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SUMMARY:Mockumentary Now with Chris Mead
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 13th- Saturday 17th August | 10:00 – 17:00 (plus 20:00 – 22:00 on Saturday 17th)\nMockumentaries are documentaries where the world and characters presented are exaggerated versions of reality. \nImprov and mockumentaries have a long and storied history together. In fact\, a free-wheeling improvisational style fits the tone of the form perfectly. Over the years\, such improv luminaries as Christopher Guest\, Eugene Levy\, Amy Poehler and Steve Carell have all used their training to hilarious effect in mockumentary films and TV shows. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll explore how to put them on stage. We’ll look at everything from the Christopher Guest cannon\, through the US version of The Office and Parks & Recreation\, to existing improv formats like The Documentary developed by Billy Merritt. \nThis course will help you develop the following improv skills: Characters\, interview-style monologues\, relationship\, subtext\, narrative\, narration \nThis week-long intensive (Tuesday to Saturday) will culminate in a performance by the students on Saturday 17th August of the Mockumentary format where the topic is chosen by the audience!* \n*If you want to do the course but you’re not sure about performing\, you’re still welcome to join. Feel free to get in touch with Chris or the Bristol Improv Theatre beforehand if you have any questions. \nAbout the Instructor\nChris Mead is an improviser\, writer and creative who lives in the beautiful Surrey Hills with his wife\, Laura and his cavapoo dog-pal\, Radio. \nHis focus is on emotionally-connected\, relationship-driven improv. He is lucky enough to teach and perform all over the world. Chris studied theatre at the prestigious Royal Holloway college and continues to explore improv with every school\, theatre and practitioner he can find.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/mockumentary-now-with-chris-mead/
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,Summer Schools,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Improvising Shakespeare with Imogen Palmer
DESCRIPTION:14th August – 25th September | Wednesdays | 19:00 – 21:30\n‘All the world’s a stage’ said one of our greatest poets\, and\, in this 7-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 7 as part of a Bristol Improv Theatre 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’. \n\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-2/
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:Mockumentary Now!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 17th August | 20:00 (Doors 19:30)\nA fully improvised documentary where the audience get to choose the subject matter. Would you like to see an investigation into the running of a Cat Café? Or a village that puts on a cheese sculpting contest every year? Perhaps you’d like to follow a troupe of mimes or a street art collective? Through interviews and scene work\, we’ll take you into a world of obsession\, power\, betrayal and hobbycraft. \nThis performance is a showcase for the weeklong improv intensive class that precedes it. \n‘Bring a Friend’ offer: Bring a friend along for FREE when you book a ticket! To redeem\, use the code FRIEND at check out.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/mockumentary-now/
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,Visiting Acts
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 18th August | 19:00 \nIMPROMPTWO presents THE JAZZ CLUB\nPicture this: It’s the mid-1940s\, just as the war is ending. We’re in a lower-class jazz club in New York\, where the vibe is hopeful for new beginnings – or is that optimism misguided? Join ImprompTwo\, a duo favorite at festivals around the world\, as they create a show filled with regrets\, passion ignited (or perhaps denied)\, and beautiful silences\, all set within a world that is trying to find itself again. Come join us as we listen to live jazz\, and maybe the secrets others share with us. \nAbout ImprompTwo\nImprompTwo has been performing at improv festivals around the world for seven years\, including Sweden (SWIMP\, Goteburg)\, England (Robin Hood – 2022\, 2023\, 2024)\, Paris\, Oslo (SNIF 2024)\, and across the US (South Carolina\, LA\, Baton Rouge\, Miami\, Tampa\, Chicago\, Nashville\, and more)\, and in Canada. Both members of ImprompTwo bring years of experience in producing and performing theatre in New York and Canada\, and bring that sensibility to their improv scenes\, which are known for beautiful silences\, quick banter\, and passion. Joe is a professional actor and was formerly AD of Firedrake Productions in NY. Kathy is a published and produced playwright in NY and Toronto. They have studied with many of the leading improvisers in the world\, including Susan Messing\, David Razowsky\, Impro Theatre LA\, Mark Phoenix\, Tony Reliage\, Craig and Carla Cackowski\, and their coach Gael Dooneweerd-Perry (Amsterdam) to name a few. \nThis show will take place in the Bar of the Bristol Improv Theatre.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-jazz-club/
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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