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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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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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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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Scenes From Truth with Imogen Palmer
Scenes From Truth with Imogen Palmer
Join Imogen Palmer for a 7-week course exploring how you can bring authenticity, truth and rich moments to your improvisation, as well as techniques for using our own lives and memories as a starting point.
Improv for Fun
Improv for Fun
Join Anna and Cat for a session of guided improv exercises and games where you don’t have to worry about what comes next. All you need to do is turn up and be ready to play!
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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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Improv Taster Session
Improv Taster Session
Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, the class will explore the fundamental skills of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and connect with others in a playful way.
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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.
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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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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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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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!
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Culture Flow with Tai Campbell
Culture Flow with Tai Campbell
A weekend course for performers from diverse backgrounds, with Tai Campbell from Do The Right Scene.
Improv Taster Session
Improv Taster Session
Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, the class will explore the fundamental skills of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and connect with others in a playful way.
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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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Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working.
Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working.
In the comedy world, where controversy is king, when does the joke stop being funny? Stakes are rising, cancel-culture is career-making, but consequences are darkening. Award-winning new writing, with a flare for the provocative.
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
If you have any questions about ticketing, accessibility, venue hire or working with us, check out our handy FAQs page or get in touch at hello@improvtheatre.co.uk