Improv, sometimes called improvised theatre or improvised comedy, is a form of unscripted theatre which is made up on the spot by the performers in each scene. It can be anything from short scenes or games which are only a few minutes long to full-length plays or even musicals! Improv does not have to be funny, but it is often accidentally funny, as both the performers and the audience enjoy and delight in watching the creative process take place in real time. We follow the golden rule of 'yes, and..' which means we accept our scene partner's offer and build upon it. Of course, our first goal is to establish trust and together agree to a code of conduct in which we are free to opt out of any choice or exercise we are not comfortable with, with no explanations needed. You can read more about improv here!

Our after-school improv club is designed especially for ages 9 to 12 (although 8-year-olds in year 4 are welcome) because this tween age is both a period of amazing creativity and a time of confusing change, in which self-criticism growns and self-acceptance can sometimes falter. Improv teaches us that it is okay to be ourselves and to embrace and celebrate failure. Practising these skills in the tween years helps children more confidently move into adolescence.

Our pop-up workshops are designed for young people between the ages of 9 and 13 along with their adults (parents, grandparents, carers, etc.) or children between the ages of 5 and 8 and their adults. The aim of each workshop is to bring out the silly side of each participant, encouraging connection and giving you games to take back to your family life, so you always have access to a quick burst of joy whenever it is needed!

Improv requires no special equipment. We don't use props or wear costumes because we create all of these things with our imaginations! That said, we do move around a lot, so comfortable clothing is important for our workshops. For our after-school club, school uniform is fine, as there isn't time to change before class starts and we don't have changing rooms on site. Please pack a nut-free snack for your child (and yourself, if you're attending a parent-and-child workshop) and bring a full water bottle. If your child might want to opt out of any activity (this is absolutely fine because we are all about listening to your needs and advocating for yourself), please ensure they have a book to read or a notepad to draw on, so they have something to occupy themselves until they feel like rejoining the class. 

Absolutely! We are fully insured, DBS checked and first-aid trained. We have up-to-date safeguarding training and will be publishing our safeguarding policy as soon as the full version of our website goes live.