10am to 5pm both days.  Zellig building, Digbeth.  Cost £75. Tickets below.

Musical improv is fast, playful and collaborative, and a lot more achievable than it may look! Guided by founder members of Birmingham favourites Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical, this two-day introduction explores the fundamentals of creating songs and musical scenes completely in the moment, building confidence in singing, listening and making bold choices together.

Through games, exercises and coached scene work, you’ll develop practical tools and techniques for musical improvisation in a supportive and low-pressure environment, including:

• Simple improvised song structures
• Transitioning from scenes into songs
• Ensemble singing and support
• Techniques for spontaneous and meaningful lyrics

You do not need to be a trained singer or musician to take part. The weekend is designed to be supportive, playful and collaborative, helping you build confidence in improvising songs, supporting as ensemble, and trusting your own musical instincts.

Come ready to experiment and discover the joy of musical improv!

Who is it for?

We ask that you either have basic training in improvisation or some musical theatre experience. This workshop isn’t suitable for complete beginners.  If you aren’t sure if this workshop is suitable for you, please get in touch! We’d be very happy to discuss it with you. Email: info@birminghamimprov.com

 About your facilitators:

 Jacky Wood

Jacky is a musical stand-up comedian, actor and improviser who is passionate about sharing the joy of improv. Originally working in devised theatre, she soon moved into comedy and hasn’t looked back.

Jacky’s improv training includes study at Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in New York, alongside musical improv with Baby Wants Candy, Chris Grace, Will Naameh (aka MC Hammersmith), and UK legends Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.

Katie Goldhawk

Katie is a comedy actor and improviser who has been performing musical improv for over 10 years. She’s passionate about making improv accessible to everyone, and is a firm believer that anyone can do it – often joking: “Well, what are we doing right now?” in everyday conversation.

Katie has a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts from the University of Birmingham, and also trained at Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Geddes Cureton (Musical Director)

Geddes can usually be found behind a keyboard, weaving improvised musical magic across Birmingham’s comedy improv scene. Known for his musical “Easter eggs”, he has a talent for turning even the smallest suggestion into music.