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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 L1: Creating Characters Student Showcase
Performing L1: Creating Characters Student Showcase
Come and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv Level 1 course as they share some of the skills they’ve been building over the 7 week course.
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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 longform improv troupes Bristol has to offer.
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The Improv Lab
The Improv Lab
Welcome to The Improv Lab! Join us at The Bristol Improv Theatre for a weekend afternoon to watch 3 different groups from the local Bristol improv community and watch or join in with a jam - for free!
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.
The Antics Joke Show Ft. Susan Harrison
The Antics Joke Show Ft. Susan Harrison
Up The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety – featuring sketch comedy from hilarious character comedian Susan Harrison (Showstopper: The Improvised Musical, Mischief Movie Night, Austentatious), stand-up from an up-and-coming local talent and improv comedy from the Antics themselves.
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Nailing Characters for Auditions – and Beyond!
Nailing Characters for Auditions – and Beyond!
A workshop to help empower you to make committed character choices that feel right for you. Using a mix of exercises/side-coaching I’ll encourage you to explore characters, find where you shine, and make strong choices. A playful 3 hours that will (supportively) push you outside of your comfort zone.
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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 Level 1: Creating Characters
Performing Improv Level 1: Creating Characters
This seven-week course introduces the tools, techniques, and tricks used to create characters on-the-spot. You’ll explore how characters can emerge and grow through physicality, status, and the relationships between characters - building your confidence in stepping into another person’s shoes when you perform.
Intro to Performing Improv
Intro to Performing Improv
Join us for this six-week course and immerse yourself in the fundamentals of improvising for an audience. Our experienced facilitators will guide you with games, exercises, and scenes to enhance your skills and launch your performance journey.
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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.
Performing Improv Level 1: Singing Songs
Performing Improv Level 1: Singing Songs
This seven-week course explores different song structures and games to help build your musicality, rhythm, and improv skills so you can perform group numbers and improvised singing games. All voices are welcomed, some improv skills are recommended (but not strictly required).
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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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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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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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2 events,
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 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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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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Performing Improv Level 2: Making a Show
Performing Improv Level 2: Making a Show
In this course, participants are given the opportunity to shape and perform their own improv show, with the guidance of an experienced director.
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Jazz Police presents: You Name It!
Jazz Police presents: You Name It!
The improvised comedy night where you name the show and Jazz Police performs it!
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2 events,
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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The Incredible Playable Show + My Date with Pierce Brosnan
The Incredible Playable Show + My Date with Pierce Brosnan
A double-bill of video game-powered comedy where you control the action! Take the stage in The Incredible Playable Show to play games with barcode scanners, human buttons and Power Rangers. Plus, use your phone to guide a lovelorn clown's fairytale romance with a talking dummy of Pierce Brosnan!
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Time Warp Double Bill
Time Warp Double Bill
Ever thought that an improv show was a little too linear? In this show two acts mix it up, playing with time in unique ways. The Groundhogs see how the tiniest of changes can lead to a totally different future. Storm Compass explores a series of stories spread across time.
3 events,
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.
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!
The Antics Joke Show Ft. The Mayor and His Daughter
The Antics Joke Show Ft. The Mayor and His Daughter
Up The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety – featuring sketch comedy from parent-child folk-horror double act The Mayor and His Daughter, stand-up from an up-and-coming local talent and improv comedy from the Antics themselves.
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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!
1 event,
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!
1 event,
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!
1 event,
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!
2 events,
Improvising Fantasy with Katy Schutte Weekend Intensive
Improvising Fantasy with Katy Schutte Weekend Intensive
Develop your performance skills and explore exciting themes from the world of fantasy adventure with a leading improv teacher.
Dragprov Revue
Dragprov Revue
Grab your glitter and strut on down to Clifton, Dragprov is back in Brizzle! ‘Christian Adore’ and ‘Eaton Messe’ are a drag double act performed by Francesca Forristal and Ed Scrivens. Using your suggestions, this lovable soft-boy and sassy queen will create dazzling songs, sketches, raps, and entire musical right before your eyes! It’s RuPaul’s glamour meets corset-splitting improv hilarity. With smash hit shows from the Edinburgh Fringe to Glastonbury Festival, the dazzling duo returns to the Bristol Improv Theatre for a Pride extravaganza.
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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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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