Comedy Improv Beginners: Improv Principles & Performance - 8 Week Course

Comedy Improv Beginners: Improv Principles & Performance - 8 Week Course

Charlotte Burt School of DanceSt. Leonard's on Sea, England
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 from 7 pm to 9 pm GMT
Overview

An opportunity to learn the basics of improv with other people who don't mind getting a bit silly - with the option of performing!

QUOTES FROM ATTENDEES

  • “My face hurts from smiling!”
  • "Every session is welcoming and full of laughter!"
  • "I really like Liv's teaching style - warm, encouraging, clear."

WHAT IS IT?

An opportunity to get your teeth into long-form improvisation with other people (18+) who don't mind getting a bit silly - with the option of performing to a public audience at the end!

We will cover the following across the eight weeks:

  • Supporting & teamwork
  • Listening
  • Yes, And
  • Being Obvious
  • Spontaneity
  • Commitment
  • Making Mistakes
  • Character
  • Scene / spacework

WHO?

Taught by Liv Long, comedian and founder of Improv-on-Sea. This course is open to all experience levels and will cover the basic principles for the absolute beginners.

WHEN?

Every Wednesday evening from 4th February for eight weeks, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. The last week will be Wednesday 25th March.

WHERE?

Charlotte Burt School of Dance, Clyde Road, Saint Leonards, United Kingdom, TN38 0QE in St. Leonards-on-Sea.

ACCESS

We would love to make the classes as accessible, inclusive and welcoming as possible. This venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. We hope to find a venue that is wheelchair accessible when we run courses & classes in future. If you are hoping to attend, have specific access needs and think it might be helpful for us to know about ahead of time, then do pop email livlongcomedy@gmail.com - we will do everything in our power to accommodate you.

HOW MUCH?

  • Standard Pricing: £165 plus booking fee, for the full course of eight weeks plus a ticketed performance evening. The date and time of the performance will depend on the attendees' availability - we'll discuss this in the first few weeks of the course
  • Concession / Low Income Pricing: £125, plus booking fee, for the full course of eight weeks plus a ticketed performance evening. Please use this pricing if you need it, limited to four per class. The date and time of the performance will depend on the attendees' availability - we'll discuss this in the first few weeks of the course. Please contact me at livlongcomedy@gmail.com if you have any questions

FAQS

  • What if there’s a week I can’t make it?

    You'll be able to attend a drop-in class for free if you're able to give me more than one weeks notice - just let me know!
  • Do I have to perform?

    You don't have to if you don't want to, of course!
  • How long will the performance be?

    40-50 minutes across the whole group. That will likely be split in two, depending on numbers.
  • What is your cancellation policy?

    If you let me know two weeks before the course is due to start, you will be refunded in full, minus ticketing fees. If you cancel within two weeks of the course starting, I will refund you 60% of the total cost back, minus the fees.

Please contact me at livlongcomedy@gmail.com if you have any questions.

An opportunity to learn the basics of improv with other people who don't mind getting a bit silly - with the option of performing!

QUOTES FROM ATTENDEES

  • “My face hurts from smiling!”
  • "Every session is welcoming and full of laughter!"
  • "I really like Liv's teaching style - warm, encouraging, clear."

WHAT IS IT?

An opportunity to get your teeth into long-form improvisation with other people (18+) who don't mind getting a bit silly - with the option of performing to a public audience at the end!

We will cover the following across the eight weeks:

  • Supporting & teamwork
  • Listening
  • Yes, And
  • Being Obvious
  • Spontaneity
  • Commitment
  • Making Mistakes
  • Character
  • Scene / spacework

WHO?

Taught by Liv Long, comedian and founder of Improv-on-Sea. This course is open to all experience levels and will cover the basic principles for the absolute beginners.

WHEN?

Every Wednesday evening from 4th February for eight weeks, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. The last week will be Wednesday 25th March.

WHERE?

Charlotte Burt School of Dance, Clyde Road, Saint Leonards, United Kingdom, TN38 0QE in St. Leonards-on-Sea.

ACCESS

We would love to make the classes as accessible, inclusive and welcoming as possible. This venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. We hope to find a venue that is wheelchair accessible when we run courses & classes in future. If you are hoping to attend, have specific access needs and think it might be helpful for us to know about ahead of time, then do pop email livlongcomedy@gmail.com - we will do everything in our power to accommodate you.

HOW MUCH?

  • Standard Pricing: £165 plus booking fee, for the full course of eight weeks plus a ticketed performance evening. The date and time of the performance will depend on the attendees' availability - we'll discuss this in the first few weeks of the course
  • Concession / Low Income Pricing: £125, plus booking fee, for the full course of eight weeks plus a ticketed performance evening. Please use this pricing if you need it, limited to four per class. The date and time of the performance will depend on the attendees' availability - we'll discuss this in the first few weeks of the course. Please contact me at livlongcomedy@gmail.com if you have any questions

FAQS

  • What if there’s a week I can’t make it?

    You'll be able to attend a drop-in class for free if you're able to give me more than one weeks notice - just let me know!
  • Do I have to perform?

    You don't have to if you don't want to, of course!
  • How long will the performance be?

    40-50 minutes across the whole group. That will likely be split in two, depending on numbers.
  • What is your cancellation policy?

    If you let me know two weeks before the course is due to start, you will be refunded in full, minus ticketing fees. If you cancel within two weeks of the course starting, I will refund you 60% of the total cost back, minus the fees.

Please contact me at livlongcomedy@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

Location

Charlotte Burt School of Dance

Clyde Road

St. Leonard's on Sea TN38 0QE

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