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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-2-2-2/2023-10-09/
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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SUMMARY:The Improv Gym
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th October | 19:00 – 21:30\nThe Improv Gym will be returning in the New Year!\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-2/2023-10-11/
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:Artificial Intelligence Improvisation
DESCRIPTION:Friday 13th October | 20:00\nSince 2016\, award-winning Improbotics has brought robots to stages worldwide! They are now back from Edinburgh Fringe 2023 at the Gilded Balloon. In this brand new science comedy show\, improvisers must keep up as state-of-the-art artificial intelligence takes over! Improvisers are controlled by AI chatbots: the result is an unpredictable work of human-machine hilarity.\n \n★★★★★ (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk\, 2023). \n‘Excellent’ ★★★★ (Everything-Theatre.co.uk\, 2023).  \n‘Groundbreaking work’\, ‘high quality comedy theatre’\, ‘raises important philosophical questions’ (FringeReview.co.uk\, 2022).  \n★★★★ (BingeFringe.com\, 2020).  \nImprobotics was founded by research scientists in AI and award-winning improvisers\, and featured\, among others\, in the New York Times\, Financial Times\, New Scientist\, and on the BBC and RTE One. \nWith Support from Waiting for Robo(t)\nIn the fast-paced modern world of automation and AI assistants\, it’s an increasingly common worry that a robot might one day replace you and make you obsolete. \nBut what if it’s already happening? What if your colleagues\, friends\, family – even yourself – have already been replaced by synthetic imitators? \nWell\, worry no more! GC Industries is proud to present this live demonstration of their groundbreaking Voight-Kampff test. Sit back and watch as our trained interrogator puts an unsuspecting suspect under the spotlight and finds out whether they’re as human as they claim to be. \nFrom the joyful idiots that brought you Steves and Wooster and Holy Unauthorised Improv Parody\, Batman! comes a new show inspired by that one bit from the beginning of Blade Runner.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/artificial-intelligence-improvisation/
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:Intro to Clowning With Amy Guerrier
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 14th October | 10:30am – 2:30pm\nThe Wholehearted Clown workshop is an inclusive\, easy\, and meaningful workshop of wholehearted fun\, joy\, playfulness and the downright silly.  \nFrom seasoned performers to total beginners\, you can expect to explore the heArt of ‘clowning’ – the timeless art form that taps into the expansive wonderment of human emotions and realness. \n\nYou can also expect to: \n\n–  Belly laugh til it hurts.\n– Surprise yourself with how ridiculous you already are without trying to be funny.\n– Learn to love being seen as your authentic self.\n– Embrace your vulnerabilities and spontaneity.\n– Celebrate failure and imperfections.\n– Uncover your unique clown persona.\n– Meet like-minded\, curious\, interesting\, and beautiful people.\n– Develop your stage presence & listening ability.\n\nWhether you have a background in theatre\, improv\, or no performance experience at all\, this workshop is designed for anyone with a curious heart and a willingness to embrace their authentic self.\n\nYour heart will be touched\, you will likely shed tears of joy\, be in awe at your fellow classmates\, and surprise yourself with just how beautiful you are in all your messy and perfect imperfections. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nAbout the Instructor\nYour Wholehearted Clown teacher\, Amy Guerrier of Wholehearted AF\, is thrilled to be your passionate and seasoned guide into the captivating world of clowning. \n\nWith a lifelong passion for laughter\, human connection\, and authentic expression\, she’s had the honour of performing on stages worldwide specialising in the magic of clowning (and hula hoops). \nWhen you join Amy’s workshop\, she will welcome you exactly as you are\, allowing you to drop any masks and embrace your most real self and be fully celebrated for it! \n\nAmy is devoted to creating a well-rounded\, transformative\, and inspiring experience for all participants to the best of her ability. \nAmy fundamentally believes that clowning is the most potent form of self-development out there and will undoubtedly have a ripple effect into developing more confidence\, curiosity\, generosity\, and presence in all areas of your life! \nPhoto credit: Holly Stoppit workshop
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/intro-to-clowning-with-amy-guerrier/
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:Biscuit Barrel's Spooky Comedy Tin
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 14th October | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\n‘The most reliable sketch-group in the game’ (edfringereview) Biscuit Barrel returns to Bristol\, following their smash-hit sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe. With them\, they bring over thirty sketches and four hilarious acts\, in this chilling horror-filled edition of Bristol’s weirdest comedy night.\n\n\n‘An excellent comedy show’ ★★★★ BROADWAY BABY \n★★★★ EDFRINGE REVIEW\n★★★★ GET YOUR COATS ON\n★★★★★ THEATRE & ART REVIEWS \n\n\nHEADLINE ACT: Lachlan Werner\nAward-Winning Queer ventriloquist\, physical comedian and ‘winningly silly’ (Chortle) clown.\n\n“The funniest new ventriloquist on the block” ★★★★ THE TELEGRAPH\n★★★★★ THE REVIEWS HUB\n\n★★★★ THE GUARDIAN\n★★★★ CHORTLE\n\n\n\nFeaturing sketch\, stand-up\, character\, music\, as well as horrific games to win prizes! Not to mention ‘Re-Sketch’\, where the group improvise an alternative take on a sketch based on audience suggestions.\n\n\nAlso Featuring:\nMEL OWEN – “Wales’ Most Exciting New Act” (Clwb Comedy)\, “Cheeky with bags of easy charm” (Chortle) \nFIRUZ OZARI – Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2022\n\nBETHAN MARTIN – Fresh off sell-out Edinburgh run with Bristol Revunions\, amongst ‘Sketch-Comedy Picks of the Fringe’ (FringeReview)\n\n\n15+ Contains strong language\, mild horror\, and sex references. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/biscuit-barrels-spooky-comedy-tin/
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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