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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
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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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