Nathan studied acting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and spent most of his twenties working in theatre before accidentally becoming a software developer. In 2018, he rekindled his love of performing through improv, doing courses with The Maydays and later, AndAlso, discovering along the way that he…
An improviser and keen purveyor of play. His time as an advertising creative has honed a knack for original ideas and a healthy disdain of hustle culture! Ben has taught Creative writing, created Escape Rooms, written and performed radio comedy, made board games, animated shorts, and engaged in plenty of…
Improviser, performer, facilitator (and probably your biggest cheerleader). Elena has been a student and performer of improvisation since 2012, training with The Maydays, Hoopla, The Showstoppers, and other distinguished improv artists from around the world, including Stacey Smith, Will Naameh, Bill Arnett and Armando Diaz. She…
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Leadership event at Brighton’s i360, an early start for a morning packed with powerhouse stories, honesty, and the kind of wisdom that sneaks into your bones and rearranges things. Running a creative business with…
In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss how to get good at improv – as quickly as possible, but without losing the fun. This episode is part of our ongoing improv podcast series where Heather and Jules nerd out on all things improv—from key principles to quirky stories…
Reflections on injury, resilience, community, family & the art of saying “Yes.” A year ago last month, I broke my back. Not metaphorically—on holiday in Croatia. We were at the end of a gorgeous tour, and the lovely guide said ‘one more surprise’, the…
Rhiannon is an improviser, performer, and facilitator who brings a rare blend of empathy, creativity, and humour to everything she does. She has been improvising since 2008, performing regularly in London, Brighton, and internationally with award-winning company The Maydays. She has appeared in acclaimed genre and music-driven…
Charlie is an actor, improviser and creative facilitator who blends classical training with joyful chaos. He brings a global perspective and a deep love of play to every room he works in. Charlie began his improv career in 2010 with The Big HOO-HAA!…
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It’s a time to celebrate the amazing diversity of minds that make up our world, from those who have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurodiverse conditions. At AndAlso Improv, we’re especially proud…
International Women’s Day is always a time for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to gender equality. This year, I had the privilege of attending a thought-provoking panel discussion at Brighton University on Women in Leadership. The event brought together an inspiring group of women…
Susan is an award-winning actor, writer, and improviser known for her quick wit, vibrant characters, and sharp comic instincts. A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Susan is a core member of the Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, where she creates…
Matt is an award-nominated actor, improviser, and facilitator known for turning chaos into comedy and helping others do the same. A LAMDA-trained performer, Matt has spent over a decade bringing joy to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. He’s an associate artist with the Olivier and Tony…
