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Introduction to Improv weekend intensive at Midlands Arts Centre
Introduction to Improv weekend intensive at Midlands Arts Centre 654 314 Jon Trevor

Are you a comedy aficionado? Do you love “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Are you a fan of comedy legends who started in improv, such as Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Mike Myers, and Keegan-Michael Key? Then this is the course for you!

What will you learn on this course?

This is an intensive beginners’ 2-day course to learn the core skills of improvised comedy.

Discover the joy, freedom, and challenge of Improv. Learn to be more creative and playful in this low-pressure, high-enjoyment class that cultivates a fun, friendly, supportive and stress-free environment.

Improv is not the same as stand-up; you are not alone on stage and it’s not about telling jokes. It’s about working together as a team with other improvisers to spontaneously create group stories, scenes & sketches. There’s no such thing as failure in improv!

Over two days you’ll progress as a team while learning core improvisation skills like Spontaneity, Listening, Yes And Character, Scenes, Story, and Status.

The course is run by Jon Trevor, founder and leader of Box of Frogs, director of the Birmingham Improv Festival.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years. It is open to all levels; no drama, acting, comedy or improv experience is required as full guidance is given. It is also open to writers, actors, and comedians looking to widen their skills, and to introverts who are wanting to gain more confidence!

Info and booking – https://macbirmingham.co.uk/courses/introduction-to-improv-weekend-asc80

Improv Improvers – Level 2 Evening Class at Midlands Arts Centre – NOW SOLD OUT
Improv Improvers – Level 2 Evening Class at Midlands Arts Centre – NOW SOLD OUT 654 314 Jon Trevor

A 12-week follow-on course to advance and develop your improv comedy skills.

Throughout this course you will:

  • hone your short-form game skills
  • understand how to initiate and sustain great improv comedy scenes
  • employ a variety of edit styles and techniques to support fellow players
  • combine scenes into enjoyable longform sets
  • learn a number of longform formats for shows

All while having enormous fun and laughing uproariously!

Towards the end of the course, you can be part of a public showcase performance, providing the perfect opportunity to share your newfound skills with family and friends

This course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years. It is open to improvers who have taken the Introduction to Improv course  at MAC or equivalent elsewhere.

Runs on Thursday evenings from May 1st to July 24th

Info and booking – https://macbirmingham.co.uk/courses/improv-improvers-pe103-summer-2