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SUMMARY:The Improv Gym
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday (from 24th July – 28th August) | 19:00 – 21:30\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.  \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 hello@improvtheatre.co.uk ahead of time so that we can prepare everything we’ll need to support you in the session. \nEach session lasts 2½ hours and is capped at 16 places. The bar will be open afterwards – why not stick around for a drink and a chat? \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?
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-improv-gym/2023-07-24/
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:Improv Drop-ins
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 19:30 – 21:30\nLooking to stretch your improvising muscles? Then our drop-ins are for you! \nOur drop-ins run every Monday evening and alternate between scene workshops and classes focused on specific skills to help you pad out your improvisers tool-kit. \nDuring our scene workshops\, you’ll receive supportive and constructive side-coaching\, tailored to the group and designed to develop your confidence and improvisation skills. On the other hand\, the regular drop-ins will take a specific skill and explore it through games\, exercises and scenes. \nFacilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor\, drop-ins are a great chance to try improv at Bristol Improv Theatre and connect with others. \nAny questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at hello@improvtheatre.net. \nIf you are brand new to improv\, you may prefer to try the monthly Improv Taster Session. \nUpdate on Pricing \nFrom 8th May 2023\, we’re reducing the price of our drop-ins in order to make them more accessible during the cost of living crisis. We don’t want money to be a barrier to access so no-one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you cannot attend an event due to financial barriers\, please feel free to turn up to attend the session or you can reserve a space by emailing us at hello@improvtheatre.net. Please note\, drop-in spaces are limited so we’d recommend reserving a space in advance.  \n(Please note that the new pricing cannot be applied retrospectively to tickets already purchased). \n\n\n 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-drop-ins-2-2/2023-07-24/
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:Improvising Shakespeare with Imogen Palmer
DESCRIPTION:25th July – 29th August | Tuesdays | 19:00 – 21:30\n‘All the world’s a stage’ said one of our greatest poets\, and\, in this 6-week course\, you’ll get the chance to make this a reality! \nUsing fun\, accessible tools and techniques inspired by the Bard’s plays and over a decade of improvisation & theatre experience\, we’ll explore topics including: \n\nWord-play\, imagery and poetic language\nIambic pentameter (rhythmic speech)\nMonologues and asides\nComedy and tragedy performance skills and story structures \nShakespearian characters\n\nIf you’ve been improvising for a while and want to stretch yourself with a fresh performance skill or if you are a fan of Shakespeare and want to immerse yourself in his style in good company\, this course is for you. It may sound daunting to improvise Shakespeare\, but by the end of this course you’ll have the confidence to weave poetic speech and casual asides into your daily life!  \nThere’ll also be an (optional) performing opportunity to share some of the skills explored in week 6 and as part of a Bristol Improv Theatre Jam or student showcase. This opportunity will be arranged in collaboration with the group. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nAbout the Instructor\nImogen Palmer is a theatre-maker\, improviser and teacher. She was the Theatre School Manager of The Bristol Improv Theatre 2019 –  2022 and is the Artistic Director of The Delight Collective\, creator of multiple shows including IMOGENÉ:the improvised pop concert (★★★★★ ‘IMOGENÉ is the loud\, proud and unapologetic performer we all need right now’ – DIVA Magazine)\, The Bish Bosh Bash (★★★★★ – Bristol 247) and International Women’s Day 2020 show ‘If These Walls Could Talk’.  \nShe has 10+ years of experience as a facilitator and performer\, having trained with the world-leading Impro Melbourne and at Howard Fine’s Acting Studio (Melbourne). She’s performed improvised Shakespeare with Soothplayers (Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Melbourne Fringe) as well performing improvised musicals\, fairytales\, horror\, Theatresports™ and Maestro™ with Impro Melbourne.  She has trained in Commedia Dell’arte and clowning with master teachers including Didi Hopkins (National Theatre)\, Fabio Mangolini (Cornucopia Performing Arts Labs)\, Deanna Fleysher (Naked Comedy Lab)\, Holly Stoppitt and Phil Burgers (Dr Brown).   \nShe leads Bristol Improv Theatre’s applied improv offering and has designed and delivered activities for clients including Law Firms\, Universities\, SMEs and the Civil Service. This work has been featured in the Sunday Times.  \nShe draws from her background working in Student Unions where she went through leadership\, Trainer the Trainer\, equality & diversity and coaching training. Imogen is currently studying a Dramatherapy MA at Roehampton University (London).
