TEACHER: Various

LEVEL: Open (Beginner friendly)
CLASS SIZE: 18 pax

DAY: Every Sunday
TIMES: 5:00 - 7:00pm

PRICE: 10€

This fun, low-pressure afternoon of games and play is suitable for anyone, from acting hot shots to total newbies. All levels and language abilities are catered for, and the focus is on having fun and giving it a go. Secondary benefits may include improved confidence, stress relief, giggling fits, new friends and spontaneous outbursts of joy!

Every drop in workshop has a different theme and a different instructor with an emphasis on giving it a go, and getting plenty of chances to play. If you’ve been to one of our shows, and think this improv thing looks like fun (if a little impossible), join us for a drop in session and see just how fun and possible it can be.

TEACHER: Kiva Murphy

TIER: Open
PRE REQUISITE: None
CLASS SIZE: 14 pax

STARTS: Thursday 6th March
TIMES: Thursdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm

DURATION: 6 weeks / 1 day
CLASS DATES: 6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3, 3/4, 10/4

PRICE: 165€ full course / 35€ single session

Welcome to the public speaking and presentation workshop that actually works (part 1!). Transform the way you work, pitch, present, and communicate with 6 unique modules. This course brings together the skills we hone in improv and theatre and applies them to a professional context in a safe and encouraging setting. Take the full 6 weeks, or pick and choose the topics that suit you best!

Check out the weekly topics with full descriptions on the booking page.

TEACHER: Leanne Shellshear

TIER: 1
PRE REQUISITE: None
CLASS SIZE: 14 pax

STARTS: Friday 2nd May
TIMES: Fridays 5:30pm - 8:00pm
DURATION: 6 weeks
SHOWCASE: Friday 6th June
CLASS DATES: 2/5, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5, 30/5, 6/6

PRICE: 150€

Get ready to unleash your creativity! If you’re looking for where to start, this course is your ticket to the world of improv comedy and theatre. Perfect for curious minds, and completely beginner friendly, this class is about boosting confidence, teamwork, the joy of play, and fostering a positive outlook with a focus on having fun and giving it a go. No experience required, laughs 100% guaranteed. Secondary benefits may include improved confidence, stress relief, giggling fits, new friends and spontaneous outbursts of joy!

TEACHER: Pol Subirana

TIER: 1

PRE REQUISITE: Foundations of Improv 1
CLASS SIZE: 14 pax

STARTS: Tuesday 29th April
TIMES: Tuesdays 7:30pm - 10:00pm
DURATION: 6 weeks
SHOWCASE: Sunday 8th June
CLASS DATES: 29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 27/5, 3/6

PRICE: 150€

Now that you’ve got the basics in place, it’s time to go bigger and have even more fun with some hilarious scene games. In part two of your beginner improv journey, you’ll learn how to heighten emotions, accept your partner’s offers, give details and life to a scene, and commit like your life depends on it. You’re ready to take things to the next level of fun. Build entire worlds, characters, and delightful scenarios when you play your way through some of the funnest games that improv has to offer!

TEACHER: Kiva Murphy

TIER: Open
PRE REQUISITE: None
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Wednesday 30th April
TIMES: Wednesdays 7:30pm - 10:00pm
DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Sunday 20th July
CLASS DATES: 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, (no class 25/6), 2/7, 9/7, 16/7
EXTRA CLASS: Sunday 20th July 1:30pm - 4:00pm

PRICE: 290€

Unleash your inner joy on stage! Rediscover the uninhibited playfulness of childhood as you explore your unique clown character. In this course, embrace vulnerability, take risks, and create organised chaos with your fellow clowns. Forget the pressure to be funny – find wonder in every little thing, inviting the audience to join the experience. Break free from overthinking and fully embrace play, embrace vulnerability with the joy of experiencing and sharing the unexpected with your audience, and live in the moment, uncovering infinite potential in every instant.

TEACHER: Ella Galt

TIER: 2
PRE REQUISITE: Foundations of Improv 1 & 2
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Thursday 1st May
TIMES: Thursdays 7:30pm - 10:00pm
DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Sunday 15th June & Sunday 20th July
CLASS DATES: 1/5, 8/5, 15/5, 22/5, 29/5, 5/6, 12/6, 19/6, (no class 26/6), 3/7, 10/7, 17/7
EXTRA CLASS: Saturday 12th July 2:30pm - 5:00pm

PRICE: 340€

Join us for an immersive dive into the world of musical improv. Find your musical voice, learn basic song structures, rhyme games, harmonising and sing your heart out while having a great time! This course is a complete introduction to musical improv. Find your unique sound, and the rhythm and melody already in the body, work as a team to build entire song structures. Sing! Dance! Lead! Follow! Support! Harmonise! And have a blast doing it.

*Our musical improv courses are slightly more expensive than our regular programming because they are lead by two staff members simultaneously. The course will have 2 accompanists: Håvard Enstad & Ayaka Kinugawa

TEACHER: Kiva Murphy

TIER: 2
PRE REQUISITE: Foundations of Improv 1 & 2
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Wednesday 30th April
TIMES: Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:30pm
DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Sunday 8th June & Saturday 19th July
CLASS DATES: 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 9/7, 16/7

PRICE: 290€

This high energy class focuses on bringing out the confident, theatrical, and present performer in you. Make bold, committed choices, fill the stage with beautiful images, find the fun in physical and vocal choices and get plenty of practice playing a range of games and scenes. Make big on-stage moves and see them through to the end of the scene, learn the art of staging, voice projection and physicality to create a truly theatrical show. Find the comedy and delight yourself, your fellow players, and your audience with joyful scenes

TEACHER: Miguel Armero

TIER: 2
PRE REQUISITE: Foundations of Improv 1 & 2
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Monday 28th April
TIMES: Mondays 7:30pm - 10:00pm
DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Sunday 15th June & Saturday 19th July
CLASS DATES: 27/4, 5/5, 12/5, 19/5, 26/5, 2/6, 9/6, 16/6, 23/6, 30/6, 7/7, 14/7

PRICE: 290€

What is this scene about? Sometimes we start playing a scene, we create characters, we create an environment, and then… we don’t know what to do. In this course, students will learn the tools to help them move a scene forward and make the big choices to create action. Using the structure of narrative, we will create scenes that have a beginning, middle, and end. This course helps students perfect the what of their improv scenes. You will learn how to become a better story teller and how to bring your scenes to a satisfying resolution.

TEACHER: Leanne Shellshear

TIER: 2
PRE REQUISITE: Foundations of Improv 1 & 2
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Saturday 3rd May
TIMES: Saturdays 11:00am - 1:30pm
DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Friday 13th June & Saturday 19th July
CLASS DATES: 3/5, 10/5, 17/5, 24/5, 31/5, 7/6, 14/6, 21/6, (no class 28/6), 5/7, 12/7, 19/7
EXTRA CLASS: Saturday 19th July 10:00am - 4:00pm

PRICE: 290€

Get ready to embark on an adventure of character creation! Sharpen your tools to craft and embody a delightful array of characters, sustaining their charm throughout your scenes. Delve deeply into the art of using bodywork voice, history, point of view, and emotions. Explore the myriad of ways to access and infuse life into characters, discover how to seamlessly integrate them into scenes with fellow performers, and relish the opportunity to practice making bold choices and sticking to them.

TEACHER: Jenny Bareilles

TIER: 3

PRE REQUISITE: 2 x Tier II courses
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Tuesday 29th April
TIMES: Tuesdays 7:30pm - 10:00pm

DURATION: 12 weeks

SHOWCASE: Sunday 15th June & Saturday 19th July
CLASS DATES: 29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 27/5, 3/6, 10/6, 17/6, 24/6, 1/7, 8/7, 15/7

PRICE: 290€

Welcome to Intro to Longform! This course equips you to craft scenes organically, without pre-set structures. Draw inspiration from diverse sources and weave complete scenes from scratch. The Armando is a classic longform improv format which relies on true stories told by the players to inspire the scenes. Dig deep, creating scenes with lasting impact beyond a couple of minutes. Your team becomes your safety net, offering support as you navigate the stage without an MC. In the driver's seat during performances, students take control, steering the show with their newfound skills.

TEACHER: Pol Subirana

TIER: 3

PRE REQUISITE: 2 x Tier II courses
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Friday 2nd May
TIMES: Fridays 5:30pm - 8:00pm

DURATION: 12 weeks

SHOWCASE: Friday 13th June & Friday 18th July
CLASS DATES: 2/5, 9/5, 16/5, 23/5, 30/5, 6/6, 13/6, 20/6, (no class 27/6), 4/7, 11/7, 18/7

EXTRA CLASS: Saturday 5th July 3:30pm - 6:00pm

PRICE: 290€

Welcome to ImproMatch – the ultimate short form competition! Join teams in a hilarious head-to-head for maximum laughs. This course is your ticket to high-energy scenes and a side-splitting show. Master scene structure, vibrant characters, and essential acting, writing, and directing skills for top-notch short form. Elevate your humor game with punchy styles, device mastery, scene setups, and the comic magic behind every short form game. Beyond the friendly competition facade, a great Match show thrives on teamwork, collaboration, and good-humoured foolishness. Points may be meaningless, but the real fun is undeniable!

