About this Event
Overview
Ready to build confidence, think on your feet, and have a lot of fun doing it? Improv 101 is your invitation to explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive, playful environment—no experience needed.
Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn how to create spontaneous scenes, craft memorable characters, and collaborate with others to tell stories in the moment. Whether you're an actor, a creative, or just looking to get more comfortable with the unexpected, this course gives you a solid foundation in the art of improv.
Topics covered by workshop
- Trusting yourself and others
- "Yes and..."
- Giving and receiving offers
- Spatial understanding and physical awareness/mime
- Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
- Character
- Status
- Improv games and ALL of the fun!
Our TBC Course Structure Explained:
Our courses and classes have 2 defining numbers.
The first number defines the level.100 series - Introductory200 series - Intermediate300 series - Advancedetc.
Then the 01, 02, 03 etc. defines the type of class.101 Intro to Improv (building blocks) |102 Intro to Shortform |103 Intro to Longform
This class series is in our introductory (100) series, and will be taking you through the foundation and building blocks of this level. You can then use these skills to advance in short or longform styles.
About your teacher:
Paul Connolly is an Edinburgh-based award-winning actor, comedian, improviser, teacher, writer and director.
He is best known for his work with TBC Improv and the Scottish Comedy Award Winning Spontaneous Players (Spontaneous Sherlock, Spontaneous Potter).
As well as performing around the UK, Europe and North America, since 2010 Paul has taught and trained extensively in acting, improv, musical improv, sketch and more, studying at among others: Edinburgh College; UCB/Magnet Theater/Terry Knickerbocker Studio (New York); iO/Second City (Chicago); Drama Inc. (Atlanta).
As a teacher, Paul focuses on creating a supportive and safe environment where students are encouraged to really examine their own and others work; to understand how and why things work; and to reach their full potential as performers.
Dates and Times:
Saturdays
April 25
May 2, 9, 16
- 11:00 - 13:15 (Block 1)
- 13:15-14:00 (Lunch break)
- 14:00-16:30 (Block 2)
Cost: £175 early bird /£195
Use code: "Earlybird" at checkout up to 4th April
What have our students said about our classes?
"A part of me didn't want it to finish. It was such great experience and it really helped me to explore the different area of my brain."
"Thanks for the 101, it was so muchlies fun."
"Really so grateful that I hopped in - the learning has been great and this has been some much needed joy, silliness and connection with new pals."
Logistics:
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early - we will start on time.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as we will stand and be active.
Ages 18+. All are welcome, no previous improv experience required.
Bring your own water bottle, you can refill it at the cafe on the premises.
Come ready to learn and hone your craft!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Summerhall, TBC UK Studio, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 208.58
