Welcome to our improv taster session. Everyone is welcome, whether you are intrigued by the world of improv, liked drama at school or act or perform comedy and want to explore a new area!
In this taster session well show you the basics of improv through a number of exercises and games. Youll be working on positivity, collaboration, listening and playing with the imagination.
Well show you how surprisingly easy it is to just say the obvious thing, support each other and then funny scenes happen! At Playface we focus on joy and comedy through play and a super supportive atmosphere - were going to have so much fun.
By the end of the class youll have a better understanding of what improv is, the formats it takes and where to take your improv or comedy journey after the course.
This class is great if you want to:
Connect with others, improve your listening and build something togetherHave fun pretending to be plumbers, wizards and cats with other adultsDip your toe into the world of improvClass size: 8-12
About The Teacher
Viki Jackson has been performing and training in improv comedy since 2016 (Hoopla, Free Association, Maydays etc.) and has performed with teams such as Kerfuffle, Improv The Dead, And Now, VAJ&CAJ. She teaches with Playface and has a focus on vibrant characters and upbeat energy.
Outside of improv, Viki has trained in stand up, clown and sketch (Angel Comedy, Viggo Venn, AYN). You may spot her around the London stand up circuit covered in houseplants or fooling around on the stage of Modern Art.
Vikis also a trained happiness facilitator with the Museum of Happiness so you can bet that her workshops have a super kind and positive energy, leaving you feeling good as you skip out into the world!
About Playface
Playface is a comedy club, school and community for clown and improvisation.
About The Venue
The workshop will take place in Studio 1 at Theatre Deli. Accessibility note: this studio is on the ground floor. The reception staff will take out an access ramp once you arrive.
You can find out more information from Theatre Deli's Accessibility Guide here.
If you have any access needs youd like to discuss prior to the workshop please contact [email protected]. Well also run an access check-in at the beginning of the class.
Data Privacy
We require your email and phone number when taking bookings so that we are able to contact you regarding any last minute changes to the booking e.g. change of room within venue, unusual access requirements on the day etc.