The Rhetoric: improvised public speaking skills

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

SE1 1YT | London

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The Rhetoric: improvised public speaking skills
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A weekly club to get marvellous at Improvised Public Speaking.
Improv comedy, voice and storytelling skills. sophiepumphrey.com
About this Event

A weekly Wednesday night club to to get bloody marvellous at Improvised Public Speaking
Use the skills the top improv comedians know to be your best, cleverest, hilariousest self in presentations, meetings and dealing with questions off the cuff.
“Oh, she’s a natural,” they’ll say, as you cackle to yourself remembering how you learned it all while crying laughing and having a brilliant evening with your new improv friends.
The 4-week term gives you the skills you need to NAIL improvised speaking, then simply repeat to get the practice deep into your bones.
Enjoy your Monday morning briefings, talks, trainings, press conferences, networking and panels – on line and off – because you’re there… and you know how to make it fun.

First 4-week term starts:
Wednesdays, for 4 weeks
4th Februrary to 25th February
7-9pm
The Kings Arms, Borough, London SE1 1YT


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Agenda

🕑: 07:00 AM - 07:10 AM
Welcome circle - brief stretch and group games in a circle

Info: The class begins with brief, easy and fun exercises to start you speaking as part of a group


🕑: 07:10 AM - 08:00 AM
Exercises in pairs and small groups

Info: Here we explore the theme of the night - storytelling, dealing with Q/Q, hosting panels amongst others - though imaginative improv comedy exercises. You don’t need to be funny or clever, just show up and connect with the team.


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
Break
🕑: 08:10 AM - 09:00 AM
Practice

Info: The final stretch is the main game of the night where you flex the skills you’ve been learning. Praise from the team, feedback form the teacher, with a focus on what makes you great on stage


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SE1 1YT, Newcomen Street, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 122.00

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