improv Theatre will be showcasing a range of exceptional performers from our community, including a specially created improvised theatre piece devised by former Theatre School students Tina Malhotra and Camilla Owen.
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Games Night
Games Night
Your team will solve riveting riddles, giggle at guessing games, act out murder mystery charades and play together against others.
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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.
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MTB: Cabaret Through the Ages
MTB: Cabaret Through the Ages
MTB's Spring Cabaret is a musical journey through the ages with numbers from classics such as Anything Goes to modern hits like Everybody's Talking About Jamie! The un-auditioned show is a fantastic way to ensure all members of our society get their chance to shine on stage!
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The Little Improv Festival
After a hugely success inaugural event last year, The Bristol Improv Theatre are delighted to announce the return of The Little Improv Festival for 2024! Join us on Friday 22nd March for the festival launch, followed by an all day festival on 23rd March.
Character In Improv (with Susan Harrison)
Character In Improv (with Susan Harrison)
Whether you'd like to improve and expand your range, or whether you love playing characters and want to get even more practise at it, this is a session for you.
F*%cking with Conventions in Narrative Improv (with Justin Brett)
F*%cking with Conventions in Narrative Improv (with Justin Brett)
In this 3-hour workshop we will explore some of the many improv, storytelling and just plain FUN tools we have at our disposal.
The Little Improv Festival 2024: These Folk
The Little Improv Festival 2024: These Folk
These Folk is a funny and beautiful improvised folk musical, performed by Susan Harrison & Justin Brett (both longstanding members of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical) and accompanied by incredible improvised guitar and percussion.
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The Little Improv Festival: Warm Up and Welcome Workshop
The Little Improv Festival: Warm Up and Welcome Workshop
Kick off the Little Improv Festival in the right way with our Warm Up and Welcome workshop!
The Little Improv Festival: Intro to Songprov (Workshop)
The Little Improv Festival: Intro to Songprov (Workshop)
An introduction to singing improvised songs with a focus on the verse-chorus structure, open to anyone with an interest in improvising songs!
The Little Improv Festival: Bar Programme
The Little Improv Festival: Bar Programme
The Bristol Improv Theatre is delighted to present the return of The Little Improv Festival. Join us in our bar on 23rd March for an all day festival featuring fantastic local improvisers, improv jams and a chance to meet the Bristol Improv Theatre team.
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Little Improv Festival: Improv Meet Up at Coppa Club
Little Improv Festival: Improv Meet Up at Coppa Club
We're delighted to be teaming up with Bristol Longform Comedy to host a relaxed Improv Meet Up to wind down from the Little Improv Festival.
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Performing Sketch-Comedy (Workshop) | Biscuit Barrel – CANCELLED
Performing Sketch-Comedy (Workshop) | Biscuit Barrel – CANCELLED
Want to learn the ropes of performing sketch-comedy? Acclaimed group Biscuit Barrel invite you to an intimate introduction to this legendary style of comedy.
BIG QUIZ OF UTTER NONSENSE
BIG QUIZ OF UTTER NONSENSE
NO GENERAL KNOWLEDGE! JUST GENERAL NONSENSE! COME PLAY!
General knowledge is redundant now Alexa has it all! Come embrace your human superpower of NONSENSE!
“Cards against humanity meets Shooting Stars!”
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Feminist Paintalong
Feminist Paintalong
Come join us at the Bristol Improv Theatre for a Saturday afternoon of feminist arty funtimes! Grab a drink from the bar, take a seat at an easel and follow the step-by-step guidance to create your own masterpiece. All materials included, no experience necessary.
The Bareback Kings
The Bareback Kings
London favourites The Bareback Kings bring their drag king swagger to Bristol - boys on tour! The lads tackle all the issues of the hour in this improvised comedy show. Expect the boyz to be rude, crude but never disrespecting the ladies. Even when they’re whipping their kecks off.
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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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