A taster workshop on inclusion in improv, aimed at teachers, coaches, and directors, but open to all. Using a mix of exercises and conversation, we'll begin to explore holding space for others, unconscious bias, assumptions, boundaries, identity, and more. As improvisers we're used to building new worlds together; let's make the world of our classes and stages one where everyone is safe and seen.

Monica and Stephen are both experts at inclusion in improv, and will create a space where it's safe to ask difficult questions and to fail. We'll begin to dig into myriad areas of inclusion, leaving you feeling equipped to learn more about being in a position of care, and to roll up your sleeves and help.

About Monica:

Monica Gaga is a British-born black African queer improviser, facilitator, host, performer and producer. She trained in Community Theatre at East 15 Acting School, and her boundless love for improv stems from time spent at Second City in Chicago. When she is not performing, hosting or teaching, Monica is championing diversity in improv and trying to get as many people, particularly POC, involved as possible.

Monica is based in London, UK.

As seen, heard and staged on BBC News, BBC Three, ITVBe, London Live, BBC History, BBC Radio London, Global Pillage, The Comedy Store, Hoopla Impro, Boulevard Theatre and more.

Website: www.monicagaga.com

Twitter and Instagram: @msmonicagaga

About Stephen:

Stephen Davidson is the Artistic Director of The Improvised Play, Improvable, QI: Queer Improv, Carmen: A gender-swapped Film Noir Fantasy, and of Zeal: The Pride Improv Festival. Stephen is the author of two books about improv, Play Like an Ally and Improvising Gender. Stephen teaches improv through Improvable, with the Free London Improv Project, and Hoopla Improv. He has taught and performed all over the world.

Website: impromiscuous.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephendavidsonimprov