Improvising Shakespeare looks incredible, and it's fun. And the best part? It's super easy to learn!

In this 6-week beginners' course, we'll teach you all the basic tips, tricks and skills, step by step. From learning how to create a multitude of different Shakespearean characters, to easy word play, to basic storytelling and metaphor (Wills loved those), we promise you'll be improvising Shakespeare in no time at all. You don't need to have any previous experience at all.

With these easy 'tools' in your Bardic tool-belt, you'll progress quickly. So whether you fancy hopping on stage anytime soon, or simply showing off a little at the pub, you'll be ready to impress.

As Shakespeare said, "All the world's a stage..." and by the end of this course, you will feel like it

About the Teacher:

James Irving trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and is a principal Baritone for Grim’s Dyke Opera. He improvises in The Bumper Blyton Improvised Adventure, sings with musical ensembles Dreamweaver Quartet and The Concept and creates short absurdist plays and podcasts in duo James & I. He’s a founding member of Classic Andy and guests with international group Improbiotics Ltd.​

Accessible Tickets:

Accessible tickets are available if you can't afford the full price. Please email us at impromtptushakes@gmail.com for more information.

This course will take place every Tuesday (7-9pm GMT) for 6 weeks, starting on Tuesday 2nd March.