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
Does Improv Help with Pitching?
Does Improv Help with Pitching?
Short answer: YES.
This week, I’ve found myself in one of the most surreal situations. I’m currently working on a pitch for AndAlso at the Create South East S...
Psychological Safety in Teams & Improvisation Training
Psychological Safety in Teams & Improvisation Training
On the face of it, improvisation might...
Fighting is fun: Conflict in Improv
Stay positive, don’t argue, be nice to each other. If you have ever been to an improv class, you ...
How to MC an Improv Show: A Guide to Hosting with Confidence
How to MC an Improv Show: A Guide to Hosting with Confidence
It is often said that the tech crew ...
Forget Trust Falls – Improv is the New Way to Build High-Performing Teams
Improv Training for Executive Teams: The Secret to High-Performing Leadership
Several years ago, ...
The History of Improv in the UK
The History of Improv
The History of improv is hard to pin down. Like folk music, improv is often...
How to Prepare for your first improv class
How to Prepare for your first improv class
People often ask us what they need to do to prepare fo...
The Secret to Sex Appeal? How Improv Makes you Attractive
How improv makes you attractive
That certain ‘je ne sais quoi.’ Effortless Charisma. Radiant Cha...
The Problem with Improv: Bullshit
“All our words from loose using have lost their edge” – Hemmingway
Bullshit is ...
How to be Creative? Just be Obvious
How to be creative? The answer is obvious
How to be creative? We all want to know the answer. And...
No but or Yes and: Playing with Contrast
Compare and Contrast
Contrast is the theme of our classes this week over at AndAlso. Contrast may...
How to Smash the Patriarchy with Improv
How to Smash the Patriarchy with Improv
It’s International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, and t...
How to be a better improviser in 2024
New Year’s resolutions always come with a lingering feeling of dread. Lovely they may be in theor...