Do you want to feel more relaxed and creative? To learn improvisation in a sociable, collaborative way? Or maybe meet new people in a friendly environment, to laugh hard and maybe even surprise yourself.

AndAlso’s first level introduces the core skills of improvisation in the form of listening, saying ‘Yes And’ and trusting the process. All the while learning to love failure. In doing these simple things, you will find the delight of creating on the fly. Simple improv exercises give you opportunities to reflect on your habits and maybe even change them. The first step to becoming a seasoned improviser, and maybe making your life just a little bit easier.

Over two six-week blocks, our expert teachers will guide even the most nervous of new improvisers from simple games through more complex structures into the basics of scene work, concentrating both on the immediate fun and how to apply your new skills outside the classroom.

Our level 1a is perfect if you have never done any improvisation before or want to brush up your skills. It leads into our 1B, which will deepen your understanding, and give you more opportunities to practice and grow. This course finishes with a voluntary performance of scenes and games directed by your teacher.

5 skills you’ll learn with us in level 1 ‘Let’s just see what happens’:

1. Making and letting go of offers
2. Accepting & building on other people’s offers
3. Reincorporating ideas
4. A basic understanding of characters and scenes
5. Playing in front of an audience

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Start Date: Monday, July 28th
• End-of-Term *Showing (Week 6): Thursday 11th September, doors 19:00, showtime 19:30.
• End-Of-Term Tickets: Here

Important Note: While we strive to maintain the advertised showcase schedule, dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Refunds will not be issued in the event of a showcase date alteration.

Course Payment & Support

• Duration: This is a 6-week course.
• Payment Plans:
  • PayPal: You can spread payments using PayPal’s “Pay Later” or “Pay-in-3” options at checkout.
  • Invoice Schedule: If you prefer not to use PayPal, email us, and we’ll set up an invoice schedule for you.

• Support Tickets:
  • Scholarships: Two scholarship tickets are available for every course.
  • Concessions: Unlimited concession tickets are available.
  • No Proof Required: You don’t need to provide proof for scholarships or concessions.
  • Full Details: Please review our Course Policies for complete information on support ticket options.

If you have already completed a Level with us and then took a little break, we offer a 30% repeater discount to help you get back in the improv-groove when you purchase the course again. Just pop us an email for your discount code to hello@andalsoimprov.com.

Please note: We’re excited about the possibility of moving classes to The Ampersand this term! Our current venue isn’t accessible, so if you have accessibility needs, we’ll ensure your classes remain at BHASVIC. We’ll let you know as soon as the move to The Ampersand is confirmed.

*Although most of our students perform at the end of their courses, all showings are optional. They are not tests or graduations; they are just a chance to do what you have been doing in class and receive the adulation of your loved ones.