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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 13:00 – 14:30\n(NO LUNCHTIME IMPROV ON 6TH APRIL 2026)\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 who’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.\n——— \nTicket sales have been moved to our new events site!\nClick here to buy tickets!\n———
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/lunchtime-improv-with-rebecca-macmillan-2-2/2025-10-20/
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:Improv Drop-ins
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 19:00 – 21:00\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 theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. \nIf you are brand new to improv\, you may prefer to try the monthly Improv Taster Session. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer\, they do not need to buy a ticket\, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. \nOur Improv Drop-Ins are very popular classes which regularly sell out. We would always recommend booking your place in advance in order to secure your spot. Whilst we do occasionally have drop outs and availability on the day\, we would recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-drop-ins-3-2-2-3/2025-10-20/
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:The Harold Made Easy with Maria Peters
DESCRIPTION:October 22nd – December 10th | Wednesdays | 18:30 – 2100 (Showcase on 10th December)\n———————(No class on November 26th)———————\n\nThis course will undoubtedly make you a better improviser.\n\nThe Harold improv format is an essential skill set for anyone looking to upgrade their improv to the next level.\nIt pushes you to listen more deeply\, play with greater creativity\, and build stories that stick with an audience far beyond a single scene. Whether you’ve been performing The Harold for a while or have only heard rumours about it\, these 6 x workshops will guide you through both foundations and advanced techniques\, all while boosting your confidence in a fun\, supportive\, and welcoming space.\n\nAnd when it comes to your instructor there’s no one better to learn The Harold from. Maria Peters trained directly with Charna Halpern\, the actual co-creator of the format. She spent months studying with instructors from iO and Second City Chicago\, UCB New York and brings over a decade of experience performing around the world.\n\nHere are some of the things you’ll walk away with from the course: \n\n\n\n\nGroup Mind – Practical techniques that lead to that elusive\, abstract\, and magical thing when an ensemble seems to be thinking with one mind.\n\n\nLong-Form Storytelling – We’re not talking about the classic narrative ‘hero’s journey’ or ‘once upon a time’ narrative structure here. You’ll learn the 3-stranded framework that almost all Television episodes are based upon. You’ll weave characters arcs and themes throughout. All while building satisfying endings to shows that feel like powerful scripted narratives.\n\n\nAdvanced Editing Skills – You’ll have a better sense of scenic timing as well as greater confidence in entering or ending scenes.\n\n\nAmerican Style Improv – The Harold is the foundation for a lot of long-form improv worldwide. Knowing it will help you wrap your head around loads of other formats as well as giving you the tools and inspiration to create your own. 
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-harold-made-easy-with-maria-peters/
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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SUMMARY:The Antics Joke Show Ft. Improv The Dead
DESCRIPTION:Friday 24th October | 19:30\n(Doors open 19:00)\nUp The Antics present a special spooky edition of their hit monthly show of comedy variety\, the Antics Joke Show! A frightfully funny night of comedy awaits featuring special guests Improv The Dead \n  \n\nLine-Up: \n–\n\nImprov The Dead\nUsing audience suggestions\, Improv the Dead conjure up a spontaneous zombie flick right before your eyes\, complete with thrills\, chills\, gut-busting laughs\, and fake blood. \n“…a show which is carefully crafted and orchestrated for maximum fun\, and maximum energy.” ★★★★ – A Spy In The Stalls. \n–\nUp The Antics\n\nBristol’s own Up The Antics present some of their best sketches from their past work\, including 4 Edinburgh Fringe shows\, an award-winning sketch comedy pilot and online content as recommended by Philip DeFranco. \nLeicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists \n“Brilliantly witty” ★★★★★ – Inter:Mission \n“Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute” ★★★★ – EdFringeReview \n–\nPlus Stand-Up Comedy hand-picked from the rising stars of the local circuit!
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/the-antics-joke-show-oct-2025/
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,Visiting Acts
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SUMMARY:‘Improv and Intimacy’ with Lucy Fennell
DESCRIPTION:25th October – 26th October (Two day intensive) | 10:00 – 17:00\nThe way we rehearse and stage scripted scenes of intimacy has been revolutionised by the advent of Intimacy Direction; championing consent\, open communication and carefully negotiated choreography. \nBut where does this leave the intimacy found in improvisation? How can performers possibly gain enthusiastic consent when the action is spontaneous? What measures can an improv group take to instil safer practices in their rehearsals and performance and to elevate the way they use physical and emotional intimacy to tell stories? \n  \nOver the weekend we will use discussion\, exercises and teacher lead learning to explore the five ‘pillars of intimacy’ and how they interact with improvisation\, as well as how we can use them to confidently and safely navigate the use of both physical and emotional intimacy in our improv. \n  \nThis course is invaluable for improvisers as well as directors and teachers of improv and will cover: \n  \n\n    Ways that improvised theatre is being influenced and supported by the field of professional intimacy direction.\n    Exercises to develop safe improvisation of scenes of intimacy in its many forms.\n    The ways language can be adjusted to open up dialogue around consent in scenes that include intimacy.\n    Exercises to open the way for individuals and groups to safely use physical intimacy to tell stories.\n    Strategies that allow improvisers to separate the personal from the performance\, and increase resilience by practicing self care.\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nLucy is an improviser\, intimacy director for stage and intimacy coordinator for TV. She gained her accreditation with Intimacy for Stage and Screen and has gone on to work across networks including Netflix\, HBO\, Disney\, Apple and the BBC\, with shows including Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story\, True Detective: Night Country and Toxic Town. Most recent intimacy direction work includes Visit from an Unknown Woman at Hampstead Theatre\, and All’s Well That Ends Well at The Globe. \nLucy is a qualified teacher and instructs in intimacy practice at drama schools including Arts Ed\, Trinity Laban and Guildhall. \nShe is a founding member of Impromptu Shakespeare and as well as improvisation\, Lucy has trained in Lecoq\, clowning and bouffon.  \n  \nLucy is interested in cultivating authentic\, candid improvised performance and is committed to creating a nurturing\, open space for participants to discover\, learn and be inspired.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-and-intimacy-with-lucy-fennell/
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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SUMMARY:Improv Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00\n(Please see below for dates of upcoming sessions)\nApproximately twice a month\, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course. \nFacilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor\, the class will explore the fundamental skills of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and connect with others in a playful way. \nCome along and give improv a go! \nPlaces are capped at 20 with up to 2 instructors present. \nAny questions\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. \nIf you have any accommodations or access needs\, please let us know at theatreschool@improvtheatre.net. If you are attending this class with a carer\, they do not need to buy a ticket\, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. \nTo book your ticket\, simply choose your preferred date from below.
URL:https://improvtheatre.co.uk/upcoming-show/improv-taster-session-3/2025-10-25/
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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