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SUMMARY:This Is Your Festive Musical
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 15th December | 20:00\nMonday 16th December | 20:00\nTuesday 17th December | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nThis Is Your Musical! Create a brand new musical full of seasonal spirit\, with extra Christmas magic made-up on the spot and inspired by your favourite festive stories. Expect charm\, laughter\, stunning musical numbers and joy in the midwinter dark. \nThe Bristol Improv’s flagship musical theatre group This Is Your Musical are putting on a special seasonal run of their astonishing improvised musical show. You won’t believe it’s improvised\, but it is completely made up and different every time! \nThis night of musical fun is not to be missed! \nBLACK FRIDAY DEAL!\nBook your ticket today and claim a FREE mulled cider on show night to get you into the festive spirit! \nOffer ends midnight 29/11/24\n \nTo claim your free drink\, simply show your booking confirmation email to bar staff which will have the date you booked on it. It’s one drink per ticket – so we’ll be making a list\, and checking it twice! \nYou will be entitled to one free drink per ticket. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.\n\n\n 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/this-is-your-festive-musical/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th December | 20:00\nThursday 19th December | 20:00\nFriday 20th December | 20:00\nSaturday 21st December | 20:00\n‘Twas the night before Christmas\, when all through the house \nNot a creature was stirring\, not even a mouse; \nAnd then there was Santa\, clothed all in red\, \nLying still on the floor\, holly\, jolly\, and dead! \nWhen the family wakes up on Christmas morning\, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa’s dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build\, but who in the family could be a stocking killer\, why\, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out! \nIt’s Christmas Evil as we swap tinsel for tension\, carols for clues\, and angels for accusations in this festive Ho Ho wHodunnit from Degrees of Error (the local improv veterans behind Murder\, She Didn’t Write). If you like to add some darkly comic spice to the mulled wine of your festive season\, this is the Xmas show for you. \nBLACK FRIDAY DEAL!\nBook your ticket today and claim a FREE mulled cider on show night to get you into the festive spirit! \nOffer ends midnight 29/11/24\n \nTo claim your free drink\, simply show your booking confirmation email to bar staff which will have the date you booked on it. It’s one drink per ticket – so we’ll be making a list\, and checking it twice! \nYou will be entitled to one free drink per ticket. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/i-saw-mommy-killing-santa-claus/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th December | 20:00\nThursday 19th December | 20:00\nFriday 20th December | 20:00\nSaturday 21st December | 20:00\n‘Twas the night before Christmas\, when all through the house \nNot a creature was stirring\, not even a mouse; \nAnd then there was Santa\, clothed all in red\, \nLying still on the floor\, holly\, jolly\, and dead! \nWhen the family wakes up on Christmas morning\, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa’s dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build\, but who in the family could be a stocking killer\, why\, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out! \nIt’s Christmas Evil as we swap tinsel for tension\, carols for clues\, and angels for accusations in this festive Ho Ho wHodunnit from Degrees of Error (the local improv veterans behind Murder\, She Didn’t Write). If you like to add some darkly comic spice to the mulled wine of your festive season\, this is the Xmas show for you. \nBLACK FRIDAY DEAL!\nBook your ticket today and claim a FREE mulled cider on show night to get you into the festive spirit! \nOffer ends midnight 29/11/24\n \nTo claim your free drink\, simply show your booking confirmation email to bar staff which will have the date you booked on it. It’s one drink per ticket – so we’ll be making a list\, and checking it twice! \nYou will be entitled to one free drink per ticket. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/i-saw-mommy-killing-santa-claus/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th December | 20:00\nThursday 19th December | 20:00\nFriday 20th December | 20:00\nSaturday 21st December | 20:00\n‘Twas the night before Christmas\, when all through the house \nNot a creature was stirring\, not even a mouse; \nAnd then there was Santa\, clothed all in red\, \nLying still on the floor\, holly\, jolly\, and dead! \nWhen the family wakes up on Christmas morning\, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa’s dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build\, but who in the family could be a stocking killer\, why\, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out! \nIt’s Christmas Evil as we swap tinsel for tension\, carols for clues\, and angels for accusations in this festive Ho Ho wHodunnit from Degrees of Error (the local improv veterans behind Murder\, She Didn’t Write). If you like to add some darkly comic spice to the mulled wine of your festive season\, this is the Xmas show for you. \nBLACK FRIDAY DEAL!\nBook your ticket today and claim a FREE mulled cider on show night to get you into the festive spirit! \nOffer ends midnight 29/11/24\n \nTo claim your free drink\, simply show your booking confirmation email to bar staff which will have the date you booked on it. It’s one drink per ticket – so we’ll be making a list\, and checking it twice! \nYou will be entitled to one free drink per ticket. