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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 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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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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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.
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Tales of Adventure Presents: Cold War Chaos
Tales of Adventure Presents: Cold War Chaos
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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Frankenstein (On a Budget)
Frankenstein (On a Budget)
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to single-handedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Featuring a full soundtrack of brand new music, with incredible cardboard creations and characters inspired by Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff, Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you needed.
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Frankenstein (On a Budget)
Frankenstein (On a Budget)
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to single-handedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Featuring a full soundtrack of brand new music, with incredible cardboard creations and characters inspired by Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff, Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you needed.
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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!
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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Mixed Omens
Mixed Omens
Mixed Omens, set in the world of the books (if not values) of Neil Gaiman, has been described as “gloriously theatrical”. If you love American Gods, Sandman and Good Omens, don’t miss a chance to see a fantastic performance in their style: witty, eerie, full of gods, myths and shadows.
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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.
BBFC Presents: FLYING BAPTISTS OVER NOLLYWOOD
BBFC Presents: FLYING BAPTISTS OVER NOLLYWOOD
Get ready for… FLYING BAPTISTS OVER NOLLYWOOD! Compiled and introduced by filmmaker and B film historian Andrew Leavold (The Search For Weng Weng) 'Flying Baptists Over Nollywood' offers a literally eye-popping selection of film clips, trailers and documentaries from filmdom’s final frontier.
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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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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 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. Burger and a Pint
Antics Joke Show ft. Burger and a Pint
Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up, improv & sketch comedy. This month, they will be joined by the Leicester Square Sketch-Off winners Burger and a Pint!
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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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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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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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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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