Musical Ensemble Summer 25: Time-Travelling Tunes & Tales!
12 Mondays from the 28th April to 21st July, 16:00-18:00 UK time.
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April 15th 2024 @ 19:30 - 21:30
Free – £17.50Scene Better: An Improv Drop-in Class
A musician does their scales, an artist does life drawing, and a tennis player does a thousand serves and volleys. What is the improviser’s equivalent? How do we spend our ten thousand hours? The answer is simple: doing scenes. The building block of an improv show or class, improv scenes are always changing, flexible and fascinating. There are a thousand ways to play them well, but a hundred thousand ways to play them badly. Whether you are aiming to be a professional performer, be part of a team or just keep your mind flexible and responsive, solid scene skills are essential.
Addressing a different element of scenework each week, with lots of opportunities for practice, applicable skills and expert feedback, the AndAlso Scenes Drop-In is your Monday night improv workout. In the company of other dedicated improvisers, you will explore what works and doesn’t and why.
Aimed at those who have at least a year of regular improv practice (level 3 on the AndAlso pathway), these classes expect improvisers to be confident playing scenes and open to receiving feedback and notes.
If there are accommodations that we can make to improve your experience, please email us in confidence at hello@andalsoimprov.com.
General terms and conditions:
- Our drop-in classes have a minimum of 4 people to ensure a good experience for all participants. If a class has to be cancelled, you will be notified with a minimum of two hour’s notice and a full refund will, of course, be issued.
- Improv works best when the group is connected, so we ask that participants make every effort to be on time.
- If you are on an AndAlso course, you can join us at a drop-in with a 50% discount during that time.
- Cancellation Policy
Testimonials
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World class improv classes and productions
Mustafa
I flipping love what improv with AndAlso has given me. Not only a fabulous inclusive community but also skills and fun and utter joyful playfulness which I carry into my work and home life too. These talented facilitators are serious about having... read more
Kerri
Warm-hearted people, great, skilled teachers! Have done two workshops including a Spring retreat and will definitely go back. I specifically appreciate the analytically precise feedback, warm hosting and sheer capacity for joy!
Viola
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Amazing improv community with fab teachers who run brilliant classes and put on inspiring improv shows.
Ryan
I did a really effective and exhilarating intestive week of workshops with AndAlso. I am sure I will be back for more. Highly recommended.
Matt
Life-changing, soul-affirming stuff. Genuinely really truly love improv – it’s an incredible community and something you should CERTAINLY do if you’re on the lookout for new friends or purpose. New skills, new friends and a new outlook on your everyday: what’s... read more
Sam
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Fantastic improv company!
Corinne
I have taken many musical improv classes over the course of the past 5 years. Heather and Joe are, by far, my absolute favorite team to work with—I have grown so much in my time with them!! My listening and... read more
Sharon
Heather and Joe offer exceptional classes. They know their stuff, and how to make students of all levels thrive. Their classes are my favorite fun thing to do. Never in my wildest dream did I ever think I would... read more
Denelle
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I've been taking various regular musical improv online classes with various andalso Improv teachers since 2021 and am so grateful to the person who pointed me to this brilliant, high quality offer. If you have always been attracted to musical... read more
Ariane
I can’t praise AndAlso too highly! All the teachers know their artform inside out, and share their insights with enthusiasm, warmth and humour. I’ve done many of their classes over the years, and they’re always ridiculously fun, and beneficial in ways... read more
Simon
Really fun and friendly classes with outstanding teaching
K
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Heather and Joe are legends! They manage to create a wonderful fun and safe space to explore and always bring the best out of you. I started classes in lockdown and have not been able to stop! Thoroughly recommend 😊
James
Superb Superb Superb. If you're looking for an addiction that is healthy for the mind, body and soul. Go no further than AndAlso Improv. It is for everyone and all inclusive. Two and a half hours of belly aching laughter is guaranteed... read more
Martin
I just need to say that this is one of the best things I have done in my life. I was getting into an “I’m an introvert, I don’t do things like this” mindset. Applying the wrong idea of introversion (which... read more
Ric
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I really enjoyed the Show and I saw that people have developed their Improv skills creativity and confidence massively in recent months. I laughed a lot:)
Julia
Heather and Joe are the best! I took an online class with them and it was awesome. They are both incredibly talented, adaptable, encouraging and kind. The class gave me lots of great tools to use in musical improv shows.
Kim
Brilliant classes, courses & retreats superbly taught in a super fun & supportive environment. Highly recommended!
Nathan
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I'm fairly addicted to doing courses and starting improv is one of the best things I've ever done. Met the most amazing community of people, grown in confidence, and realised I'm actually pretty awesome! The teachers are incredible. If you're... read more
Polly
Taking classes with AndAlso is one of the best moves I've made. I regularly laugh till I cry; I've learnt so much - both in terms of improv skills but also about myself; the teachers are exceptional at creating a... read more
Emma
These people are the best on the planet at what they do. Joe is a remarkable, magical musician; able to condense the exact emotional high-point of a scene into the single most appropriate piece of music at the speed of... read more
Gordon
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Very well run local, inclusive improv community doing courses and shows. I strongly recommend it!!
Liam
I have been learning improv from Heather and Jules at AndAlso since 2014. I have always loved their approach, non judgemental and also equipping you with skills and tips to improve. Some of my all-time favourite exercises were from their... read more
Fabian
AndAlso Improv offerings open new doors into what's possible with improv theatre. What's delightful about their approach is how it centers around what's enjoyable and unique to the individual improviser's personality, tastes and weirdness. I recently finished a 12-week online course... read more
Muneeb
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I’ve been lucky enough to take classes with Heather, Jules, and Joe (both online and IRL). Absolutely fantastic. ❤️❤️❤️
Jen
*ONLINE only* for me in California; have done literally hundreds of hours of Musical Improv training via Zoom since 2020. LOVE these teachers and this program. Welcoming, inclusive, supportive, knowledgeable -- they will connect with you ...
Christine
Most amazing teachers: inspiring, supportive, challenging and hilarious. Can't recommend Andalso improv courses highly enough
dhunt202005
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I've now completed four improv courses with AndAlso over the last year or so, starting from a base of zero improv knowledge or experience. No regrets! It's masses of fun and all the tutors I've had are funny, proactive and... read more
A
Simply excellent. I've taken a lot of improv courses over the last 10 years. AndAlso has some of the most knowledgable and most caring instructors out there. They know their stuff.
Tom
I took Heather's workshop and it was amazing!
Oded