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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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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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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.
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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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David Elms Describes A Room
David Elms Describes A Room
Following its sell-out Soho Theatre run, the cult hit comes to Bristol. Together with his audience, veteran improviser Elms 'builds a comedy mind palace before your very eyes. You'll want to move in for good' (Phil Wang).
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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 Student Showcase
Performing Improv Level 1: 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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Performing Improv L1: Singing Songs Student Showcase
Performing Improv L1: Singing Songs 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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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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Performing Improv Level 1: Making a Scene
Performing Improv Level 1: Making a Scene
This seven-week course aims to equip you with the tools you need to take your improvisation to the stage by creating spontaneous and compelling scenes. You’ll explore how to make bold choices that drive a scene forward or give it a strong start, how to build a shared world for your scene using basic mime and space-work, and the essential ingredients that make a scene come together (or fall apart without them).
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
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.
Performing Improv Level 2: Scenes and Songs
Performing Improv Level 2: Scenes and Songs
Building on our popular Singing Songs course, Scenes and Songs will take your improvised singing skills to the next level and put them to work in your scenes and stories.
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MUSICAL IMPROV with Chris Grace
MUSICAL IMPROV with Chris Grace
There is no greater joy than capping off a wonderful comedic scene with a wonderful comedic song! Learn the basics of song structure, group singing, and approaches to narrative in longform from Chris Grace (Baby Wants Candy, Dropout, Superstore).
MUSICAL IMPROV with Chris Grace
MUSICAL IMPROV with Chris Grace
There is no greater joy than capping off a wonderful comedic scene with a wonderful comedic song! Learn the basics of song structure, group singing, and approaches to narrative in longform from Chris Grace (Baby Wants Candy, Dropout, Superstore).
This Is Your Musical: One-Off Cabaret Feat. Chris Grace
This Is Your Musical: One-Off Cabaret Feat. Chris Grace
For one night only, join members of TIYM, and special guest Chris Grace (Baby Wants Candy, Netflix's Atypical) for a cabaret-style celebration of improvised songs, stories, and musical mayhem. Expect sharp wordplay, spontaneous showstoppers, and unrepeatable moments in this unscripted musical showcase.
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Friends Like These
Friends Like These
Looking for hope? Need to laugh AND cry? It’s time to call your mates and bring them along for ‘Friends Like These’, the interactive improv show which ‘feels like a hug.’
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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.
Up The Antics Summer Party
Up The Antics Summer Party
This summer, Up The Antics bottle up the summer spirit and let it loose in a cool basement in Clifton. In a diversion from their usual “Antics Joke Show”, the summer party features some of the best improv groups that the Antics really want to perform with, but haven’t had the chance to. Please note - all ticket proceeds will go towards supporting The Bristol Improv Theatre’s work.
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Performing Improv Level 2: Making a Show Student Showcase
Performing Improv Level 2: Making a Show Student Showcase
Come and see the graduates of BIT’s latest Performing Improv course as they share their new improv show they’ve been creating over the 7 week course.
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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!
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