GIT Improv 401 (Wednesdays - 8 week course)

GIT Improv 401

This 8-week class is the fourth level of our curriculum and focuses on using more advanced techniques within the structure of "The Harold" - a popular longform show structure performed in theatres such as the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre.

This class will explore different openings, group games, and advanced scenework skills.

8 Week Course (+ 2x Class Shows)

Wednesdays 6.30pm-9.30pm (8 classes total)

Start date: Wed 7th Jan 2026

(Every Wednesday until…)

End date: Wed 25th Feb 2026

Class Venue: Acting Coach Scotland (6 Harmony Row, Govan, G51 3BA)

Graduation show:

Class show #1: Mon 2nd Feb 2026 (Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow)
Class show #2: Tue 3rd Mar 2026 (Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow)

Pricing:

£200 Full Price (+ Eventbrite fees)

£160 Concession (+ Eventbrite fees)

2 Scholarship spaces available

The scholarships are two spots offered free of charge for people who would otherwise not be able to afford classes. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application process and you won’t be asked questions about your circumstances or background when requesting one of the scholarship places. Our hope with the scholarship is that we can encourage diversity and remove barriers of entry to learning improv.

Apply to the waitlist if sold out (email: glasgowimprovtheatre@gmail.com)

Prerequisites: GIT 301 (or equivalent)

Taught by: Martin James

Martin James founded the Glasgow Improv Theatre and studied improv at the Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. He hosts and performs in Campfire Improv, a monthly show at Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh. At the Glasgow Improv Theatre, he wears many hats - teaching classes, hosting shows, performing regularly, and handling tech and behind-the-scenes admin. He has performed at festivals across the UK and internationally, including the Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow Comedy Festival, Del Close Marathon in New York, and festivals in Los Angeles, Reykjavík, London, Berlin, Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle. Martin launched Glasgow Harold Night in 2016, which has run every month since, pausing only for global pandemics.

GIT Refund policy: https://improvglasgow.co.uk/refunds

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About the Glasgow Improv Theatre

The Glasgow Improv Theatre (“The GIT”) is the home of improv comedy in Scotland and one of the largest improv theatres in the UK. Founded in 2016 by Martin James—an alum of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in Los Angeles—The GIT began with small shows in Glasgow pubs and quickly evolved into the cornerstone of Scotland's improv scene. Today, the theatre is run by Martin James and John McInnes, and it offers a full curriculum of improv training, from beginner drop-ins and Improv 101 to advanced, performance-focused classes.

The GIT runs a packed weekly programme at The Old Hairdressers, including Harold Night and Perfect Improv—the latter featuring acclaimed guests such as Josie Long, Zara Gladman, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, and Marc Jennings. Each year, The GIT also holds open auditions for its House Teams, offering emerging performers free coaching, regular stage time, and a vibrant creative community. The theatre is committed to removing barriers to entry through its scholarship program, providing free training opportunities to support new and diverse talent.

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