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/i-saw-mommy-killing-santa-claus/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th December | 20:00\nThursday 19th December | 20:00\nFriday 20th December | 20:00\nSaturday 21st December | 20:00\n‘Twas the night before Christmas\, when all through the house \nNot a creature was stirring\, not even a mouse; \nAnd then there was Santa\, clothed all in red\, \nLying still on the floor\, holly\, jolly\, and dead! \nWhen the family wakes up on Christmas morning\, the last thing they expected to find under the tree was Santa’s dead body. With no sign of a break-in suspicion begins to build\, but who in the family could be a stocking killer\, why\, and will they strike again? You’d better watch out! \nIt’s Christmas Evil as we swap tinsel for tension\, carols for clues\, and angels for accusations in this festive Ho Ho wHodunnit from Degrees of Error (the local improv veterans behind Murder\, She Didn’t Write). If you like to add some darkly comic spice to the mulled wine of your festive season\, this is the Xmas show for you. \nBLACK FRIDAY DEAL!\nBook your ticket today and claim a FREE mulled cider on show night to get you into the festive spirit! \nOffer ends midnight 29/11/24\n \nTo claim your free drink\, simply show your booking confirmation email to bar staff which will have the date you booked on it. It’s one drink per ticket – so we’ll be making a list\, and checking it twice! \nYou will be entitled to one free drink per ticket. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/i-saw-mommy-killing-santa-claus/2024-12-21/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:Up The Antics New Year’s Eve Party
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 31st December | 19:00 – Late\nBack from the success of their last two sold out New Year’s Eve parties\, Up The Antics have put together a stellar line-up to bring in 2025 at the Bristol Improv Theatre. This year’s line-up will include raucous improv\, musical talents and award-winning sketch legends\, plus music in the bar to see us into the new year.  \nSketch Comedy from Up The Antics\nBristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing a mix of some old favourites with some fun new characters\, scenes and situations thrown into the mix. Come see this group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra and won awards for their online sketch content.\n\nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview \nImprov from Pressure Cooker\nThe improvised restaurant show (From the cast of The Bish Bosh Bash and the creators of Tales of Adventure). \nStep into our restaurant\, where the experience is different every single night! Our performers take ingredients from the audience’s suggestions to create recipes for wacky\, funny\, and silly stories.\n \nImprovised Music from AIA\nAnna\, Alice and Ian (This Is Your Musical\, Birdwatchers\, Muses) join forces to present a set of improvised cabaret music to begin the night in sparkling style. Watch as they weave together beautiful harmonies and hilarious on-the-spot lyrics all from your suggestions.\n \nAfter the shows\, we will have MUSIC in the bar to keep us dancing until 2025! \nEvent Timings:\n7pm: Fizz Reception \n8pm – 10.30pm: Performances \n10.30pm – Late: Dancing in the bar to see in the New Year! \nTicket includes a glass of prosecco on arrival. 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/up-the-antics-new-years-eve-party-24/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas 2024,Community Event,Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:Improv Double Bill | Last Groundhog Day on Earth
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 4th January | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nTwo of Bristol’s most popular longform acts collide to create an improvised comedy show that would be a worthwhile evening for your last day on earth\, even if you had to re-live it every night! \nLast Day on Earth \nThe first graduate house team of legendary improv night Parent’s Basement take a location from the audience and proceed to take us on a journey through improvised sketch and character comedy. \nFeaturing performers from: This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics & After Dusk\, the improvised twilight zone\, Last Day on Earth have travelled all over the country with their chaotic\, hilarious comedic style and consistently deliver premium laughter. \nThe Groundhogs \nThe Groundhogs originated as part of Bristol Longform Comedy and are icons of Bristol’s longform improv scene. Watch their cast relive the same scene over and over – and see how the tiniest of changes can lead to a totally different future\, exploring the many different ways that a single scene could have gone…but didn’t. \nBook your tickets below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-double-bill-last-groundhog-day-on-earth/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Discovering Improv
