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SUMMARY:All Characters Great and Small - with Rob Lane
DESCRIPTION:All Characters Great and Small – with Rob Lane \nBooking Below \nA 6 week course about making interesting characters for short and long form improv. \nRuns on Sundays from March 22nd to May 3rd (NB No class on Easter Sunday\, April 5th). \nFunny\, empathetic\, ridiculous\, extreme\, grounded… there’s room for all of them!\nWhy do certain characters engage an audience?\nWhy do improvisers tends to come back to a handful of character types again and again\, and is it a bad thing?\nHow can we play with different styles and characters?\nLet’s find out! \n \nRobert Lane\nRobert Lane is an actor\, improviser\, musician\, writer and facilitator. He is a founding member of comedy improvisation groups Improv Wolves and Noteworthy: The Made-Up Musical. He has recently written and directed his first short film\, Fortune Tell Her\, which has been nominated for Best Short at Midlands Movies Awards and selected for Flatpack Festival\, Oxford Shorts Festival\, Worcester Film Festival\, Reel Brum\, BFI Network Short Film Club and Gobby Flicks. He played one of the leads in Sam and Dan Get Lost which won Best Feature at the Midland Movie Awards and features Robert’s music as the score. \nRobert facilitates workshops on topics including songwriting and comedy improvisation and provides regular music and drama sessions for Midland Mencap. As a 2024 Birmingham Rep Foundry Artist he delivered a 12 week co-creation project with a community group\, culminating with a performance at Birmingham Rep. He has delivered workshops for a range of age groups in various settings including schools and community hubs. He is the host of The Robert Lane Creative Careers Podcast which features chats with creatives about their careers and how they make their work.
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/all-characters-great-and-small-with-rob-lane/
LOCATION:Moseley Hive\, 93 Alcester Rd\,\, Birmingham\, B13 8DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Improver drop-ins
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv Comedy Jam (ft. Box of Frogs)
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Birmingham Improv comedy Jam!! \nAn evening of fun for all. Turn up\, grab a drink\, put your name in the hat\, and perform! Or if you prefer\, just watch the fun! \nWith a different Improv group invited  to entertain us each month for the first half. Followed by a jam hosted by resident guests\, Box of Frogs. \nCome and play your favourite improv games\, take part in improvised scenes\, sketches and songs\, or just sit back and watch. \nSuitable for all levels of experience\, including complete beginners. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-comedy-jam-ft-box-of-frogs/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Jams,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141247Z
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv presents Spaghetti Junction
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Improv brings  you Spaghetti Junction \nA never-before-assembled cast of improvisers perform never-before-seen scenes based on never-before-prompted prompts! \nWhere are we going? What’s it all about? What’s the moral of the night? \nThe audience will decide at the end! We don’t know where we’re going until we get there… \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-presents-spaghetti-junction-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141517Z
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SUMMARY:Box of Frogs Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Box of Frogs\, Birmingham’s premiere Improv Group\, bring you a night of high-octane improvised comedy nonsense\, based entirely on your suggestions. \nExpect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs\, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment. \nUpstairs at 1000 Trades Pub in the Jewellery Quarter. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5) \nFree Entry (bucket collection – recommended donation £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/box-of-frogs-improv-comedy-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20260127T150721Z
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SUMMARY:Solo Improv with Andre Besseling
DESCRIPTION:Soloimprov: the art of improvising with yourself \nBooking below \nWhether you are planning to go solo or not\, the tools of the workshop are essential to all improvisers. Whatever format or style you are playing\, you always have to take your time\, use acting skills and stay in the moment. All of these tools and techniques are explored in this workshop. \nWe shall do several exercises on different formats\, scenebuilding and storytelling\, using the usefull model: ‘The IMPRO-circle’. It explains how improvisation really works\, whether you are playing solo or not. After this workshop you will feel confident on improvising on your own\, so you will be even better\, when you are playing with others. \n \nAndre Besseling \nAndre has been a professional improvisor and trainer since 1990. He focuses on the use of theater and improv-skills in scene work and dramatic situations. He sees Improv is a great way to have fun and work at the same time on one’s personal development. The focus on solo-improv makes this even a stronger focuspoint.\nAndre is a pioneer of improv-theater and Theatresports in Holland. He has taught hundreds of improv-workshops to almost all the main improv-groups in and outside Holland. Besides initiating several improv-groups\, he started the festival IMPRO-Amsterdam and currently is the artistic director of the IMPRO-academy and the REMI-festival\, the Amsterdam festival on solo-improv.\nHe has written a bestseller about improv-theater: ‘Theater vanuit het Niets’ (Theater out of Nothing)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/solo-improv-with-andre-besseling/
LOCATION:Zellig\, Zellig Building\, Gibb St\, Deritend\, Birmingham\, B9 4AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20260218T090449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T091410Z
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SUMMARY:Midlands Improv Night
DESCRIPTION:All the best improv from the Midlands! \nA different Smörgåsbord of improvised comedy joy every time! \nTHIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH \nat the delightful 1000 Trades Pub\n16 Frederick St\, Birmingham B1 3HE \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFREE ENTRY (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/midlands-improv-night-2-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141714Z
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv Comedy Jam (ft. Box of Frogs)
