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

  • Living abroad, I'm only able to do improv online with AndAlso Improv. But it has been amazing, Heather is a generous and encouraging teacher. I've learned so much even with her only being a little square on my screen. Hope... read more

    Justine Sherwood Avatar Justine

    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 Rudkin Avatar 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 Taylor Avatar Sam
  • 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

    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

    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 Fudge Avatar Gordon
  • Really fun and friendly classes with outstanding teaching

    K E Avatar K

    Take your improv skills to the next level in a safe, supporting and nurturing environment.

    jenice matias Avatar jenice

    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
  • 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 B Avatar Polly

    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 Chessell Avatar Fabian

    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
  • AndAlso offer me an opportunity to do improv online with warm, enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers. They foster a kind and supportive atmosphere.

    Frank Pellow Avatar Frank

    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

    All the lessons I've had with AndAlso (and the retreat I went on), have been fantastic, I’ve learnt so much from them. It’s 90% hilarity and 10% deep and meaningful/emotional. Whether you want to do improv for fun, learning or... read more

    Rosy Armitage Avatar Rosy
  • Very well run local, inclusive improv community doing courses and shows. I strongly recommend it!!

    Liam Elliott Avatar Liam

    A perfect meld of learning, listening and laughter. Thanks Jules and Heather for a joyful weekend in a beautiful place.

    Victoria Smith Avatar Victoria

    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 took Heather's workshop and it was amazing!

    Oded Sharon Avatar Oded

    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

    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
  • 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

    If you want to learn new skills, build your confidence and do this whilst having the best time then Heather, Jules and all at Andalso are the people to meet. Their courses have helped me develop and thrive in a... read more

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

    dhunt202005 dhunt202005 Avatar dhunt202005

    *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

    Fantastic improv company!

    Corinne Card Avatar Corinne
  • 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 -ur-rehman Avatar Muneeb

    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

    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