DESCRIPTION:6th January – 10th February | Mondays | 19:00 – 21:30\nImprov isn’t just about being funny (although it’s often very funny). For you improv could be about facing your fears\, working with a team\, trusting yourself\, listening\, or just letting yourself be silly and playful! \nThis 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.  \nIs this course for me?\n \nDiscovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners – no experience required!  \nThis is the course for you if: \n\nYou want to be more spontaneous\, confident\, or creative.\nYou want to meet new people and have fun!\nYou’re looking to push outside of your comfort zone in a supportive environment.\nYou’ve heard about this improv thing and you want to find out what it’s all about.\nYou’ve been improvising for a while and want to return to the fundamentals.\n\nDiscovering Improv is also running on Tuesdays during this teaching block: \nClick here if you’d like to book the Tuesday Discovering Improv course > \nIf you’re curious about improvisation\, but you don’t want to commit to a full 6 week course\, why not try one of our Improv Taster sessions? \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 16. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/discovering-improv-mon-jan-25/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 1 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Performing Improv Level 1: Making a Scene
DESCRIPTION:6th January – 17th February | Mondays | 19:00 – 21:30\nPeople often start their journeys into improvisation by rediscovering the joys of play – there’s a pure and deeply human delight that we can get from messing around together and being silly! But how do you go from playing with each other for your own delight to entertaining an audience with fully-fledged improvised comedy and drama? \nThis 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).  \nWho is this course for? \n\nStudents who have completed Discovering Improv & Intro to Performing Improv and want to take the next step\nPerformers who have some improv experience and want to develop their improvised scene work skills \nAnyone who has learned improv elsewhere and wants to start learning with the BIT school\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis course consists of 7 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 12. Like all our Performing Improv courses\, the 7th week includes a showcase performance to a supportive audience of friends\, family\, and fellow students. \nIf the cost of this course is a barrier for you\, please check out our Pay It Forward scheme or drop us an email at hello@improvtheatre.net. We’re always here to listen and provide as much support as we are able to.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-l1-making-a-scene-jan-25/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 3 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Intro to Performing Improv
DESCRIPTION:7th January – 11th February | Tuesdays | 19:00 – 21:30\nImprovisation happens all over the place: at work\, at home\, when you’re messing around with your mates. Whenever you do something that you didn’t plan in advance\, try something just to have a go\, or join in with something that looks fun – you’re improvising!  \nBut what about improvising in front of people on a stage? Improv as a performance can be a scary prospect\, but it can also be tremendously fun and hugely rewarding! \nFollowing 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. \nIs this course for me? \nIntro to Performing is an introduction to improvisation as a performance artform\, aimed at beginners – no experience is needed! If you aren’t sure about performing\, or want to learn about improv from the beginning\, try our Discovering Improv course. \nThis is the course for you if: \n\nYou’ve completed our Discovering Improv course and want to take the next step\nYou’re new to improv and want to learn the fundamentals of improvisation for an audience\nYou learned improv elsewhere and want to start learning with the Bristol Improv Theatre School\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 16. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. \nIf the cost of the course is a barrier for you\, please check out our Pay It Forward scheme or drop us an email at hello@improvtheatre.net. We’re always here to listen and provide as much support as we are able to.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/intro-to-performing-improv-jan-2025/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 2 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Unscripted Players Pitching Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 9th January | 17:30 – 19:30\nCome along for a session run by Ros Beeson\, to help you generate and refine ideas to pitch for the next Unscripted Players show which will take place in April. \nPitches for the Spring Unscripted Players shows will be open on Friday 10th January! If you have a fledgling idea for a new improv show and would like some help to perfect it\, or if you’re interested in pitching and directing an Unscripted Players show but don’t yet have an idea then this session is for you! \nThe session is free to attend but please RSVP below so we know how many people to expect.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/unscripted-players-pitching-workshop/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:The Improv Gym
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays | 19:00 – 22:00\n(please see dates of upcoming events below)\nImprove your improv!  \nIn your journey through improv\, it isn’t always about acquiring a new skill for your improviser’s toolkit or throwing yourself into a new and unfamiliar style of play. Sometimes you need to practise your existing skills\, polish up your play\, and get your reps in with some feedback/pointers and constructive critique from an expert. Enter the Improv Gym! \nPart 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. Each session will be led by a Bristol Improv Theatre Instructor who will warm you up and set you going with exercises\, games\, and scenes that will work on the skill areas that you want to improve\, before providing individualised feedback\, coaching\, and critique to help you get to the next level. \nIf you have a particular skill or piece of work that you want to focus on\, let the instructor know and they’ll tailor your session accordingly. If you’re working on something with specialised equipment\, skills\, or knowledge – such as puppetry\, singing\, dance\, or any props/technical requirements – please email theatreschool@improvtheatre.co.uk ahead of time so that we can prepare everything we’ll need to support you in the session. \nEach session lasts 3 hours and is capped at 8 places.  \nThe Improv Gym is about improving the skills you want to work on – if you’re looking for something a bit more structured or just want to turn up and play\, why not try our Improv Drop-ins? \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-improv-gym-3-2-2/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre School
