Improv in 6 Acts April-May 2026

The Improvisation Academy aims to develop and promote improvisation in the UK and beyond. The skills and principles of improvisation build life skills, such as confidence and creativity; enhance teamwork and innovation; foster communications in organisations and communities. The Comedy Store Players have created the Improvisation Academy to offer classes, workshops, courses and other programs and events of the highest standards. The directors are Paul Z Jackson (Paul Jackson Associates), Lee Simpson (Comedy Store Players), and Neil Mullarkey (Comedy Store Players).

Paul Jackson Associates

Learn the core skills of improv performance to take on stage or apply in your life

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<h3>What's included?</h3>Over six weekly sessions, you'll learn improv comedy via engaging activities, stories, short scenes and discussion. Discover the fun of letting go of perfectionism, creating spontaneously and playfully building confidence.<h3>When?</h3>Every Tuesday evening from 21st April 2026 for 6 weeks, 7-9.30 pm<h3>How much will this cost?</h3>£180, includes all classes, refreshments and free tickets to improv shows!<h2>Curriculum</h2>Over six weekly evening sessions, you'll learn the art of comedy improv through a series of fun and engaging exercises designed to build your skills and confidence. You'll enjoy thinking on your feet, collaborating with others and bringing your unique perspective to every activity.In a concise and organized sequence, topics include:<ul><li>Character</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Narrative</li><li>Status</li><li>Embracing uncertainty</li><li>Spotting success</li><li>Short turn-taking</li><li>Inhabiting the moment</li><li>Confidence in your own voice and body language</li></ul>The course isn't just for actors - it's for anyone looking to develop their communication skills – whether or not you want to take these skills onto the stage. It’s suitable for all levels of experience, actors and non-actors alike. Beginners especially welcome.Improvisation appeals to business professionals keen to improve their public speaking, teachers hoping to engage students more meaningfully, and anyone who wants to have purposeful fun while meeting new people. <h3>Who will be teaching the course?</h3>The course is designed and taught by Paul Z Jackson, director of the <a href="https://impro.org.uk/awkward-actors/" title="https://impro.org.uk/awkward-actors/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Awkward Actors shows</a>, supported by members of that team. Paul is an experienced teacher of improvisation who has created a series of successful performing groups in British cities.He’s a well-known author, speaker and 10-year President of the Applied Improvisation Network.Paul draws on his experiences in journalism, comedy production and the BBC to design and lead projects, workshops and training programmes that transform lives by developing collaborative skills.Sign up today and join us on a journey of discovery and laughter. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve when you let go of perfectionism and embrace the power of improv!Can't make this date?<h3><a href="https://bit.ly/475WThf" title="https://bit.ly/475WThf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">And if you can't make this date then check here for future course dates when available!</a></h3>

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Improv in 6 Acts April-May 2026

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