Improv Leeds - Expand & Grow in Leeds city centre

Welcome to improvisation for thoughtful grown-ups - free from pressure to perform, be fast, funny or clever. Come improvise comedy, drama and theatre for more confidence, joy and connection in life.

This event is open-to-all, and assumes you bring a confident, intermediate or enthusiast level of improvisation. It’s for building your improv skills, stretching yourself, and growing in trust and confidence.

For improv foundations: try our sister event in Headingley here.

That means there’ll be friendly encouragement to explore your edges, longer, more relaxed scenes and the occasional edgier game. As always - everything is an invitation. Play at your own pace.

Every game is optional and you’ll be supported throughout by a professional facilitator. You’re expected to bring a level of basic adult robustness - that means tracking yourself, your limits and general wellbeing. Please be fully in or fully out of an activity.

This is a workshop, rather than a formal class or taught lesson (though we will explore improv themes and principles). That means you’re invited to get involved in practical games and activities that involve movement, play and mingling.

Got any questions?

Schedule a welcome call here.

What to expect

Here’s what a typical 90-minute to 2-hour improv session looks like:

1. Welcome & introduction.

2. Landing & check-in.

3. Gentle warm-up games.

4. Play improv scenes (+ comfort break).

5. Relating games.

6. More improv scenes and games.

7. Reflection circle.

8. Closing ceremony.

9. Check-out and end.