Women’s improv playground- playing with the here and now

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

33 Oldham Street | Manchester

Tom Short
Publisher/HostTom Short
Women\u2019s improv playground- playing with the here and now
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Get ready to unleash your creativity and wit in a fun women's improv session where the focus is on living in the moment!
About this Event

*Women’s Improv Playground: Playing with the here and now*

This one day workshop is a safe space for women to explore and expand their improv skills and experiences in a fun, supportive environment.


In improv as in life, female performers can often make choices or take actions based on who or where we think we ‘should’ be rather than focusing on who or where we are. This workshop will allow women improvisers to discover and delve deeper into characters and scenes, by being grounded in the present.


Using a variety of explorative exercises and mindfulness techniques performers will have a chance to play and expand their improv toolkit and confidence while also having a laugh!


Quotes from previous workshops:

"Everyone was so supportive and encouraging. You could just be yourself snd Jen made it such a safe space to do so"


"Many good and therapeutic moments."


"Considerate yet whimsical. What a vibe"


"Jen and Marie led us through so many wonderful and engaging exercises, they were ALL my favourite. And being with a group of inclusive, supportive women was truly energising - I can’t wait for the next one!"


"Improvisers of all levels can learn from this course. Could not have been better facilitated. The open supportive environment went beyond my expectations. Attend and experience it for yourself!"
Workshop leader: Jen Clarke (Absolute Onions)



Jen Clarke is a seasoned performer and workshop leader with a passion for making comedy fun, accessible and inclusive. As Co-Director of Absolute Onions, founding cast member of Improv on Demand, cast member of Smashed!, Drunk Classics and all-female troupe Jens and Frens, Jen brings years of experience in live performance, collaborative theatre-making, and nurturing new talent. Her sessions are joyful, welcoming, and packed with playful energy. She is passionate about mental health and wellbeing being embedded in all she does.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

33 Oldham Street, 33 Oldham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 33.22

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