Author: Heather Urquhart

Improv Training for Executive Teams | High-Performing Leadership Development

30 October 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: Improv in the workplace, News, Opinions

Forget Trust Falls – Improv Training for Executive and High-Performing Teams Improv training for executive teams is increasingly being used by organisations looking to improve leadership communication, decision-making under pressure, and team adaptability. This post explores why improv works so effectively with senior leadership groups, and what changes when experienced…

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Episode 21. Yes And (part 1)

3 October 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: Improv Podcast

Heather and Jules introduce the foundational improv principle Yes And. They explain its importance, how it shapes scenes, and practical ways to start applying it in your improv practice. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their understanding of this…

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Improv Acting Techniques: Motivation

29 September 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: News

Improv Acting Techniques: Exploring Motivation in Improv I’ve been working lately with the idea of motivation in improv to get the fire lit in a scene. Motivation in acting is the reason why a character acts or reacts in the way they do. Many times, I will make a strong…

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Improv Games for Beginners

18 September 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: News

Improv Games for Beginners: Fun and Easy Ways to Get Started If you’ve never done improv, you might be wondering what on earth it’s all about and how you can jump in and get going right away. The good news is that improv is suitable for absolutely anyone,…

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The History of Improv in the UK

6 September 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: News, Opinions

The History of Improv The History of improv is hard to pin down. Like folk music, improv is often passed down through generations by oral tradition rather than through written or recorded formats. Games in particular can vary wildly between how they are played and what they are…

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How to Do Improv for Free

26 August 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: News

How to Do Improv for Free: A Guide to Unleashing Your Inner Improviser Without Breaking the Bank Over the years, I’ve introduced enough people to the world of improv to recognize that unmistakable sparkle in their eyes when they experience the magic for the first time—just like I…

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How to Prepare for your first improv class

8 August 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: News, Opinions

People often ask us what they need to do to prepare for their first improv class. The genuine truth is nothing. You just turn up, as you, and experience it. This should be a reassuring thing, but I get the feeling that that answer can be a bit…

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Improv for Beginners – Our Comprehensive Guide | AndAlso Improv

16 July 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: News

Introduction Improvisation is the art of creating something spontaneously without preparation. It spans various fields including music, theatre, dance, and even daily life conversations. This guide from AndAlso Improv will help you understand the basics of improvisation, develop your skills, and…

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Episode 19. Spacework

12 July 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: Improv Podcast

In this episode, Heather and Jules dive into the concept of spacework in improv—the use of physical space to create meaning, relationships, and dynamics on stage. They discuss techniques to help performers be more aware of their positioning, movement, and interaction with the environment to enhance storytelling.    …

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The Secret to Sex Appeal? How Improv Makes you Attractive

14 June 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: Opinions

How improv makes you attractive  That certain ‘je ne sais quoi.’ Effortless Charisma. Radiant Charm. That feeling that certain people give off that just makes you want to be around them. What is the thing that makes someone smoking hot (or not)?    According to clinical…

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How to be Creative? Just be Obvious

7 April 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: Improv in the workplace, Opinions

How to be creative? The answer is obvious How to be creative? We all want to know the answer. And so, what a funny word obvious is. It can mean clarity, but is often used with criticism. I certainly have associations with being on the wrong…

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No but or Yes and: Playing with Contrast

29 March 2024
Heather Urquhart
Categories: Opinions

Compare and Contrast Contrast is the theme of our classes this week over at AndAlso. Contrast may seem like an odd choice of theme in an artform that is all about agreement and building, but this is precisely the reason that…

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