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bristol Improv Theatre":MAILTO:hello@improvtheatre.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Double Bill: Storm Compass & What Happened in the Interval
DESCRIPTION:Friday 10th January | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nTake a break from the January grind with this mind-bending improv double bill! Two genre-defying shows that play with reality and time whilst exploring human relationships\, inspired by audience suggestions that will take on a life of their own. \nMore about the acts in this Double Bill: \nStorm Compass\nBrought to you by Real Positive Poles\, Storm Compass is an improvised genre-defying story of connection beyond lifetimes\, inspired by David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas. \nLove. Hope. Fear. Etc… \nSome stories never change\, and some stories change all the time. It all depends on when they happen… \nReal Positive Poles present a series of interconnected stories set across time\, from the stone age to the far future and everything in between.  \nInspired by such time spanning stories as Cloud Atlas and Sea of Tranquillity but with no prior knowledge required. \nWhat Happened in the Interval\nTwo people are about to have their lives changed by the power of theatre. The show they see affects them so much that they never see the end. We find out how their lives change and answer the question of what happened in the interval. \nWhat Happened in the Interval was created as part of the Unscripted Players programme.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/double-bill-storm-compass-what-happened-in-the-interval/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Improv Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00\n(Please see below for dates of upcoming sessions)\nApproximately twice a month\, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course. \nFacilitated 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. \nCome along and give improv a go! \nPlaces are capped at 20 with up to 2 instructors present. \nAny questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer\, they do not need to buy a ticket\, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-taster-sessions/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Taster Sessions,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Improv Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00\n(Please see below for dates of upcoming sessions)\nApproximately twice a month\, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course. \nFacilitated 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. \nCome along and give improv a go! \nPlaces are capped at 20 with up to 2 instructors present. \nAny questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer\, they do not need to buy a ticket\, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-taster-session-3/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Double Bill | The Pressure Cooker & Beansville Presents: The Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11th January | 20:00\n(doors open 19:30)\nFeeling the pressure at work this January? Join us for a cathartic night exploring the unique characters and tricky situations in two improvised workplace tales. Bristol stalwarts Beansville take your suggestions to create a one-of-a-kind workplace setting\, whilst The Pressure Cooker whip up a tense\, yet hilarious\, drama worthy of an episode of hit tv series The Bear. \nMore about the acts in this Double Bill: \nThe Pressure Cooker\nStep into our restaurant\, where the experience is different every night! Our performers take ingredients from the audience’s suggestions to create recipes for funny\, silly\, and relatable stories. \nYou’ll see how the front-of-house\, back-of-house\, and customers deal with wildly unpredictable situations and character tales\, serving up all-you-can-eat laughs. \nAs our Head Chef always says… “You can’t make an omelette without cracking a few laughs”. \nBrought to you by the cast of The Bish Bosh Bash and the creators of Tales of Adventure. \nBeansville Presents: The Workplace\nIt’s another day at the office… the shop… the factory… or maybe even that weird place you once worked. You know the one. With all of the romances\, rivalries\, politics and performance issues you’d expect\, all made up on the spot in this improvised workplace comedy. \nBristol-based improvisers Beansville invite you to watch the pilot episode of a wholly improvised workplace comedy based on your suggestions.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/double-bill-the-pressure-cooker-beansville-presents-the-workplace/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Homegrown Heroes
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SUMMARY:Antics Joke Show ft. Biscuit Barrel
