There is an old improv game called ‘What happens next?’. It goes like this. Improviser Anna asks improviser Benny ‘What happens first?’ Benny answers the question. Maybe ‘You brush your teeth’. So Anna brushes her teeth. Then she asks, ‘What happens next?’ Benny responds ‘You…
Last week, we shared a blog about the building we had hoped to move into. While it wasn’t the news we wanted to be sharing, the response has been amazing. We’ve been overwhelmed by messages of support, from Brighton and from much further afield.
This isn’t the update we wanted to share, but it’s an important one. We are facing the possibility that we may not be able to move into 12-14 Church Street as planned. This doesn’t change our ambition to open an improv theatre called the Ampersand…
When you start doing improvisation, your teacher will probably tell you to be obvious. Don’t think too hard, say the first thing that comes into your mind. See a knife and fork? Add a spoon! Scene starts with ‘I love you, dad’? Say ‘I love…
‘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…
