Improv Playtime - Improvisation Drop-in Class - Scene Work
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Improv Playtime - Improvisation Drop-in Class - Scene Work

  • Ages 18+

Join us for an evening class of improvisation led by Dave Bourn. Learn or refresh the basic skills of unscripted acting.

By Sprout Ideas

Date and time

Wed, 7 May 2025 19:00 - 21:15 GMT+1.

Location

The Courtyard Theatre

40 Pitfield Street London N1 6EU United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Ages 18+

Dave's Improv Playtime - Improv Drop-in Class (Scene-work)


Join us for an evening class of improvisation led by Dave Bourn.

This will be a fun packed session - looking at scenework. We'll start with some warm-ups, followed by a focus on some key skills and end with an option to perform in front of the group (if you want to). The atmosphere will be very friendly and supportive.

Many people think of improv as something "scary" that only actors or comedians can do. These sessions aims to turn the fear into fun with a selection of games and exercises in pairs and small groups. Come along to explore your creativity and spontaneity, stretch your communication skills and boost your confidence.

Dave is currently the resident improvisation teacher at University of West London and the Court Theatre Drama School. He started improvising to help reduce his anxiety, and began performing with London Theatresports and Sacred Scriptless in the 90s. He has directed shows by Stephen K Amos, Chris McCausland, Felix Dexter and Phil Nichol. The last of which was also nominated for the Perrier award.

This is an adult class - over 18s only.

COST: £15 (No booking fee)

TIME: 7pm till 9.15pm (occasionally classes can run over by 10 minutes)

[NOTE: You will not be allowed to join if you are over 30 minutes late for the session.]

VENUE: The Courtyard Theatre, (Studio space) Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street,

London N1 6EU

NEAREST STATIONS: Old Street (8 minute walk), Liverpool Street (15 minute walk)

NOTE: We are committed to making our workshops inclusive and will provide reasonable adjustments where possible. Improv exercises can involve extended standing, and physical movement. We suggest if you have any access requirements—physical, sensory, cognitive or otherwise you contact us in advance. We’ll discuss available facilities and adjustments so you can decide whether this course meets your needs.

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Sprout Ideas have been teaching and performing improvisation since 1998.

All Sprout Ideas tutors are experts in providing a safe and relaxed atmosphere in which to learn, experiment and have fun. We’ve taught improvisation to every profession imaginable from doctors to accountants to office workers to writers to computer programmers as well as actors, actresses and performers.

www.sproutideas.co.uk

 

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