Improv Co-Lab Leeds: guest teacher Terje Brevik

Improv Co-Lab Leeds presents: a workshop with guest teacher Terje Brevik

Terje Brevik is a professional teacher and performer of improvisational theater from from Oslo, Norway - the land of trolls, fjords and the midnight sun. He’s the founder of Tøyen Impro and the Short Notice Improv Festival. Terje has 10+ years of experience teaching and performing internationally. He’s studied with Keith Johnstone, at the Annoyance and iO in Chicago, the Pack Theater in Los Angeles.

He teaches improv to people who want to do improv and people who don’t want to do improv. The tools, methodology and skill sets of improvised theater are not exclusive to the theater stage; they can be translated, explored and applied by everyone looking to improve their ability to communicate, collaborate and be creative.

• This workshop is open to everyone - no experience required, all levels welcome. 
• 6pm is a soft start to allow for travel/traffic - you can arrive between 6 and 7pm.

In his work, Terje uses the very same tools himself to facilitate playful learning experiences in a fun, inclusive and safe way. His style of teaching has earned him the nickname “the Navy SEAL of psychological safety”.

His ideas, style and preferences come from a broad and diverse range of sources. He considers himself very lucky and privileged to have studied with Keith Johnstone, at the Annoyance, iO Theater, Loose Moose, the Pack theater and many more (yet he learns the most from his students).

What to expect

Terje has offered a selection of workshop themes which you can vote on once you’ve bought a ticket. Some options include:

• The improv tool belt - tips and tricks to help your scenes.
• Cool characters made easy - freedom to be who you want to be.
• Own your sh*t - confidence and relaxation.
• Instant initiations - to help with judging your ideas.
• Stop! Hammer time - playing with what you already have.

There’s a full list of all options on his website. You’ll receive a link to vote by email, the option with the most votes will determine the theme of the workshop.

About the Leeds Improv Co-Lab

Welcome to in-person, open play for improvisers in Leeds (West Yorkshire). With themed sessions and fun short-form games, we’ll explore and bring-to-life the principles and practice of improvisation.

This friendly, drop-in event is for improvisers of comedy and drama, keen to get more regular practice by performing, and playing games and scenes.

These events are for you, if you’re curious to:

• Gain more improv experience.
• Meet fellow improvisers.
• Experiment with new improv games or ideas.
• Form your own performance troupe.
• Have fun and a jolly good time.