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improvising-shakespeare-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
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SUMMARY:Discovering Improv
DESCRIPTION:25th July – 29th August | Tuesdays | 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?\nDiscovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners – no experience required! The course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each.  \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\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 is a 6-week course\, capped at 16 participants\, plus up to 2 instructors (18 in total).  \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at hello@improvtheatre.net
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/discovering-improv-july/
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:My Father's Nose
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 27th July | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nAfter his execution\, Walter Raleigh’s widow carried his head around in a bag for thirty years. These days\, that sort of thing is frowned upon. My Father’s Nose is a new play about a recently bereaved man struggling to let go of the past. Literally. It’s a play about parents and children\, and how their relationships change over time. About how joy turns to grief\, and back again. About memory\, and how hard it can be to lose it\, and how hard it can be when you can’t. \nDouglas Walker returns to the Bristol Improv Theatre with his brand new play. Previous work includes improvising with Racing Minds\, Completely Wonderful\, Murder She Didn’t Write\, and his acclaimed Christmas show Of Christmas Past. \n “Exceptional…characters as self-assured as they are eloquent” The Skinny ★★★★ \nWith Support from The Thoroughgoods\nThe Thoroughgoods are a local improv group\, formed of graduates from the Bristol Improv Theatre. Their debut show Yesterday\, with Jean Thoroughgood tells the life story of the titular Jean—a tale that is epic\, comedic\, tragic and unpredictable. Much like the Thoroughgoods themselves!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/my-fathers-nose/
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 Bean Spillers: The Improvised Musical
DESCRIPTION:Friday 28th July | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nFarting at a funeral. \nCalling your teacher ‘Mum’. \nFarting at your teacher’s funeral then calling the vicar ‘Mum’! \nWe’ve all heard some juicy gossip\, but have you ever wondered if there’s more to the story? \nThe Stage Award-winning Gigglemug Theatre (‘Timpson: The Musical’\, ‘RuneSical’) present an improvised musical based on scandalous stories from the audience. \nPrevious shows have included… \n‘I matched with my brother on a dating app!’ \n‘My great uncle was murdered by his best friend after winning £80 at bingo!’ \n‘A boy at my school went into the woods and shoved an ice lolly up his bum!’ \nPrevious reviews have included: \n‘Gloriously silly’ Metro \n★★★★ ‘Comedic genius’ Broadway Baby \n★★★★ ‘One of the best improv shows you’ll see’ Theatre Weekly \n★★★★ ‘A joyous show of improv talent’ Bath Echo \n★★★★ ‘Improv is difficult\, and The Bean Spillers make it look like playtime’ The Indiependent
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-bean-spillers-the-improvised-musical/
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:Antics Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 29th July | 20:00\nThis summer\, Up The Antics bottle up the summer spirit and let it loose on a cool basement in Clifton. In a diversion from their usual “Antics Joke Show”\, summer party is a free entry event featuring some of the best improv groups that the Antics really want to perform with\, but haven’t had the chance to. \nUp The Antics\nBristol-based Up The Antics take us down the rabbit hole of improvised sketch comedy. With\nthe suggestion of a location\, the antics will explore the characters and journeys taken to\narrive there\, with hilarious results.\nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists 2020\nFeatured on BBC Radio 4\nPhilip DeFranco’s Secret Link of the Day\n“A Real Romp” ★★★★★ Inter:Mission\n“Brilliantly Witty” – ★★★★ EdFringeReview \nTHE GROUNDHOGS\nThe Groundhogs – Performers from Bristol’s Longform improv community join forces to perform The Detour format; an exploration of the possible ways that a single scene could have gone…but didn’t. \nLOVE PENINSULA \nSummer is here and it’s hot\, hot\, hot at the Bristol Improv Theatre as we transport you to Love Peninsula- the dating show where literally anything could happen. \nCAT & DEEPS: LEAVING THE HOUSE \nJoin Cat & Deeps as they attempt to complete an almost impossible task\, leaving the house. An exploration of how easy it is to get distracted by the little (and big) things\, through movement\, improvisation and comedy.  \n‘Leaving The House’ is a devised dance theatre piece which follows two chronic procrastinators as they try to leave the house. It looks at the struggle of leaving our comfort zones and the effort we put into avoiding difficult situations. Devised through improvisation\, and including elements of improvisation within the piece\, Cat Murphy and Deepraj Singh present a show which poses the question “how can we take our comfort zones with us into difficult places?” \nTickets are pay what you decide. Please book your ticket below and use the donation box to decide how much you would like to pay.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/antics-summer-party/
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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