About this Event
Overview
Ready to build confidence, think on your feet, and have a lot of fun doing it? This is a fun and inclusive event where absolutely all are welcome. We will learn the basics of improv, play some exercises and games, and laugh a LOT.
Over 2 hours you’ll learn how to create spontaneous moments, collaborate with others and tell stories in the moment. Whether you've taken improv or theatre classes before, or you will be dipping your toes into improv for the first time, we'd love to have you join us.
Topics covered by workshop
- Trusting yourself and others
- "Yes and..."
- Giving and receiving offers
- Communication
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration
- 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 - Introductory
200 series - Intermediate
300 series - Advanced
etc.
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 space, and will be taking you through the very foundational building blocks of this level. You can then use these skills to go on to a full 101 course, or just be awesome in life.
Date & Time:
Tuesday 31st March, 11:00am - 1:00pm
This class is a one-off, not part of a course. We have a few drop-in dates currently available, so if you can't make this date, join us for another!
Cost: £15 earlybird /£20 regular
Use code: "Earlybird" at checkout up to 17th March
About the 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.
Improv? For ME?!
Yep, definitely for you!
Here's a Forbes article explaining why improv is good for business.
And here's a Psychology Today list of reasons why improv is better than sliced bread. So come join us and swap improv for carbs, wheee!
About TBC Improv
TBC Improv is a global brand with locations in the UK, Spain and Hong Kong. ...
What have our past students said ?
"A part of me didn't want the class 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 into this class - the learning has been great and this has been some much needed joy, silliness and connection with new pals."
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
TBC Improv UK, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 22.03
