Welcome to our improv expert opinions section—because who doesn’t want to hear more from people who spend their lives making things up on the spot? This is your go-to corner of the site for blogs, podcasts, and other resources where we (attempt to) sound wise about all things improv. Dive into a world of improv insights and critiques, where our musings, rants, and occasional pearls of wisdom are just a click away. If you'd like us to write about, podcast on or cover any topics you don't see then please get in touch hello@andalsoimprov.com
Playing the Protagonist in Narrative Improv
Playing the Protagonist in Narrative Improv
Lots of people fall in love with improv because of the collaborative nature of the work. They love the connection it brings with others, and the egalitar...
Dirty Dancing and Improv: 5 Things They Have in Common
Dirty Dancing and Improv: 5 Things They Have in Common
Dirty Dancing to me is one of those films ...
What Three Kick-Ass Women Taught Me About Leadership (and why improv belongs in the conversation.)
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Leadership event at Brighton’s i360, an ea...
No Stupid Questions: Can you do what you want in improv? (Part 2)
When you start doing improvisation, your teacher will probably tell you to be obvious. Don’t thi...
What to Expect in a Workplace Improv Session
What to Expect in a Workplace Improv Session: For Introverts, Skeptics, and Anyone Who Hates the ...
How to Remember Names in Group Settings
How to Remember Names in Group Settings: Improv-Inspired Tips for Facilitators and Teachers
A qui...
Naming Characters in Improv: Why It Matters
Naming Characters in Improv: Why It Matters
Names are so important, as I was gently reminded whil...
No Stupid Questions: Can you do what you want in improv? (Part 1)
‘The freedom of improv is one of the things that draws people to it. When you step onto the stage...
No Stupid Questions: What’s the difference between ‘Improv’ and ‘Impro’?
‘Improvisation’ is doing something without a plan. And ‘improv’ is the practice of doing it in th...
A guide to the structure of the Harold
The Harold, when you first approach it, can seem intimidating. Sure, it’s only an opening, nine s...
Brighton Showcases 2025
Brighton Showcases 2025 – some thoughts
Last week was showcase week in Brighton, when our s...
What Breaking My Back Taught Me About Improv
Reflections on injury, resilience, community, family & the art of saying “Yes.”
A year ago la...
The Ampersand: An Update
The Ampersand: An Update
Back in January, we thought we would be in the Ampersand* by the end of ...