Looking for improv classes near you? Whether you want to boost your confidence, try something new, or just have a laugh after work, our Brighton-based improv courses are a welcoming place to start. No performance or creative experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play.

We offer regular free taster sessions so you can try it out before committing. Our main courses run for 12 weeks and finish with a fun, low-pressure showcase for friends and family. There are also weekly drop-in classes if you want something more flexible.

Classes take place in central Brighton and online, taught by experienced performers from acclaimed companies including The Maydays, Impromptu Shakespeare and the Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! Our vibe is playful and inclusive, but our teaching is rooted in over 20 years of professional experience.

Most of our students join for fun, confidence, or connection—and many stay to become part of our creative, welcoming community. Whether you’re 22 or 62, solo or coming with a friend, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

Come and see what improv can do for you.

Standalone Classes

Free Improv Tasters

Join a free improv taster class in Brighton

Improv Drop In

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 14:00-16:00

Musical improv drop in

First Sunday of the month
11:00 - 13:00

The Brighton Improv Jam

Monthly, Thursdays 19:00-21:45

Brighton courses

Level 1

Let’s just see what happens

Level 2

Owning your ideas: Boldness and Confidence

Level 3

Shared Creativity and Building a Team

Level 4

The ‘Harold’

Level 4

Musical Improv

Level 5

Musical Narrative

Level 5

Other Forms

Level 6

Musical Freeform

End-of-Term Showings

Levels 1-6

Brighton Short Courses

Beginners to Experienced

Online courses

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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Musicology

12 Tuesdays from the 29th April to 22nd July, 16:30-18:30 UK time.

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Scenework Workout

Tuesdays for 6 weeks from 6th May, 19:30-21:30 UK time

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One Thing Leads to Another

Thursdays for 12 weeks from 8th May, 15:00-17:30 UK time

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Retreats, Intensives & One Offs

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End of term showings – Level 1 & Teachers Show feat. Chris Grace

Monday 21st July | Doors 19:00 | The Actors, Brighton

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Musical Improv with Chris Grace

Tuesday 22nd July | 10:00-13:00 | Open Space Studios, Brighton

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End of term showings – Levels 4 (Music 1) & 6 (Space Opera Opera)

Tuesday 22nd July | Doors 19:00 | The Actors, Brighton

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End of term showings – Levels 2 & 4

Wednesday 23rd July | Doors 19:00 | The Lantern Theatre, Brighton

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End of term showings – Levels 2 & 3

Thursday 24th July | Doors 19:00 | The Lantern Theatre, Brighton

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End of term showings – Levels 4 (The Harold) & 6 (Space Opera Opera)

Friday 25th July | Doors 19:00 | The Lantern Theatre, Brighton

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Summer Musical Intensive

Week 1: 11th - 15th August | Week 2: 18th - 22nd August | 11:00-17:00 each day

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Summer Longform Intensive

Week 1: 11th - 15th August | Week 2: 18th - 22nd August | 11:00-17:00 each day

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Autumn Retreat: Beyond Cowboys & Detectives

Friday 31st October 16:00 - Sunday 2nd November 16:00

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Testimonials

  • “Good for the soul...Don't think twice.”
    Ryan, Level 4 Graduate 2024
  • "Challenging, fun, with plenty of mayhem!"
    Anon
  • "A hugely fun and relaxed way to start your journey into musical improv, and just a lovely way to spend a day."
    Justine de Mierre, Improv Teacher, The Unqualified Yes
  • "A smart, different approach to improv."
    Lauren Bambauer, Improv Teacher, California
  • "This was the most relaxed, unstressed and happy I’ve ever felt in my life. I just can’t truly express how grateful I am."
    Ben Stratford, Freshman, BYU
  • "Feeling TAUGHT! The right balance of fun and education! It feels like we've grown and become cohesive as a troupe."
    Level 3 Graduate 2024
  • "Simple instructions that turn out to be very useful. What has seemed complex, inscrutable and hard becomes accessible. You find answers to questions you hadn't thought to ask yet."
    Harvard Henrikson, Molecular Biologist, Norway
  • "I have gained an upgrade in confidence and decision making and getting out of my comfort zone too.”
    Level 1 Graduate 2024
  • "Serious silliness. Managed mayhem. Professional playing. Intentionally In the moment."
    Steve, Level 5 Graduate 2024
  • "With Heather and Jules you will try everything in improv, and then, the opposite, and then the same thing, only different. They will change the way you see and do improv (for the better)!"
    Luis Nogueira, Portugal
  • “Proud to be on board. I feel like I've grown at a cellular level!”
    Sam, Level 4 Graduate 2024
  • “It will brighten your week. I would find myself stepping into deep belly laughter every lesson.”
    Halo, Level 1 Graduate 2024