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 25th January | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nUp The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety\, featuring the best  stand-up\, improv & sketch comedy. This month\, they will be joined by fringe favourites Biscuit Barrel! \nFull Line-Up: \nBISCUIT BARREL \nBiscuit Barrel are a quickfire sketch group\, who’s production ‘The 69-Sketch Show’ has brought in over 4\,000 people since 2023. \n‘Non-stop laughs’ ★★★★★ (The Mumble) \n‘An excellent comedy show’ ★★★★ (Broadway Baby) \nA blend of slapstick\, wordplay\, songs\, rap-battles and absurd characters\, the Barrel defy predictability with sketches ranging from ten seconds to three minutes\, ensuring constant surprises. \nCredits include Leicester Comedy Festival\, Winchester Comedy Festival (Theatre Royal Winchester)\, Edinburgh Fringe (Gilded Balloon; Just the Tonic)\, and Brighton Fringe (Brighton Spiegeltent; Komedia for 2025). For 2025\, they are currently crowdfunding for a run at Hollywood Fringe. \nUP THE ANTICS \nAfter wowing audiences with their hilarious sketch and improv comedy at The Edinburgh Fringe\, Bristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing their unique brand of improv silliness. Just give them a suggestion of a location and watch them fall down the rabbit of hole of hilarious characters\, sketches and quick wit.  Come see this group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra and won awards for their online sketch content \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists  \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission  \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview  \nFEATURING STAND-UP FROM RISING STARS!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/antics-joke-show-ft-biscuit-barrel/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:Giant Steps
DESCRIPTION:Friday 31st January | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30pm)\nCreated by Max Dickens and Conor Jatter\, the ground-breaking fusion of improv comedy and live jazz comes to the BIT after sell-out Edinburgh Fringe and London shows.  \nImprovisation meets improvisation as top UK comedians and virtuoso jazz musicians inspire each other in real time to create an unparalleled live experience. Expect fresh licks and big laughs in a one-of-a-kind jam that’s different every night.  \nFeaturing a rotating ensemble of talent from your favourite Fringe improv shows like Showstoppers and Austentatious\, plus the cream of the festival music scene\, Giant Steps is your quintessential Edinburgh experience. ‘An absolute must see’ ***** (TheatreWeekly.com). \nGiant Steps will be supported by Bristol based H.E.L.E.N. as their opening act. \nMore about H.E.L.E.N. \nHelen is an improvised comedy trio made up of the inimitable Helen Herman\, Ivor Cutler protege Joe Coles and the enfant terrible of the Irish Dubstep scene Hubert McIntyre. \nHelen have pioneered the H.E.L.E.N comedy home delivery service\, which as far as is known\, is the first of its kind. They specialise in enacting Freudian nightmares. They are in no way affiliated with the Basque Separatist movement of the same name.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/giant-steps/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visiting Acts
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SUMMARY:‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st February | 10:00 – 12:45\nWednesday 26th February | 19:00 – 21:45\nThis event is run by an external organiser and is not part of the BIT’s regular Theatre School programme.  \n‘Take The Stage As Yourself.’ \nCome meet the facilitators and find out about this uniquely powerful workshop.  Equal parts performance masterclass and personal development course\, The Mastery of Self Expression is an intensive weekend workshop that will help you discover how to come deeply into relationship with yourself and your ‘audience’ – whether that’s formally on stage or informally in your everyday interactions. \nA thrilling and affecting experience\, The Mastery is not about technique but about a quality of presence – the ability to risk being authentically who you are in the presence of others.  It will help you grow your capacity for creative and spontaneous self-expression\, connecting you to your passions and enabling you to discover who you really are behind the ‘masks’ we all wear. \nCreated by producer Dan Fauci in 1977\, The Mastery was originally based on training actors but quickly passed into the public arena\, running continuously around the world since then; thousands of people from all walks of life have benefited from it.       \n‘Would highly recommend to all actors/improvisers and anyone who wants to get more and more comfortable with being their true selves on stage.’  – Mastery workshop participant \nPlease note: This is a Taster Session. The workshop itself will take place April 11-13th offsite in south Bristol.  For info:  Facebook MasteryBristol \nAlthough free\, booking is essential as places are limited. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nJan Castle\nJan is a highly experienced coach and facilitator\, the creator/co-creator of numerous self-development and creativity workshops including Live your Dream\, The Write Space\, Voicing your Purpose and The Space (follow-up to The Mastery). \nShe first became interested in our ability to create and ‘be’ without limitation when exploring the Art of The Fool with Frankie Anderson and Eastern spiritual traditions. \n“I am fascinated by the ‘edge’ I experience in myself and others\, the scary and thrilling frontier between the version of myself I think is acceptable to others\, and showing up fully in all my wonderful\, messy\, creative humanity.”
