Intermediate Improv Course (202) - Fall Edition

Most TBC Improv courses are 8-weeks, this one is different!

For those who want to expand their skills in a certain area, you can dip in where you feel necessary. We run 202 with 4 classes at a time, each an individual core topic. They are standalone themes, and of course, we think they're all equally important!

Together in this series we will explore the skills of improv at a deeper level. We'll look at specific applications and play with differing concepts, to strengthen your improv tool belt. This course is taught in 4-week segments at a time, and topics vary per term. If you've taken our 202 before, this may be different, scroll to check!

This is a supportive and fun environment where you can relax into silliness! Each class will include games and exercises to get us feeling loose and inspire fun, and then dive us into the topic of the day. You will be on your feet, active, trying and playing - laughs are guaranteed!

Core Topics:

• Creativity
• Space & Mime
• Silence
• Layering

About the Creativity workshop:

Spark your improv creativity! This intermediate workshop uses shortform games to ignite spontaneous ideas and unlock fresh perspectives. We'll focus on generating unique scene concepts, finding unexpected connections, and pushing beyond familiar patterns, all while sharpening your improv skills.

About the Space & Mime workshop:
Unleash your physical imagination! This workshop elevates your improv through focused space work and mime. We'll explore creating vivid environments and characters without words, sharpening your spatial awareness and physical storytelling. Discover how to transform the stage with subtle movements, bringing scenes to life with clarity and impact.

About the Silence workshop:
Harness the power of silence in your improv. This workshop explores how stillness and pauses can amplify your scenes, creating dramatic tension and revealing unspoken truths. Learn to use silence as a tool for character development, emotional depth, and heightened connection, transforming quiet moments into powerful storytelling.

About the Layering workshop:
Build rich, layered scenes in this improv workshop. We'll explore techniques for adding depth and complexity to your work, stacking ideas and concepts to create a tapestry of compelling narratives. Learn to organically introduce new elements, heighten existing themes, and create scenes that resonate with nuance and impact.

Pre-requisites:
1. Introduction to Improv (101) (or proof of equivalent)
AND
2. Introduction to Shortform (102) (or proof of equivalent)
OR
Introduction to Longform (103) (or proof of equivalent)

This series is ideally aimed at: those with some core improv training and wishing to expand further with the aim to hone their craft and step up a level.

Our TBC Course Structure Explained:
Our courses and classes have 2 defining numbers. The first number defines the level.
100 series - Introductory
200 series - Intermediate
300 series - Advanced
etc.
Then the 01, 02, 03 etc. defines the type of class.
101 Intro to Improv (building blocks) |102 Intro to Shortform |103 Intro to Longform

For deep dive classes we place them into the level, and then the type.
These classes are intermediate in our 200 series, and will be taught using a shortform style, 02.

Your teacher:
Gregor is a professional classically trained actor who has trained and worked all over the UK. His performance range spans everything from Shakespeare's protagonists to "that background tree". He brings an inclusive and kind nature to teaching and you will leave every class with an a-ha moment!

Class dates (Every class is 2.5 hours: 18:15-20:45):
Monday 22nd Sept - Creativity
Monday 13th Oct - Space & Mime
Monday 10th Nov - Silence
Monday 1st Dec - Layering

Cost:
£ 30/1 class
£ 56/2 classes
£ 78/3 classes
£ 96/4 classes

At checkout:
If buying 2 classes, select the individual ones you want, and apply code:
"MOREFUN2".
If buying 3 classes, select the individual ones you want, and apply code: "MOREFUN3".

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