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This 8-week class is the third level of our curriculum on longform improv comedy and teaches The Harold GIT Improv 301 This 8-week class is the third level of our curriculum and focuses on the structure of "The Harold" - a popular longform show structure performed in theatres such as the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre. This class will teach you about openings, group games, and how to perform The Harold. 8 Week Course (+ Graduation Show) Saturdays 1-4pm Start date: Sat 9th Jan 2027 (Every Saturday until…) End date: Sat 27th Feb 2027 Class Venue: Acting Coach Scotland, Govan Workspace, 6 Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA Graduation show: Tue 2nd March 2027 (Venue: Old Hairdressers, Glasgow) Pricing: £200 Full Price (+ Eventbrite fees) £160 Concession (+ Eventbrite fees) 2 Scholarship spaces available The scholarships are two spots offered free of charge for people who would otherwise not be able to afford classes. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application process and you won’t be asked questions about your circumstances or background when requesting one of the scholarship places. Our hope with the scholarship is that we can encourage diversity and remove barriers of entry to learning improv. Apply to the waitlist if sold out Prerequisites: GIT 201 (or equivalent) Taught by: Karen Davidson Karen Davidson has been a fixture in the Glasgow improv scene since 2019. Having trained with the Glasgow Improv Theatre, the Upright Citizens Brigade and the World’s Greatest Improv School she has been taught and inspired by some of the best improv teachers around. She has appeared in the legendary podcast Improv4Humans, with Matt Besser of UCB, and has performed in events such as Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh International Improv Festival, Robin Hood Improv Festival and others. GIT Teachers: https://improvglasgow.co.uk/teachers GIT Refund policy: https://improvglasgow.co.uk/refunds *** 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. @improvglasgow http://improvglasgow.co.uk/ http://instagram.com/improvglasgow https://www.tiktok.com/@improvglasgow https://www.youtube.com/@ImprovGlasgow http://twitter.com/improvglasgow http://facebook.com/improvglasgow

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