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

Advanced

Musical Freeform

End-of-Term Showings

Levels 1-6

Brighton Short Courses

Beginners to Experienced

Online courses

 

Specialist Classes

Retreats & Intensives

Testimonials

  • All my Improv experiences have been excellent - the teachers are the perfect mix of fun and informative. The workshops feel like a very safe space

    Jack Morris Avatar Jack

    Brilliant empathetic instructors who make classes interesting and fun!!!

    Mary Adams Avatar Mary

    Really fun and friendly classes with outstanding teaching

    K E Avatar K
  • A week of the most joyous, educational, non-stop, intensive, musical improv. Heather, Jules, and Joe work at the top of the game as professional improvisers and as master teachers.

    Max Schafer Avatar Max

    Brilliant classes, courses & retreats superbly taught in a super fun & supportive environment. Highly recommended!

    Nathan Pope Avatar Nathan

    Wonderful team and experience! I've made friends, built confidence and i'm simply much funnier than i used to be! Just completed my second term and am signing up for the next one. Highly recommended.

    Sam Heath Avatar Sam
  • 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 Henrion Avatar Julia

    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 Wood Avatar James

    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 Monty Avatar A
  • 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 Korth Avatar Ariane

    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 Taylor Avatar Sam

    I've loved every step of my improv journey with AndAlso. I've made lifelong friends, the teachers are great and each class has been a celebration of play and laughter. Would definitely recommend!

    Kirby FM Avatar Kirby
  • 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 Anderson Avatar Emma

    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 Goodway Avatar Simon

    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 O'Shea Avatar Ric
  • World class improv classes and productions

    Mustafa Saed Avatar 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 Corcoran Avatar 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 Lutz Avatar Viola
  • Amazing improv community with fab teachers who run brilliant classes and put on inspiring improv shows.

    Ryan Burns Avatar Ryan

    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 S Avatar Kim

    We spent two lovely evenings watching the shows. It was a joy to watch talented people who were so quick witted and funny Absolutely loved the venue, atmosphere and the vibe, everyone was so friendly. It was so lovely to be able... read more

    Maggie Burns Avatar Maggie
  • So I've been doing improv now with AndAlso for nearly two years. It's been the best decision I've made in that time and one of the best I've ever made in general. Courses have not only provided an incredible amount of... read more

    Aidan Williams Avatar Aidan

    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 Hyde Avatar Martin

    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 Mutchler Avatar Tom
  • Most amazing teachers: inspiring, supportive, challenging and hilarious. Can't recommend Andalso improv courses highly enough

    dhunt202005 dhunt202005 Avatar dhunt202005

    I've thoroughly enjoyed the classes and courses I've attended with And Also. The brilliant teachers and fellow students have helped me to grow and develop my improv skills whilst having a lot of fun in a really supportive environment with... read more

    Carrie White Avatar Carrie

    Inspiring teachers and well-balanced workshops! Watching Heather in action is a true delight—whether she's leading a workshop or performing on stage.

    Edyta W Avatar Edyta
  • A professional setup with a caring community ethos. AndAlso will look after you, whether you're trying improv for the first time or you're a seasoned performer. Each teacher brings something unique, but they all share a passion for this artform... read more

    Ryan Burns Avatar Ryan

    *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 Welsh-Buck Avatar Christine

    Come for the improv, stay for the incidental life lessons. Andalso Improv online musical improv classes have made me a better friend and a happier human. It's also made me realize that singing has probably always been about community sharing... read more

    Linda Ray Avatar Linda