‘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 creativity happen to you. Surely letting your instincts take…
‘Improvisation’ is doing something without a plan. And ‘improv’ is the practice of doing it in theatre or comedy. Or is it ‘impro’? At AndAlso, we mostly use ‘Improv’’, but our good friends at Hoopla say ‘Impro’. So does the ‘v’ matter? Or rather, why and how much…
The Harold, when you first approach it, can seem intimidating. Sure, it’s only an opening, nine scenes, and two group games, but how it all links together is a lot. A lot to remember and a lot to get right*. But here’s the thing: it’s all there for…
In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss monologues, specifically, Armando monologues. True-life monologues: what makes them great, how to do them, and then how to deconstruct them afterwards to make the scenes. It’s quite a technical one, so strap in! This episode is part of our ongoing improv podcast…
Brighton Showcases 2025 – some thoughts Last week was showcase week in Brighton, when our students share what they have been doing with an audience of friends, family, and other students. And we have a lot of classes now. Five full nights worth. So, for probably the last…
The Ampersand: An Update Back in January, we thought we would be in the Ampersand* by the end of the summer term. On course pages, we wrote that we would start at BHASVIC** but expected to run end-of-term showcases in our new space. How foolish we were is…
In this episode, Heather and Jules explore the art of editing in improv—how and when to cut scenes or moments to keep the flow strong and the story clear. They share tips on recognising natural endings, trusting your instincts, and maintaining the energy without over-editing. This episode…
by Jules Munns, Director of Studies I like telling this story to new improvisers because it often surprises them: I started doing improv because I hated improv. Well, not quite hated it. Friday mornings at drama school, we had improv classes with a gentle…
The holiday period can mean lots of different things. Time with the family, twinkly lights and snow, two weeks drunk, a race to get this year’s work finished, ice skating, the birth of mankind’s saviour, duvet time, Stollen, Die Hard. And of course, presents. Improvisers can be hard…
Stay positive, don’t argue, be nice to each other. If you have ever been to an improv class, you will have heard some version of that. Justifications vary, but the stay-positive instruction is so often repeated, it is worth examining. And when I say ‘examining’, I…
In this episode, Heather & Jules talk about ‘Yes, And’ in a little bit more detail. Some of the more complicated nuanced ways you might approach this idea as you get further along your improv journey. “You’ve heard YES, now here is AND!” This episode is part…
In this episode, Heather and Jules dive into the ever-present topic of the audience—who they are, what they’re looking for, and most importantly, how to respond to them in the moment. From handling unexpected reactions to building genuine connection, it’s all about turning the audience from a mystery into an…