TEACHER: Ella Galt

TIER: 3

PRE REQUISITE: 2 x Tier II courses
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Wednesday 30th April
TIMES: Wednesdays 4:30pm - 7:00pm

DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Friday 6th June & Saturday 19th July
CLASS DATES: 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 9/7, 16/7

PRICE: 290€

Improv is fun to play and watch, but our ability to surprise, wonder and light ourselves and our audience on stage comes now to our commitment and presence. We need excellent acting skills to speak authentically from within our characters, leap boldly into unknown territory, and listen and react honestly to what our partner reveals. This 12-week course provides a training ground for the improv actor and will help you to become the invested, grounded, and convincing theatre-maker you are.

TEACHER: Jenny Bareilles

TIER: 4
PRE REQUISITE: 2 x Tier III courses
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Wednesday 30th April
TIMES: Wednesdays 7:30pm - 10:00pm
DURATION: 12 weeks
SHOWCASE: Friday 13th June & Sunday 20th July
CLASS DATES: 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, (no class 25/6), 2/7, 9/7, 16/7
EXTRA CLASS: Sunday 20th July 1:30pm - 4:00pm

PRICE: 290€

This course is an in-depth exploration of the Harold format, one of improv’s most iconic structures. You'll find your longform rhythm by mastering narrative flow, beated structures, and seamless connections with your team. Through a focus on organic and premise-based scene openings, group games, and developing group mind, this course will help you refine your teamwork and create dynamic, connected improv.

TEACHER: Jenny Bareilles

TIER: 4

PRE REQUISITE: 2 x Tier III courses
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Thursday 1st May
TIMES: Thursdays 7:30pm - 10:00pm

DURATION: 12 weeks

SHOWCASE: Sunday 8th June & Friday 18th July
CLASS DATES: 1/5, 8/5, 15/5, 22/5, 29/5, 5/6, 12/6, 19/6, (no class 26/6), 3/7, 10/7, 17/7
EXTRA CLASS: Saturday 5th July 3:30pm - 6:00pm

PRICE: 290€

What happens when we put comedy to the side and let the truth and drama of our scenes take center stage? In this course, we’ll be creating scenes and stories that could have a place on the dramatic stage. Leave laughter behind and discover the joy of making the audience sigh, gasp, and cry with dramatic scenes. Play for real through exploring naturalistic acting techniques that create true-to-life characters and stories the audience can recognise and relate to. You’ll learn how to play close to self, and discover the subtle art of every day drama. Play scenes about love, loss, relationships, struggles, redemption, the beauty of the mundane, the passing of time, ,and any other true-to-life existential question you can imagine. Learn how to use silence, staging, dynamics, physicality, beat structure, and lighting to tell your story.

TEACHER: Leanne Shellshear

TIER: Open
PRE REQUISITE: None
CLASS SIZE: 14 pax

STARTS: Wednesday 30th April
TIMES: Wednesdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm

DURATION: 6 weeks / 1 day
CLASS DATES: 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6

PRICE: 165€ full course / 35€ single session

Welcome to the public speaking and presentation workshop that actually works (part 2!). Transform the way you work, pitch, present, and communicate with 6 unique modules. This course brings together the skills we hone in improv and theatre and applies them to a professional context in a safe and encouraging setting. Take the full 6 weeks, or pick and choose the topics that suit you best!

Check out the weekly topics with full descriptions on the booking page.

TEACHER: Dominika Bakun

AGES: 9 - 13
CLASS SIZE: 12 pax

STARTS: Tuesday 29th April
TIMES: Tuesdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm

DURATION: 12 weeks

SHOWCASE: During final class
CLASS DATES: 29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 27/5, 3/6, 10/6, 17/6, 24/6, 1/7, 8/7, 15/7

PRICE: 230€

Unleash your imagination with BIG Spotlight! Dive into a world of laughter and creativity with improv classes in English, perfect for kids and pre-teens who love to explore, experiment, and express themselves. No experience needed—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to have fun.

Improv is all about boosting confidence, working as a team, and discovering the joy of thinking on your feet. Learn stagecraft, comedy, acting techniques, and sketch writing and celebrate your journey with an end of term showcase. Secondary perks? You might just find yourself feeling braver, calmer, and bursting with joy. So, are you ready to jump in and give it a go? Because we can’t wait to see the amazing, creative things you’ll come up with!

FACILITATOR: Leanne Shellshear

LEVEL: Open
GROUP SIZE: 18 pax

DATES: tbc
TIMES: 2:30pm - 5:00pm

PRICE: 10€

A space for neurodivergent improvisers to connect, share and play.

Join BIG for a collaborative afternoon, facilitated by Leanne, where we will have an opportunity to celebrate different neurotypes, nerd out about improv, break ground on improv that suits us, and (most importantly) improvise and chat together. Please help to shape the afternoon by bringing along an idea for your favourite warm up, exercise, or game if you have one.