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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-2-2-2/2023-11-20/
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:MTB's Newbies Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 23rd November | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nOur annual one night only musical theatre cabaret showcasing the talent of our fabulous Freshers\, featuring various numbers from your favourite musicals!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/mtbs-newbies-cabaret/2023-11-23/
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:American Longform Night
DESCRIPTION:Friday 24th November | 20:00 (doors 19:30)\nJoin us for an evening of American Longform\, featuring three of the best longform groups in Bristol doing three completely different formats in one amazing night. \nJazz Police \nAmerican-style longform improv comedy troupe from Bristol. Having performed at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival and the Birmingham Comedy Festival\, explore the world of improv through a hilarious compilation of scenes and bits as these masters of wit take one word and turn it into a show. \n‘Damn near perfect improv’ – The Glasgow Improv Theatre \nThe Groundhogs \nThe Groundhogs – Performers and students from Bristol’s Longform improv community join forces to perform The Detour format; an exploration of all the possible ways that a single scene could have gone…but didn’t. \nArmando House Team\nThe House Armando Team is a loose name for the collection of improvisers who come together when the Improv Theatre needs them most\, and performs the hilarious armando format!  \nOriginated by Armando Diaz\, this format takes its inspiration from an improvised monologue usually given by a guest. Often a stand-up comic or an expert in a given field will give the monologue\, and then the improvisers will take “premises” or elements from the monologue to inspire a series of improvised sketches and scenes  \nOne of the most famous examples is UCB’s ASSSSSCAT shows\, which you can watch on YouTube. They’re hilarious and you’ll probably recognise a lot of actors albeit quite a lot younger
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/american-longform-night-4/
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:Storytelling for Public Speaking Weekend Intensive
DESCRIPTION:22nd & 23rd July | 2nd & 3rd September | 25th & 26th November\n10am – 5pm\nThis event is an external hire. For all queries not related to the venue\, please contact the email found on the ticket page (linked below). \nWould you like to feel comfortable speaking to a crowd? \nDo you want to speak fluently without a script? \nHow would it feel to know that you’re really connecting with your audience? \nJoin Polly Tisdall\, award-winning performance storyteller and theatre director\, for two days of practical and playful training exploring Storytelling for Public Speaking at Bristol Improv Theatre. \nWhether you’re working on a tricky presentation\, looking to pitch a business idea or just want to feel more relaxed telling a tale down the pub\, this is the safe rehearsal space you’ve never had and always wanted. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nYour natural storytelling tools and how to use them.\nAncient story structures and why they work.\nHow to make use of story and archetypes in your own content.\nTechniques for relaxing the body and the voice.\nTools for memorising material and staying flexible.\nHow to tune into your audience and connect them with your message.\nFinding your power on stage as a solo speaker.\n\n\nThe weekend is practical\, relaxed and lots of fun\, with a focus on you and your objectives. Unlike reading a book on public speaking or listening to a lecture\, this is a space for you to experience public speaking and to play and experiment with that experience. You’ll be encouraged to recognise your strengths as a speaker and to build on those strengths on your feet\, with a supportive audience and expert direction. \nPast participants of Polly’s Public Speaking courses say: \n“Life-changing. I learnt an incredible amount and was utterly inspired!” \n“I learnt a whole new way of thinking about presenting from this session! I’ve been to a lot of presentation workshops as it’s something I find really hard and this was by far the most enjoyable and helpful I’ve been to” \n“Absolutely incredible session. Polly was so skilled and tailored the session perfectly to meet our needs.”\n \n“This will affect every presentation I ever give for the rest of my life!”\n\n \nWeekend Prices: \n£165 (Standard) \n£185 (Pay It Forward) \n£145 (Concession) \nFor more information and to book visit:  https://buytickets.at/pollytisdall \nAbout Polly: \nPolly Tisdall has been telling ancient stories on stage and directing contemporary theatre since 2011. She has told tales for schools\, museums\, theatres and national and international festivals and directed work for UK tour. She was national Young Storyteller of the Year 2011\, Resident Director for Oxford Playhouse 2014-15 and Leverhulme Arts Scholar with the egg\, Theatre Royal Bath 2017-18. In 2022 she completed her MA in Acting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, including a month’s residency at Shakespeare’s Globe.  \nPolly delights in sharing the secrets of storytelling and enabling people to identify\, craft and present stories that matter to them. She has trained academic researchers for TEDX\, coached CEOs for keynote speeches and guided social care workers to become Storytelling Champions. \nPolly is currently writing a new play based on the Greek myth of Icarus\, telling stories of womanly rage in her new show\, GRIZZLY\, and devising a ghoulish retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Halloween 2023.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/storytelling-for-public-speaking-weekend-intensive/2023-11-25/
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:Crappy Craft Club
DESCRIPTION:Crappy Halloween Special – Saturday 28th October | 14:00\nCrappy Christmas Special – Saturday 25th November | 14:00\n\nRoll up your sleeves and grab your glue sticks (which will be provided!) as you cut\, stick\, draw\, paint and tear through a terrific two hours of letting your creativity run wild.\n\n\n\n\nThere’s no expectations of perfection here\, it’s all about the fun of making. The sessions are easy peasy and you’ll be provided with all the materials you need and a step-by-step guide to follow… but doing your own thing is always encouraged and local artist GeetLush will be on hand to help make your creative dreams a reality.\n\n\n\n\n\nCrappy Craft Club is all about reconnecting with that part of you that loves to play\, and meeting other like-minded people over a table full of crafting materials – most of which were actually destined for landfill before being rescued for your crafting pleasure!\n\n\n\n\nCrappy Craft Club is a Twin Made production\, facilitated by Geet Lush\, and runs monthly at the Bristol Improv Theatre.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/crappy-craft-club/2023-11-25/
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:The Antics Joke Show ft. HOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 25th November | 20:00 (19:30 doors)\nUp The Antics present their hit monthly night of comedy variety. Including sketches\, stand-up\, and improv\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This month’s special guests are social media stars HOOKED!  \nSKETCH COMEDY From HOOKED\nHolly and Brooke are ‘Hooked’ on each other. Sketch and character comedians\, their sketches lambaste\, satirize and celebrate all the fruits in the bowl of life.   \nHooked are hot off their Edinburgh Fringe debut\, ‘Mr Sister’ – in which they received 5 Stars from The British Theatre Guide and were named The Evening Standard’s Top 12 Rising Comedians.  \nHolly and Brooke have 60k followers\, 15 million views & 2 million likes on TikTok and 6k growing followers on Instagram and are all-round legends. \nIMPROV from UP THE ANTICS \nBristol-based Up The Antics (as heard on BBC Radio 4) take us down the rabbit hole of improvised sketch comedy. With the suggestion of a location\, the antics will explore the characters and journeys taken to arrive there\, with hilarious results. \n‘Brilliantly witty’ ★★★★★ Inter:Mission  \n‘Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute’ ★★★★ EdFringeReview  \nPlus STAND-UP from: \nLYNSEY HALL \nLynsey Hall is a Bristol-dwelling\, Scottish comedian with a silly\, surreal style. In a previous life she did science comedy\, but aged 29 her immune system threw a wobbler. Now she leads a funny little life trying to avoid death. But an extrovert cannot be contained! So after 5 years out of the game – she’s back\, armed with tall tales! Scatty\, wacky\, and full of nonsense. \nMC – MILLIE MALONE \nThe ‘people’s princess of Bristol comedy’\, Millie Malone is a rising star on the scene. Bringing a unique voice that is as morally dubious as it is flirty and charming\, watching her is like being chatted up and held at knifepoint all at once. Her surreal and punchline heavy sets have taken her to the Edinburgh Fringe\, BBC radio and some of the most renowned clubs in the UK. \n\n\n 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-antics-joke-show-ft-hooked/
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:What is the Unscripted Players?
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 26th November | 17:30 – 18:30\nCome and join our Programmes and Productions Manager Ros for a talk about what the Unscripted Players is\, how you can get involved and to ask any questions you might have. \nPlease note this is an hour talk with opportunities for Q & A’s built in\, it is not a workshop.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/what-is-the-unscripted-players/
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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