About this Event
Part of our monthly Saturday improv drop-in workshop series at The Old Hairdressers
Pretty Flower with Martin James
A 3-hour crash course on the incredibly fun improv form known as The Pretty Flower, essentially a monoscene with exploratory tags. Martin was taught this form while in Los Angeles from Joel Spence of the veteran UCB team Sentimental Lady, who pioneered this form. He regularly performs this form at shows and festivals in his 2prov team with John McInnes, Chopped Uncs (aka Pretty Thistle!)
Note: This workshop is aimed at intermediate/advanced improvisers (GIT 201 or above). Please get in touch if you are unsure of your eligibility.
Martin James founded the Glasgow Improv Theatre and studied improv at the Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. He has been performing and teaching improv across the UK and internationally for over a decade. Festival appearances include the Del Close Marathon in New York, the Edinburgh Fringe, Reykjavík and Berlin. He was a guest on the legendary improv podcast Yes Also.
"This guy's a fucking funny improviser from Scotland. He's really fucking funny and tall" - Chris Gethard
Saturday 12th December 2026
13:00 - 16:00 (3 hours)
Venue: The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow
Full Price Ticket £15
Concession £10
2 Free Scholarship Spots available, bookable on Eventbrite alongside paid tickets
Note: Partcipants should be aware that this venue is up two flights of stairs
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About the GIT
The Glasgow Improv Theatre (“The GIT”) is the home of improv comedy in Scotland and one of the largest improv theatres in the UK. Founded in 2016 by Martin James—an alum of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in Los Angeles—The GIT began with small shows in Glasgow pubs and quickly evolved into the cornerstone of Scotland's improv scene. Today, the theatre is run by Martin James and John McInnes, and it offers a full curriculum of improv training, from beginner drop-ins and Improv 101 to advanced, performance-focused classes.
The GIT runs a packed weekly programme at The Old Hairdressers, including Harold Night and Perfect Improv—the latter featuring acclaimed guests such as Josie Long, Zara Gladman, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, and Marc Jennings. Each year, The GIT also holds open auditions for its House Teams, offering emerging performers free coaching, regular stage time, and a vibrant creative community. The theatre is committed to removing barriers to entry through its scholarship program, providing free training opportunities to support new and diverse talent.
Visiting UCB guest teachers have included: Suzi Barrett, Billy Merritt, Casey Feigh, Jake Jabbour, Josh Simpson, Alan Starzinski.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Old Hairdresser's, Renfield Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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