Perfect for anyone looking to expand their improv skills, stay creative and meet improvisers of all ability levels!
Note: This course is suitable for ages 17+
Keep on learning and stay connected through these advanced classes. The next full course will commence Saturday 31st January 2026 and will run for 8 sessions. The current course is still running and can be attended on a drop-in basis - see below for current class schedule. You can book on the whole course or attend on a drop-in basis. The full schedule of classes will be available early January. On this page you will find booking information both our next full course AND our ongoing drop-ins.
This course is an opportunity to further develop skills acquired in our Foundation Improv or equivalent course. We have a rolling curriculum with new workshops every time so the course can be taken multiple times. You can find a full schedule of classes further down the page. We cover a wide range of skills such as:
Please note that a foundation level of improv knowledge will be assumed for these workshops. If you are new to improv you should take our Foundation Improv course instead.
The full cost of the course is just £75. We continually work to keep workshops as affordable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need to set-up an alternative payment plan.
You can also book a space as a gift for friends, family or a colleague. These bookings must be paid in full. Please leave a note when making the booking that this is a gift including the recipients name. We will then contact you for the information of the person you have made the booking for and to send you a gift certificate.
Workshops run Saturday Afternoons 2-4pm for 8 sessions in the rehearsal spaces in the New Adelphi Building at The University of Salford. Due to venue unavailability, there will be no workshop on the 14th February. The course will conclude Saturday 28th March. There are plenty of nearby paid parking options nearby and the building is just a short walk from Salford Crescent Station and several major bus routes.
There will be a joint showcase event at a venue/date TBA. To cover venue hire there is a small cost to general audiences (just £1) but this event is free to attend for workshoppers.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions about the intermediate improv course. We will be announcing our full line-up of sessions over the summer.
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Can't afford the full amount right now? Secure your space with a non-refundable £30 deposit and pay the rest on the first day of the course.
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Dropping in? You can pay for each week's session in advance online. To keep things simple you will only be able to book for the next available session and we'll update the product listing every SUNDAY or MONDAY once the course is underway. You will still be able to pay on the door as well by cash or card. You can see a full schedule of workshops below:
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The most fun gym you'll go to in January! Work on those improv muscles and strengthen your core skills with this fun and friendly session.
Embrace the weird and the wonderful in this session. This class looks at how grounding surreal scenes and characters with relatable stakes, everyday problems and emotions can create fun and surprising juxtapositions. Even giant sea monsters have feelings!
Ever feel trapped in a scene that just won't end? This workshop will hone the instinct to recognise when a scene has completed and to end confidently, rather then over-playing or chasing extra buttons. The workshop will explore how to see when a game has reached it's peak or the scene has reached an emotional resolution.
How do we explore genre tropes in scenes and games? In this workshop, we will look at how to dive headfirst into our preferred genres but also, what we can do when we are faced with those lesson common genres we don't know much about. The session will examine how narrowing our focus can open us up to different moves.
Ever stood on the side lines of a scene, overthought an idea and missed your moment to join the fun? Being in the moment and catching lightning in a bottle requires speed and bravery. This workshop will look at ways we can overcome hesitation and get into the action of scenes and games!
This workshop will introduce you to improvised songs and singing games, identifying simple structures to give you the confidence to create funny, emotive and catchy songs. Don't worry, you don't need a good singing voice or any musical background to enjoy this class.
We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to teach this workshop. She has had a remarkable career and was a musical director and teacher at Chicago's The Second City, ComedySportz and iO before moving the UK. We have loved having her play with the Totally Improvised Musical and this promises to be a very exciting workshop.
In this session we will find ways to play with how your emotional responses can drive a scene and connect more to your choices and scene partner(s). In a safe and supportive environment we'll explore how reactions can create elevate scenes and games in unexpected and meaningful ways.
It's the end of term and that means games. This session will put into practice the varying skills learned across the course and prepare for the Intermediate Showcase.
Cancellation Policy:
If, after signing up, participants are unable to attend the course, you can request a refund minus the £30 deposit that will be retained as a cancellation fee. If you are unable to attend a Drop-In, contact us ASAP so your payment can be transferred to another session. Cancellations within 5 days of the workshop starting will not receive a refund, however we are more than happy to transfer you onto a later course free of charge. If the company has to cancel, you you will be refunded the full amount.
If you have any questions about our Intermediate Improv course please don't hesitate to get in touch. Our classes are fully accredited by CSz Worldwide, one of the world's largest comedy performance schools.
