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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 13:00 – 14:30\n(Please check the calendar below for dates of upcoming sessions)\nDiscover the joy of improv with Rebecca MacMillan’s lunchtime classes at Bristol Improv Theatre. These sessions are designed for creatives\, freelancers\, and everyone else that’s looking for a dose of joy in their day. Powerfully creative\, intensely playful\, and highly enjoyable\, improv is a great way to boost your confidence\, unleash creativity\, and improve your wellbeing. You’ll experience the joy and inner playfulness that comes from improvising and challenging yourself to be in the moment! Each drop-in session is stand-alone\, so you can join any Monday without needing prior experience. \n“It’s like skydiving for the imagination.”\n \nCome play\, laugh\, and connect with yourself and others\, and leave with a lighter heart and a smile on your face. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/lunchtime-improv-with-rebecca-macmillan-2/2025-02-24/
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:Intro to Performing Improv
DESCRIPTION:24th February – 31st March | Mondays | 19:00 – 21:30\nImprovisation happens all over the place: at work\, at home\, when you’re messing around with your mates. Whenever you do something that you didn’t plan in advance\, try something just to have a go\, or join in with something that looks fun – you’re improvising!  \nBut what about improvising in front of people on a stage? Improv as a performance can be a scary prospect\, but it can also be tremendously fun and hugely rewarding! \nFollowing on from our hugely popular Discovering Improv course\, this six-week course will immerse you in the fundamentals of improvising for an audience through games\, exercises\, and scenes. Our experienced facilitators will guide and support you on your journey towards performing. \nIs this course for me? \nIntro to Performing is an introduction to improvisation as a performance artform\, aimed at beginners – no experience is needed! If you aren’t sure about performing\, or want to learn about improv from the beginning\, try our Discovering Improv course. \nThis is the course for you if: \n\nYou’ve completed our Discovering Improv course and want to take the next step\nYou’re new to improv and want to learn the fundamentals of improvisation for an audience\nYou learned improv elsewhere and want to start learning with the Bristol Improv Theatre School\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 16. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/intro-to-performing-improv-7/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 2 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Performing Improv L2: Approaches to Scenework
DESCRIPTION:24th February – 7th April | Mondays | 19:00 – 21:30\nScenes are the building blocks of improvised theatre\, but there are as many different ways to play a scene as there are improvisers. From emotionally-focused play\, to creating a narrative flow of cause and effect\, deftly weaving themes and concepts together\, or just finding something funny to do again (but bigger)\, how you approach a scene helps to define how it plays out.  This 7-week course delves into improvisation techniques and theory from a range of perspectives to help you stretch your scenic muscles and develop your own approach to scenework. \nA great course for those looking to develop their scenework skills and explore their personal voice as an improviser. \nThis course is part of our Level 2 Performing Improv programme. Completion of Level 1 courses (or equivalent beginner-to-intermediate training) is recommended\, but not required. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nCLASS DETAILS\nThis course consists of 7 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by one or two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 12. Like all our Performing Improv courses\, the 7th week includes a showcase performance to a supportive audience of friends\, family\, and fellow students. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about these classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-improv-l2-approaches-to-scenework-2/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 4 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:Discovering Improv
DESCRIPTION:25th February – 1st April | 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?\n \nDiscovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners – no experience required!  \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 course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 16. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, questions\, feedback or concerns about the classes\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/discovering-improv-tues-feb-25/
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:Performing Improv Level 1: Telling Stories
DESCRIPTION:25th February – 8th April | Tuesdays | 19:00 – 21:30\nStories and storytelling are a fundamental part of the human experience. We shape the world around us into narratives that we can understand\, forming deep emotional connections to the tales that resonate with us. A keen improviser can play on this narrative instinct to craft engaging stories on the fly and leave a delighted audience asking ‘How did they do that!?’ \nThis seven-week course combines techniques inspired by legendary improviser Keith Johnstone and Pixar Animation Studios to equip students with a formidable toolkit of storytelling techniques and skills. From confidence and communication skills to knowing how to make bold choices to keep the story alive (or deliver a surprising twist ending)\, you’ll train the narrative instincts that will grab and sustain your audience’s interest. \nWho is this course for? \n\nStudents who have completed Discovering Improv & Intro to Performing Improv and want to take the next step\nPerformers who have some improv experience and want to develop their story skills \nWriters who want to explore a more spontaneous approach\nAnyone who has learned improv elsewhere and wants to start learning with the BIT school\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nClass Details\nThis course consists of 7 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each\, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 12. Like all our Performing Improv courses\, the 7th week includes a showcase performance to a supportive audience of friends\, family\, and fellow students.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/performing-improv-level-1-telling-stories-2/
LOCATION:The Bristol Improv Theatre\, Bristol Improv Theatre\, 50 St Paul's Rd\, Clifton\, Bristol BS8 1LP\, Bristol\, BS8 1LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Level 3 Courses,Theatre School
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SUMMARY:‘The Mastery of Self Expression’ Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st February | 10:00 – 12:45\nWednesday 26th February | 19:00 – 21:45\nThis event is run by an external organiser and is not part of the BIT’s regular Theatre School programme.  \n‘Take The Stage As Yourself.’ \nCome meet the facilitators and find out about this uniquely powerful workshop.  Equal parts performance masterclass and personal development course\, The Mastery of Self Expression is an intensive weekend workshop that will help you discover how to come deeply into relationship with yourself and your ‘audience’ – whether that’s formally on stage or informally in your everyday interactions. \nA thrilling and affecting experience\, The Mastery is not about technique but about a quality of presence – the ability to risk being authentically who you are in the presence of others.  It will help you grow your capacity for creative and spontaneous self-expression\, connecting you to your passions and enabling you to discover who you really are behind the ‘masks’ we all wear. \nCreated by producer Dan Fauci in 1977\, The Mastery was originally based on training actors but quickly passed into the public arena\, running continuously around the world since then; thousands of people from all walks of life have benefited from it.       \n‘Would highly recommend to all actors/improvisers and anyone who wants to get more and more comfortable with being their true selves on stage.’  – Mastery workshop participant \nPlease note: This is a Taster Session. The workshop itself will take place April 11-13th offsite in south Bristol.  For info:  Facebook MasteryBristol \nAlthough free\, booking is essential as places are limited. \n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nJan Castle\nJan is a highly experienced coach and facilitator\, the creator/co-creator of numerous self-development and creativity workshops including Live your Dream\, The Write Space\, Voicing your Purpose and The Space (follow-up to The Mastery). \nShe first became interested in our ability to create and ‘be’ without limitation when exploring the Art of The Fool with Frankie Anderson and Eastern spiritual traditions. \n“I am fascinated by the ‘edge’ I experience in myself and others\, the scary and thrilling frontier between the version of myself I think is acceptable to others\, and showing up fully in all my wonderful\, messy\, creative humanity.”
