Have fun acting, with theatre games and character exercises. Build your confidence, meet new people while you will learn and practice the key techniques needed for performing improvised comedy scenes.
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Enrich and develop your comedy skills in this improvisation course. Working in a fun and supportive atmosphere, you will learn and practise key improv techniques and skills for building responsiveness and improvisational bravery. The course will cover a range of exercises designed to improve your spontaneity, creativity and communication skills. The focus is on playfulness and aspects of comedy that will enliven your work and engage others. This course is ideal for those new to improv and also serves as a workout for the more experienced. Actors wishing to improve their playfulness, presence and ability to work in the moment, will benefit from this course.
What will we cover?
- Theatre sports games - Essential improv skills - Exploring and developing comedy situation.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Play Theatre sports games with confidence • Develop and perform confidently in a range of improvised scenarios.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
All are welcome. The key component is that you have a willingness to challenge yourself, have fun and cooperate with others. In order to get the most from the course you will be able to: • Listen and respond to instructions and feedback • Communicate clearly in discussion and drama practice • Give and receive constructive feedback • Work alone, within groups and in pairs safely
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Group, pair and some individual work.
HEALTH CHECK You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Comfortable clothing for freedom of movement should be worn. Wear soft shoes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue onto the next Improvisation course in the series to develop your skills further. You could consider Stand-up comedy, Clowning, Mime. Any general Acting course will help you to develop further.
Sam Moody is an acting tutor, director, and professional actor. He trained at East 15 Acting School and holds an MA in Actor Training & Coaching from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Alongside over a decade of professional acting experience, Sam has developed a broad teaching and facilitation practice rooted in inclusive, student-centred pedagogy. He works with actors and learners at all stages of their journeys, from first-time participants to experienced performers, creating supportive environments that balance focus with play. Sam has a strong foundation in improvisation, ensemble collaboration, and long-form world-building, core elements of his own training at East 15. His classes draw on the school’s emphasis on “reality before theatricality,” encouraging responsiveness, active listening, and confidence through doing rather than overthinking. He is passionate about creating spaces where learners feel able to take creative risks, build trust within an ensemble, and connect with others through shared imagination. Sam prioritises clarity, collaboration, and curiosity, inviting students to discover work that feels personally meaningful.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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