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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…

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…

Naming Characters in Improv: Why It Matters Names are so important, as I was gently reminded while writing this blog. Naming my kids might be the highest-pressure job I’ve ever had! But naming characters in improv, while lower stakes, can have a surprisingly big impact on your…

‘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…

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…

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…