Discover and learn the foundations to creating improvised performance in this 4-week course!

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 - 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, 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 teachers:

Caroline Mathison is a professionally trained actor, clown and improviser from Edinburgh. She has performed at venues and festivals around the UK and Europe, undertaken additional training with legendary practitioners, and has been a core member of TBC since 2011.

As a teacher and facilitator she values community and connection: fostering playfulness and creative expression in a friendly, supportive environment. Follow the fun and find the joy!

Gregor (he/him) is a professional classically trained actor who has studied, taught and worked all over the UK. His performance range spans everything from Shakespeare's protagonists to "that background tree". He brings an inclusive and kind nature to teaching and you will leave every class with an a-ha moment!

Dates and Times:

Sundays 10:30am-4:00pm*

Nov 15, 22, 29

Dec 1

*Each class includes a 45 min lunch break. You can bring your lunch, or buy at the cafe on site in Summerhall.

Cost: £175 early bird /£195

Use code: "Earlybird" at checkout up to 1 mont before start date.

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, there is no water available at the premises.

Come ready to learn and hone your craft!

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