Course Description
Discover how improvisation can help you build authentic characters, shape original scenes, and deepen your connection with text. Whether you’re devising, rehearsing, or discovering a role, this workshop will give you playful and practical tools to enhance your creative process.
Who could benefit from this course?
Actors, devisers, writers and directors - and anyone seeking to sharpen their character instincts and find a new way into their storytelling and performance. No prior improv experience required.
How does it work?
The session will include guided improvisation skills, character building techniques, and scene work: some from existing texts, some created in the room. We’ll focus on spontaneity, mutual support, and collaboration grounded in empathy.
What do you gain?
● Tools to generate believable, dynamic characters
● Ideas to take you from impulse to scene
● A more confident and instinctive approach
● Bringing the spontaneity of improv to a script
Dates, Times & Cost
Friday 4th July 2025
Studio 1 at The Cockpit
1:00pm - 5:00pm
£39 early bird price (book by 21 June at 12:00pm)
£45 regular price
Check out the other workshops in our Theatre Maker programme, and save 10% when you book 2 or more.
ANDREW ALLEN
Andrew is a director, writer and actor with over 20 years experience in performing arts and education. He coaches groups, individuals and companies in finding common ground, clarity and dynamic communication. He created the shows One Woman Alien, A Beginning, A Muddle and An End, Year Without Summer and is the co-founder of Ironclad Creative CIC, providing networking, training and opportunities for writers, artists and theatre-makers.
Testimonials
“You don’t need to be in his class for long to know that he is a teacher at the top of his game.” Visser M
“[The sessions have] allowed me to come out of my shell in a safe and supportive environment.” Lisa C
“Welcoming, challenging and enjoyable, with an engaging and entertaining tutor.” Guy W
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