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-mastery-of-self-expression-taster-session-2/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Giant Steps Present: Something from Nothing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st February | 10:00 – 13:00 (CANCELLED)\nThis workshop has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Anyone who has booked a ticket to this event has been emailed. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.  \nThis workshop is all about organic scenes. How do you start scenes when you’ve had no or minimal opening? How do you start scenes when you are on the backline and have no ideas? How do you take scenes from banal beginnings to something special? We’ll explore lots of techniques to make you feel more playful\, more erudite\, and more interesting on stage. Expect bespoke exercises you’ve never done before. A fresh perspective. And most importantly\, a really fun time.  \nMore about the class from the instructors: \nWe – Conor Jatter and Max Dickins (hi!) – draw inspiration from our diverse performance experiences. Expect tools from the worlds of not only improv and sketch\, but clown\, music\, storytelling\, and even experimental psychology to help you be the most interesting and free version of yourself on stage. We believe people are vessels filled with all sorts of amazing\, fascinating things. We’ll help you find that voice and pour it into your scenes. We believe that your and your scene partner’s presence in a scene is enough for it to be compelling. We’ll help you see more of what is already there. \nAnd\, again\, can’t emphasise this enough: it will be FUN. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nAbout the Instructors:\nCreated by Conor Jatter (The RH Experience) and Max Dickins (The Committee)\, Giant Steps is an improvised comedy show with a brilliant live band. Improvisation meets improvisation as hilarious improv comedians and virtuoso jazz musicians inspire each other in real time into leaps of comedy and creativity.  \nConor Jatter is a member of the RH Experience and one of the best regarded improvisers in the UK. The RH Experience have been performing live shows & producing sketches for 15 years and have featured on BBC One\, BBC Radio 4 & E4. Their YouTube videos have racked up over one million views. \nMax Dickins is a writer and performer\, for the stage\, page\, and screen. His last book\, Billy No Mates\, has been translated into multiple languages and is currently being adapted for television. As an improviser\, Dickins has appeared numerous times on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. www.maxdickins.com
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/giant-steps-present-something-from-nothing/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:The RH Experience
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st February | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nThe RH Experience are returning to the BIT with their unique blend of storytelling and anarchic silliness… and possibly their new format! A Five Star improvised comedy sketch group\, who have been performing live shows & producing sketches for nearly two decades\, and between them have performed at Glastonbury and Latitude Festivals\, Edinburgh & Brighton Fringes\, and have featured on BBC One\, BBC Radio 4 & E4. \n“★★★★★ A masterful\, magical adventure from truly gifted improvisers“ – JokePit \n“★★★★★ Their sheer amount of brainpower and comedic instinct led to hilarity“ – TenEighty Magazine \n“★★★★ absurd and tear-inducingly funny” – Broadway Baby \n“These pioneers of tomfoolery make us laugh to the point of exhaustion” – The405 \nOpening Act: Ki Shah’s One-Offs\nJoin improv disruptor Kierann Shah for her one-woman improvised stand up and sketch show\, inspired by one word from the audience with no script. Awkward? Yes. Funny? Absolutely. Kierann is an improviser\, actor and writer – and Artistic Director at the Bristol Improv Theatre*. \n*She doesn’t put her own shows into the programme too frequently on principle\, so it’s a one off in more than one way!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-rh-experience-2/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visiting Acts
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SUMMARY:The Improv Gym
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays | 19:00 – 22:00\n(please see dates of upcoming events below)\nImprove your improv!  \nIn your journey through improv\, it isn’t always about acquiring a new skill for your improviser’s toolkit or throwing yourself into a new and unfamiliar style of play. Sometimes you need to practise your existing skills\, polish up your play\, and get your reps in with some feedback/pointers and constructive critique from an expert. Enter the Improv Gym! \nPart 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. Each session will be led by a Bristol Improv Theatre Instructor who will warm you up and set you going with exercises\, games\, and scenes that will work on the skill areas that you want to improve\, before providing individualised feedback\, coaching\, and critique to help you get to the next level. \nIf you have a particular skill or piece of work that you want to focus on\, let the instructor know and they’ll tailor your session accordingly. If you’re working on something with specialised equipment\, skills\, or knowledge – such as puppetry\, singing\, dance\, or any props/technical requirements – please email theatreschool@improvtheatre.co.uk ahead of time so that we can prepare everything we’ll need to support you in the session. \nEach session lasts 3 hours and is capped at 8 places.  \nThe Improv Gym is about improving the skills you want to work on – if you’re looking for something a bit more structured or just want to turn up and play\, why not try our Improv Drop-ins? \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from the calendar below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-improv-gym-3-2-2/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Compering and Crowd Work Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 8th February | 11:00 – 15:00\nPlease note: This event is an external hire. For questions not relating to the venue\, please get in touch with Ben Van der Velde.  \nWhether you’re an open mic comic wanting to learn the basics of compering or a more seasoned pro keen to extend your skill set\, join accomplished compere Ben Van der Velde for this four hour workshop focusing on the skills of hosting and crowd work. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll cover: \n* How to unlock your creativity and natural improvisational skills\n* Persona and status\n* How to get at least 5 laughs from each audience member\n* Asking better questions to mine better information and create better riffs\n* Endowing audience members to create fantasy worlds to play with\n* Performing one man scenes\n* How to create a story of the night by weaving together different audience interaction \nWe’ll also look at useful shortcuts for effective crowdwork\, how to deal with hecklers and how to host non-comedy events. All abilities/levels of experience welcome. \n“Before Ben’s enjoyable and productive workshop\, I didn’t feel very confident talking to the audience. Within six months of doing the workshop I was offered my first TV hosting job and I felt prepared and excited for it.” William Stone\n \n“The workshop was brilliant! The four hours flew by. Ben is very generous and has a really positive “can do” attitude towards comedy. I left feeling a lot stronger as a comic.” Aideen McQueen\n\n“I have been doing stand up for two decades but Ben’s workshop taught me things I still hadn’t learned. He’s encouraged me to bust out of my scripted straitjacket and be more playful on stage. Would recommend this workshop to any comic no matter what their level.” Andy White\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE >
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/compering-and-crowd-work-masterclass/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T220000
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SUMMARY:Tales of Adventure presents: Romantic Ridiculousness
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th February | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nVisited in the night by a spirit on Valentine’s Eve\, three hapless 30-something friends have been delivered a terrifying ultimatum – if they don’t change their unlovable ways and find true romance by midnight on Valentine’s Day\, they will be lovelorn forever! There’s no shortage of lonely hearts (or single hotties) in the big city\, but is it even possible for love to bloom in such a short span of time? With only 24 hours on the clock\, they’ll have to bust out all their (limited) romantic know-how to succeed. But what will bring them the love they need – dating apps\, meet-cutes\, the attractive-but-grouchy supervisor at work\, hoping a Hollywood actor stumbles into your bookstore to escape the paparazzi\, a fake romance that becomes real? The options are endless\, but time isn’t! \nTales 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. Expect chaotic comedy\, high-energy silliness\, and occasional touching moments amongst the nonsense. \nLike all improvised shows\, content may vary – recommended for ages 14+ \n(Please note: all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/tales-of-adventure-presents-romantic-ridiculousness/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:The Bareback Kings Valentine’s Special
DESCRIPTION:Friday 14th February | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nFeeling the Valentine’s Day blues? Need an alternative to the commercialisation of romance? Let London favourites The Bareback Kings bring more lurve into your life with their drag king swagger\, tackling the issues of the hour in this improvised comedy show. The boyz are rude\, crude but never disrespecting the ladies. Even when they’re whipping their kecks off. \nThe Bareback Kings are a not-so-regular group of women having a go at being regular dudes. Four women\, dressed as lads\, take the piss out of anything related to being alive in the 21st century—gender\, politics\, Deliveroo\, to name a few. Each show the lads will ask for your suggestions\, and your digits\, to create a one-off memorable experience. \nThe Bareback Kings – otherwise known as Brent\, Dirk\, Gary and Seb – have been riding together since 2017. Proud members of the improv\, drag and LGBTQIA communities\, their raucous-comedy-shows also provoke discussion about gender and identity. They have performed across London\, the UK\, and New York with their unique brand of improvised drag-king comedy. If you like your comedy anarchic\, real\, and with a sock down its pants\, you’ll like The Bareback Kings. \n“Genuinely hilarious” – The Sunday Times \n“Hilarious and raucous explosion…The group have deftly distilled the essence of lads\, lads\, lads…I could literally watch ALL DAY.” – Phoenix Remix. \nWith support from:\nUp The Antics present\, Power Couple. \nSketch veterans (and real life Husband and Wife) Ros and Scott mine their relationship to deliver the best of their couple-themed sketches. \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-bareback-kings-valentines-special/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visiting Acts
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SUMMARY:Performing L1: Making a Scene Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Monday 17th February | 20:00\nCome 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. \nOur wonderful students will be improvising stories and scenes before your eyes\, based on your suggestions. \nFREE ENTRY – fellow students\, family and friends welcome! \nThe bar will be open from 7:30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Why not join us for a celebratory drink after the show?