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Birmingham Improv comedy Jam!! \nAn evening of fun for all. Turn up\, grab a drink\, put your name in the hat\, and perform! Or if you prefer\, just watch the fun! \nWith a different Improv group invited  to entertain us each month for the first half. Followed by a jam hosted by resident guests\, Box of Frogs. \nCome and play your favourite improv games\, take part in improvised scenes\, sketches and songs\, or just sit back and watch. \nSuitable for all levels of experience\, including complete beginners. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-comedy-jam-ft-box-of-frogs/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Jams,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141247Z
UID:10000812-1780515000-1780522200@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv presents Spaghetti Junction
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Improv brings  you Spaghetti Junction \nA never-before-assembled cast of improvisers perform never-before-seen scenes based on never-before-prompted prompts! \nWhere are we going? What’s it all about? What’s the moral of the night? \nThe audience will decide at the end! We don’t know where we’re going until we get there… \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-presents-spaghetti-junction-2/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141517Z
UID:10000824-1781119800-1781127000@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Box of Frogs Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Box of Frogs\, Birmingham’s premiere Improv Group\, bring you a night of high-octane improvised comedy nonsense\, based entirely on your suggestions. \nExpect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs\, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment. \nUpstairs at 1000 Trades Pub in the Jewellery Quarter. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5) \nFree Entry (bucket collection – recommended donation £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/box-of-frogs-improv-comedy-2/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20260218T090449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T091410Z
UID:10000850-1781724600-1781731800@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Midlands Improv Night
DESCRIPTION:All the best improv from the Midlands! \nA different Smörgåsbord of improvised comedy joy every time! \nTHIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH \nat the delightful 1000 Trades Pub\n16 Frederick St\, Birmingham B1 3HE \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFREE ENTRY (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/midlands-improv-night-2-2/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141714Z
UID:10000843-1782329400-1782336600@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv Comedy Jam (ft. Box of Frogs)
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Birmingham Improv comedy Jam!! \nAn evening of fun for all. Turn up\, grab a drink\, put your name in the hat\, and perform! Or if you prefer\, just watch the fun! \nWith a different Improv group invited  to entertain us each month for the first half. Followed by a jam hosted by resident guests\, Box of Frogs. \nCome and play your favourite improv games\, take part in improvised scenes\, sketches and songs\, or just sit back and watch. \nSuitable for all levels of experience\, including complete beginners. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-comedy-jam-ft-box-of-frogs/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Jams,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141247Z
UID:10000813-1782934200-1782941400@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv presents Spaghetti Junction
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Improv brings  you Spaghetti Junction \nA never-before-assembled cast of improvisers perform never-before-seen scenes based on never-before-prompted prompts! \nWhere are we going? What’s it all about? What’s the moral of the night? \nThe audience will decide at the end! We don’t know where we’re going until we get there… \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-presents-spaghetti-junction-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141517Z
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SUMMARY:Box of Frogs Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Box of Frogs\, Birmingham’s premiere Improv Group\, bring you a night of high-octane improvised comedy nonsense\, based entirely on your suggestions. \nExpect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs\, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment. \nUpstairs at 1000 Trades Pub in the Jewellery Quarter. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5) \nFree Entry (bucket collection – recommended donation £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/box-of-frogs-improv-comedy-2/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20260218T090449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T091410Z
UID:10000851-1784143800-1784151000@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Midlands Improv Night
DESCRIPTION:All the best improv from the Midlands! \nA different Smörgåsbord of improvised comedy joy every time! \nTHIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH \nat the delightful 1000 Trades Pub\n16 Frederick St\, Birmingham B1 3HE \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFREE ENTRY (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/midlands-improv-night-2-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221739
CREATED:20251205T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T141714Z
UID:10000844-1785353400-1785360600@birminghamimprov.com
SUMMARY:Birmingham Improv Comedy Jam (ft. Box of Frogs)
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Birmingham Improv comedy Jam!! \nAn evening of fun for all. Turn up\, grab a drink\, put your name in the hat\, and perform! Or if you prefer\, just watch the fun! \nWith a different Improv group invited  to entertain us each month for the first half. Followed by a jam hosted by resident guests\, Box of Frogs. \nCome and play your favourite improv games\, take part in improvised scenes\, sketches and songs\, or just sit back and watch. \nSuitable for all levels of experience\, including complete beginners. \nDoors open 7.15.  Show starts at 7.30.  Come earlier if you fancy a drink first. \nFree Entry (recommended donation\, £5)
URL:https://birminghamimprov.com/event/birmingham-improv-comedy-jam-ft-box-of-frogs/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:1000 Trades\, 16 Frederick Street\, Birmingham\, B1 3HE
CATEGORIES:Jams,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham  Improv":MAILTO:info@birminghamimprov.com
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