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-mastery-of-self-expression-taster-session-2/2025-02-26/
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:Global Majority Improv Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays | 11:00 – 13:00\n(Please check the calendar below for dates of upcoming sessions)\nThis fun and friendly workshop for people from Global Majority backgrounds is open to all levels – you can be completely new to improv or looking to brush up on your basics and practise improv in a different context. Join instructors Aisha and Kierann to learn and practise improv skills and build your confidence in bringing your whole self to your improv practise\, as well as building links with others. \nWhy are we running these workshops? \nWe recognise that the improv scene in Bristol and the wider UK is predominantly white\, and does not reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity we otherwise see around us. We also recognise that when practising improv there can be a (conscious or subconscious) drive for people to conform to the dominant culture\, as well as the potential for people’s (conscious or unconscious) biases to come up. Facing the latter can lead to additional emotional labour for people from historically marginalised and minoritised groups\, which is\, let’s face it\, exhausting. This workshop will create a space that allows people to practise bringing their lived experience into their improvisation\, as part of a supportive community. \nWho Are these Workshops For? \nAnti-racist activist Rosemary Campbell-Stephens coined the term Global Majority to refer to people who are “black\, Asian\, brown\, dual-heritage\, indigenous to the Global South\, and/or have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities'” highlighting that it is an important reframing because this demographic “represents approximately 80% of the world’s population.” The term also includes Latine\, Arab and Romani people\, Pacific Islanders\, and other biracial or multiracial people mixed with one or more of the above-listed. \nWe welcome Global Majority community members from all walks of life in this space\, including people who\, on first appearance\, may not feel or visually believe they belong in the Global Majority community. All members of the Global Majority are welcome to these sessions\, regardless of their appearance. The group has been created as a space for those who can sometimes feel othered in predominantly white spaces\, and we welcome you to self-identify if it is right for you.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/global-majority-improv-drop-in/2025-03-01/
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 Your Perspective with Emma Boddy
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st March | 14:00-17:00\n“Improv Your Perspective” is a dynamic workshop for those interested in both personal development and improv\, and eager to explore new ways of thinking. This session encourages participants to connect through playful  theatre games and exercises in groups and pairs\, and incorporates Playback Theatre* forms as its central method\, offering a creative way to explore a new way of seeing things. Fostering a sense of our shared humanity creates an environment where individuals can learn\, grow\, and have fun together while expanding their perspectives. \n*What is Playback Theatre? – An original form of improv theatre in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nFun group and pair games that provide ample opportunities for connection and creativity\nLearning different Playback Theatre forms & techniques each week\nDeep listening skills – learn how to extract key elements from real-life moments shared by others and play them back to honour their stories\nA solution-focused mindset – understanding its benefits and how to develop it throughout the course\nLearning to trust our individual and collective spontaneity\, fostering creativity and collaboration within the group.\nA space where individuals can embrace their imperfections\, connect with others\, enjoy the humour in life’s little irks\, and perhaps find a new perspective along the way!\n\nPLUS: Learn how to prime your mind for a solution-focused approach* and have fun as you explore your desired outcomes within a lighthearted and playful framework\, allowing you to carry positive energy and insights into the week ahead! \n*What is a solution-focused approach? – An approach that focuses on solutions and positive change to help individuals move towards a desired future outcome. \n\n      \n        \n      \n    \nAbout the Instructor: \nEmma is an experienced improviser\, Playback Theatre performer\, and Conductor. She is an active Performer with the international Playback Theatre group Story Lane. She is also a qualified Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Personal Performance Coach\, Her collaborations include working with The ‘British Improv Project\, ‘Funny Women’ and various mental health charities such as ‘Mind’ and ‘Off The Record’\, as well as participating in well-being festivals like ‘Buddhafields’ and ‘Into the Wild’. Through these partnerships\, Emma helps people “improv their perspectives” and discover new ways to grow\, create\, and connect.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-your-perspective-with-emma-boddy-2/
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,Theatre School
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