No Stupid Questions: Can you do what you want in improv? (Part 1)
‘The freedom of improv is one of the things that draws people to it. When you step onto the stage, anything could happen. You turn off the conscious mind, take a holiday from the everyday, and let ...
No Stupid Questions: What’s the difference between ‘Improv’ and ‘Impro’?
‘Improvisation’ is doing something without a plan. And ‘improv’ is the practice of doing it in th...
A guide to the structure of the Harold
The Harold, when you first approach it, can seem intimidating. Sure, it’s only an opening, nine s...
Brighton Showcases 2025
Brighton Showcases 2025 – some thoughts
Last week was showcase week in Brighton, when our s...
What Breaking My Back Taught Me About Improv
Reflections on injury, resilience, community, family & the art of saying “Yes.”
A year ago la...
The Ampersand: An Update
The Ampersand: An Update
Back in January, we thought we would be in the Ampersand* by the end of ...
How to Handle Improv Audition Rejection
How to Handle Improv Audition Rejection
Hello! I’m Heather, and I make my living through improv. ...
How to get over embarrassment (with Improv)
Why Embarrassment Feels So Awful—And How Improv Helps
I once did an improv show at the Edinburgh ...
List of Improv Edits: The AndAlso Guide
The AndAlso List of Improv Edits
An edit in improv is a way to end a scene and begin another. We ...
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Embracing Our Superpowers at AndAlso Improv
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It’s a time to celebrate the amazing diversity o...
Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership
International Women’s Day is always a time for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to...
Navigating Chaos with Improv: VUCA and BANI in Business
Navigating Chaos with Improv: VUCA and BANI in Business
What do Improv, VUCA and BANI have in com...
Returning to the Office? Improv Can Help (And McKinsey Would Agree)
There is much talk at the moment around workers returning to the office. Some people love it, som...