In this joyful episode, Heather is joined by the brilliant Men With Coconuts to talk all things silliness in improv. They dive into how embracing play, absurdity, and joy can lead to surprisingly rich scenes and deeper audience connection. Expect laughs, insights, and a celebration of not…
Heather and Jules tackle a surprisingly tricky topic: rehearsing improv. They discuss why practice matters, how to keep it playful, and what kinds of exercises or approaches help improvisers grow without losing spontaneity. Whether you’re part of a team or flying solo, this episode offers useful tips for making your…
In this episode, Heather chats with Adam Meggido (Co-Creator of Showstopper! The Musical) about the concept of status in improv. They break down how status shapes relationships on stage, affects scene dynamics, and can be a powerful tool for storytelling and comedy. A practical guide to recognising…
In the first episode of AndAlso: A Podcast, Heather and Jules dive into the world of improv genres, exploring the joys and challenges that come with playing in different styles. From heightened reality to absurd comedy, they discuss how genre shapes scenes, influences choices, and opens up…
Hands up if you have heard something like this in an improv class: ‘Say the first thing that comes into your head.’ ‘Go with your gut.’ ‘You know the answer.’ ‘Just see what happens.’ (The last one is even the subtitle of our level one syllabus.) How many hands are…
Game is a word that gets used a lot in improvisation. A lot. And being a wordy kind of guy, I am always cautious of words that get overused.; they get rough around the edges, lose their function. I like my words precise. Let’s start by defining the four most…
A couple of weeks ago, perhaps unsurprisingly, I was teaching a Harold class. New-ish to it, the class had just worked their way through the form. It had been fun, but difficult. Memories were stretched, brains overloaded. And as we finished, haltingly, unsure if the question was allowed, a…
After our announcement last week, I got quite a few emails. Some were requests, some ideas, some questions. And quite a few were asking me how I approach the slug problem. …
After our announcement last week, I got quite a few emails. Some were requests, some ideas, some questions. And quite a few were asking me how I approach the slug problem. …
Hello. This is an announcement from AndAlso and The Maydays. We are two companies with a lot of crossover, both in our aims and our personnel. We both love improv, both as an art form and as a form of self development. In fact, the founders of And Also met…
by Jules Munns, Director of Studies ‘I love improv’, said a student, looking me intently in the eyes, ‘It’s so much cheaper than a shrink’. We are leaning on a bar after class (his third). He bottom-lips beer froth off a thick mustache and looks towards the dartboard, considering what…
Stoicism is one of those words that, through careless usage, has come adrift from its origins. Like ‘awesome’, or ‘literally’. With a small ‘s’, it just means enduring hardship without displaying emotions. But with its imperious capital letter, Stoiscism is a rich and immediate philosophy. It doesn’t deny or minimise…
