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Improvising Scenes
DATE Saturday 31 May 2025
TIME 10am-5:30pm (Including lunch and 2 coffee breaks)
LEVEL Intermediate
COST £99 / £79 concessions (Students, unemployed or on low income – bring evidence of concessionary status)
AGES 18+
GROUP SIZE Maximum 14
LOCATION Theatre/White Room
TITLE: “Improvising Scenes”
Tutor
Dave Bourn –Improvisation & devising tutor at the Court Theatre
Dave has been improvising for over 25 years.
He has directed and performed in multiple improv show formats and directed shows by comedians Chris McCausland, Stephen K Amos, Felix Dexter and Phil Nichol.
The last of which was also nominated for the Perrier award. He has written for many comedians and sketch shows.
DETAILS:
Create dynamic improvised scenes in this one-day workshop.
Going from the structure of improv games to the freedom of improvised scenes can be both liberating and scary as you discover the joys & perils of filling a completely blank canvas.
In this session we will go from scene, character, and environment basics into more complex concepts including Circle of Expectation, Reincorporation, Relationships, Raising the Stakes, maintaining focus and simple narrative structures.
The atmosphere will be very friendly and supportive starting with some fun warm-ups, followed by exercises in pairs and small groups recapping key skills before delving into how to build an engaging story.
Some improvisation experience is advised. This session is not for the complete beginner.
WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
- Some improvisation experience is advised for this course
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Participants must be over 18
- Participants should have a confident use of the English language.
WILL THERE BE ANYTHING I NEED TO PREPARE BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS?
- Wear comfortable clothing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- The fee covers the cost of your tuition for the times advertised above and any materials essential to the course
I HAVE A DISABILITY OR ACCESS REQUIREMENT – CAN I JOIN THE CLASS?
- We try to make reasonable adjustments to our training where possible. However, most of our courses are highly practical, and many involve movement including work on the floor. You may also be asked to read from various texts. If you have access requirements and/or require more information on access, facilities and whether this course is appropriate for you please email us info@courttheatre.org.uk