Improv Comedy (Skills)
12-18s: Tuesdays
This class focuses on developing your improvisational skills in the style of improvised comedy shows such as Absolute Improv. The group is led by two talented improvisers from Edinburgh’s acclaimed comedy group TBC Improv.
Are there currently spaces available? Yes! There are still spaces available for Sep-Dec 2023. Please contact james@strangetown.org.uk for a sign-up link. (Last updated: 22/09/23)
Location: Broughton St Mary’s Church, Bellevue Crescent.
Dates: Tuesday 5th September – 12th December (Half-term 17th Oct, no session)
Class Times: 6.15-8.15pm (2 hours)
Term Fee: £110
Free and discounted places are available. Please visit our Access Fund – Bursaries page for more information.
To sign-up, please contact james@strangetown.org.uk
Details
| Age group: | 12-18 |
| Dates: | 6.15-8.15pm: Tuesday 5th September - 12th December (Half-term 17th Oct, no session) |
| Venue: | Broughton St Mary's Church |
| Prices: | £110 for the term NB bursaries giving discounts and free places are available. |
| What to Bring: | Loose, comfortable clothes and a bottle of water |
Staff Members
Caroline Mathison
Workshop Leader - Improv Comedy 12-18s
Caroline is an actor and theatre practitioner based in Edinburgh.
As an actor she has performed all over Scotland and internationally, with a variety of stage and screen experience. Caroline is also a comedy improviser and a core member of acclaimed improv troupe, To Be Continued, performing and workshopping on a regular basis.
As a theatre practitioner Caroline has worked with people of all ages and abilities, teaching and facilitating for organisations including EIF Creative Learning, Lung Ha Theatre Company, Chickenshed, Joyworks, Improv Academy and North Edinburgh Arts.
Gregor Davidson
Workshop Leader - Improv Comedy 12-18s
Gregor is a professional actor and improviser based in Edinburgh. His work ranges from stage and screen to immersive events, audio books, commercials, video games and improvised comedy.
Gregor trained at Telford College (HNC Acting and Performance), RADA (Foundation Course) and The Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (BA (Hons) Acting) graduating in 2013.
Gregor has been member of TBC Improv since 2015 and has performed with company at the Edinburgh Festival ever since. He is passionate about the power of improvisation not just as a means of creating comedy but also in gaining invaluable life skills such as; thinking on your feet, communication skills, listen to others and saying “yes and.”
Thomas Mugglestone
Workshop Assistant: Improv Comedy 12-18s
What People Say
"It's funny!"
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