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-l1-making-a-scene-student-showcase/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 3 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Directing Improv with Imogen Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 22nd February | 10:oo – 16:00\nDirecting improvised theatre and/or comedy shows is a magical experience; bringing a group of creative humans together and finding ways to explore a collective creative vision. In this class\, we explore different approaches to directing to help empower and inspire. \nThis includes:\n– identifying & communicating a vision for a show\n– designing rehearsal and skills sessions around a vision\n– incorporating ensemble feedback into a vision\n– feedback and coaching techniques \nIf you are a budding improviser with an idea that you are looking to bring to life\, a member of an existing performing group in a leadership role\, or just want to add directing to your toolkit as an improviser or performer\, this is the class for you. \nWith over 12 years of experience in the performing arts\, Imo creates a safe and empowering classroom for all abilities to develop.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/directing-improv-with-imogen-palmer/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops
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SUMMARY:Improv for Fun
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays | 19:00 – 21:00\n(Please see dates of sessions in the calendars below)\nThis is a session where you don’t need to worry about learning performance skills or progressing onto the next course – this is improv just for fun!  \nWhile teaching our Taster Sessions and Discovering Improv classes\, Anna and Cat (two of our fantastic instructors) have found that sometimes\, people just want to do something FUN. So they’ve listened and developed Improv for Fun! This class is for all those people who are looking for a place to play\, where you can connect with your inner-child and other like-minded individuals. \nJoin 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! \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer\, they do not need to buy a ticket\, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-for-fun/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Antics Joke Show Ft. The Death Hilarious
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 22nd February | 20:00\n(Doors open 19:30)\nUp The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety\, featuring the best  stand-up\, improv & sketch comedy. This month\, they will be joined by Chortle Best Newcomer Award nominees The Death Hilarious! \nFull Line-Up:\n \nSKETCH COMEDY from THE DEATH HILARIOUS  \n(Age rating: 18+) \nWelsh\, working-class firebrands The Death Hilarious are a sketch-centric comedy duo cut from the same rag as The League Of Gentlemen and The Mighty Boosh. They parade a coterie of crazed characters such as Creole exorcists\, apelike weirdos and a homemade sex robot. Variously described as immersive\, horrifying and joyous\, The Death Hilarious mix the profound and the puerile with no thought for their own safety. They never sleep\, these boys. They are dancing\, dancing. They say that they will never die. \nTW – dark humour and adult themes \nNominated For Chortle Best Newcomer Award\, 2018 \nUP THE ANTICS \nAfter wowing audiences with their hilarious sketch and improv comedy at The Edinburgh Fringe\, Bristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing their unique brand of improv silliness. Just give them a suggestion of a location and watch them fall down the rabbit of hole of hilarious characters\, sketches and quick wit.  Come see this group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra and won awards for their online sketch content \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists  \n“Brilliantly Witty” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission  \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ EdFringeReview \nFeaturing stand-up from the cream of the crop of local talent! \nAge Rating – 18+
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/antics-joke-show-ft-the-death-hilarious/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Flagship Shows
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SUMMARY:Working the Room: Hosting and MC Skills with Imogen Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 23rd February | 10:00 – 16:00\nDo you get nervous in front of crowds? \nThinking about what your hands are doing? Where you should be looking? \nHave you been hosting or introducing a show and want to develop your technique? \nIn this class\, we will focus on the fundamentals of stage presence and delivery\, finetuning your ability to be warm\, relaxed and confident when interacting with a room full of people!\n \nKey skills explored: \n\nStage presence unpacked and translated into practicable tools\nPublic speaking \nBreathing and relaxation techniques for being grounded\nAudience warm-up and interaction \n\nIdeal for improvisers\, actors\, stand-up comedians or anyone looking to develop their public speaking and audience interaction skills. Suitable for all levels of experience.  \nWith over 12 years of experience in the performing arts\, Imo creates a safe and empowering classroom for all abilities to develop.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/working-the-room-hosting-and-mc-skills-with-imogen-palmer/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guest Workshops,Theatre School
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