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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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Performing Level 2: Exploring Narrative Student Showcase
Performing Level 2: Exploring Narrative Student Showcase
Monday 8th April | 20:00 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. Our wonderful students will be improvising stories and weaving scenes together into narratives based on your suggestions. FREE ENTRY – fellow students, family and…
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Performing L1: Creating Characters Student Showcase
Performing L1: Creating Characters 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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Tribe: Bristol Pole Showcase
Tribe: Bristol Pole Showcase
TRIBE emerged from a passion for pole, performing and the Bristol pole dancing community. Bristol and its surrounding areas has such an immense and wonderfully diverse pole scene that we couldn't resist bringing all of this together in one amazing event for everyone to showcase their spins, shapes and spectacular sass.
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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!
Intro to Performing Improv
Intro to Performing Improv
A fun-focused, laughter-filled introduction to performing improv in front of an audience.
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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 – SOLD OUT
Discovering Improv – SOLD OUT
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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Unscripted Players Big April Show
Unscripted Players Big April Show
This Spring. 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 April Show
Unscripted Players Big April Show
This Spring. 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 April Show
Unscripted Players Big April Show
This Spring. 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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SLASH HER! the Musical
SLASH HER! the Musical
SLASH HER is a brand new horror comedy, featuring a killer 80s soundtrack and lots of fake blood. Prepare for big hair and big scares!
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The Taming of The Shrew (with a Bullingdon Twist)
The Taming of The Shrew (with a Bullingdon Twist)
Shakespeare meets the Bullingdon Club, here’s the Taming of the Shrew like you’ve never seen it before! With pompous school boys, overbearing fathers and one trailblazing, rule-breaking woman, prepare to be transported to the whimsical setting of the British upper class for a night like no other.
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The Taming of The Shrew (with a Bullingdon Twist)
The Taming of The Shrew (with a Bullingdon Twist)
Shakespeare meets the Bullingdon Club, here’s the Taming of the Shrew like you’ve never seen it before! With pompous school boys, overbearing fathers and one trailblazing, rule-breaking woman, prepare to be transported to the whimsical setting of the British upper class for a night like no other.
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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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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.
The Antics Joke Show ft. Jazz Police
The Antics Joke Show ft. Jazz Police
Up The Antics present their killer format of comedy variety, featuring the best local stand-up talent, sketch comedy from Up The Antics and improv comedy from special guests … Jazz Police!
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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.
1 event,
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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Bumper Bank Holiday Improv Triple Bill
Bumper Bank Holiday Improv Triple Bill
Start your bank holiday weekend with a bonus bumper bonanza of brilliant Bristolian improv with not one, not two, but THREE different acts taking you to different improv worlds.
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Global Majority Improv Workshop with Do The Right Scene
Global Majority Improv Workshop with Do The Right Scene
A fun and friendly workshop for people from Global Majority backgrounds, delivered by improv legends, 'Do The Right Scene'. Part of DIASPORA!
Do The Right Scene
Do The Right Scene
Do The Right Scene is a dope-ass improv comedy group who are all about fast-paced comedy with sauce and furiously funny. With credits on Comedy Central, BBC 1, BBC 3, Sky TV and Radio 4 they're the UK's first all-Black improv comedy team and a must see!
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Degrees of Error Present: More Stuff She Didn’t Write
Degrees of Error Present: More Stuff She Didn’t Write
Degrees of Error (the diabolical minds behind Murder, She Didn’t Write) present an easy-going extravaganza of short form improv comedy featuring a different guest group each month. The perfect way to brighten up your Sunday!
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
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