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FREE 8 Week Improv Comedy Foundation Course

My good friends Isaac Randall and Ryan Offutt run an improv comedy group called Monkey Butler (MB Improv). This is part of Vox Sheffield, the not-for-profit organisation I oversee.

And I’m very excited about the latest venture which is to offer a free foundation course for anyone in the South Yorkshire region. Here’s the details from Isaac:

Hi all, some very very very exciting news from MB Improv - we are running an 8 week Improv Foundation Course which starts with 2 taster sessions so that YOU can try it out first!!!!! The even better new is that it is FREE. All the key info is below:

MB Improv Foundation Course - give Improv a Try! FREE!

MB Improv is running an improv comedy foundation course for anyone with absolutely any level of improvising or performing experience (down to zero).

The course includes the following:

Two taster sessions:

  • Tuesday 15th May, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
  • Tuesday, 22nd May, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Followed by an 8-week foundation course (FREE, with £20 deposit)

Tuesday, 29th May - Tuesday, 24th July, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

All Sessions held at Showroom Cinema, Cinema 5 (15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BX))

You will learn the foundations of great improvisational comedy.

Activities include:

  • Spontaneity through improvisation – being ‘in the moment’
  • Thinking and acting without knowing what comes next
  • Exercises that boost listening and unlock creativity
  • Collaboration games
  • Building teamwork and trust (‘yes and…’)
  • Making others look amazing
  • We believe that anxiety can block creativity and improvisation - that’s why we create a fun, relaxed environment where you can really go for it and enjoy all of the activities and games.

Through the MB Improv Foundation Course you will:

  • Develop a solid improv foundation
  • Learn the skills to build an amazing improv comedy scene
  • Boost your creativity and spontaneity
  • Improve your listening and public speaking skills
  • Build your self-confidence
  • Scratch your comedy itch
  • Most importantly, have a great time with a bunch of fantastic people!

You can register for the course - or request any further information - by emailing Isaac.