Upcoming Workshops (Update)
Our upcoming Beginning Stand-Up Comedy course is currently full. If you'd like to take a course with us please drop us an email and we'll let you know if we have any drop-out spaces to be filled. Alternatively sign up to our mailing list and we'll let you know when we have dates for our next course.
We still have a few spaces left on our Foundation Improv course. Learn the core skills of an improvisation with out fun and friendly workshops. Classes are great fun and a fantastic way to meet new people!
Workshops cover:
- Yes, And
- Listening
- Characters
- Storytelling
- Objects
- Scenes
- Intro to games
Classes are a safe and supportive way to face uncertainty, develop communications and build confidence going off-script. There's no experience necessary and plenty of transferable skills for life on and off-stage.
Our classes and facilitators are fully accredited by CSz Worldwide, one of the world's biggest comedy schools. Don't miss out on Manchester's longest running improv workshops!
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Improvised Musical Shows and Workshop
Join us as we go from suggestion to sensation with our Totally Improvised Musical show coming to Manchester this Spring! If you like musicals, this is the show for you. If you like comedy, this is also the show for you!
Every show is opening night as our team of top improvisers compose a brand new musical from your suggestions - hitting all the right notes in any order they like!
Shows will be performed at The Peer Hat (14-16 Faraday Street, M1 1BE Manchester) on 24th March, 28th April and 19th May 2020. Shows start at 7.30pm and will run for 1h15m (approx). Tickets cost just £5 and will be available on the door.
Improvised Musical Workshop in Lancaster
We're also running a one day Musical Improv workshop in Lancaster on Saturday 29th February! This session will look at techniques for improvising showstopping tunes driven by characters, whilst juggling rhyme, melody and narrative. The workshop is open to all skill levels and singing talents - however some general experience of improv skills is suggested for those taking part. Book a space now or drop us an email if you have any questions about the workshop.
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Did you know that our ComedySportz team is just one of dozens
around the world? We're part of a massive family of improvisers and delighted to announce a new podcast charting the history of ComedySportz Worldwide!
Over a year in the making, this new podcast will chart the history of ComedySportz Worldwide through up-close and personal interviews. The first episode features the man who started it all, the ever-extraordinary Richard Gerald Chudnow. Future episodes will move forward through time chronologically - ComedySportz UK started in 2001 so it might be a while before they get to us!
The podcast will be jam-packed with great insights and fun stories. You can subscribe via your preferred podcast streaming service. Click any of the following links to begin listening now:
New Year, New Games, New Workshops, New Shows!
Just a few days into 2020 and we already have plenty lined up for the coming months! We've got a full slate of workshops and shows that you won't want to miss.
We're back at Waterside Arts in Sale on Saturday 18th January with two great shows. There will be plenty of laughter for all ages. ComedySportz 4 Tots (3pm, £5/£3) is our show for kids aged 6 and under. There will be plenty of games, gigles, silly songs and stories, with plenty of opportunities for kids to get involved in this highly interactive show. Then we have our New Year, New Games ComedySportz Special (6.30pm, £8/£6) with plenty of never before seen games - who knows, we might even make something up on the night... Have our teams gone for comedy gold? Book now to decide who wins!
Take a course with us!
If you're looking to try your hand at comedy then we have a fantastic programme of workshops coming up. We still have space on our 8 week Foundation in Improv and Beginning Stand-Up Comedy courses. If you're looking to start the year by embracing uncertainty, finding your voice and rediscovering your playful side might we recommend a comedy course with us? We also have our returning Advanced Improv Drop-Ins (more classes to be announced soon) and our one day Presentation Skills workshop. If you have a public speaking engagement this year, whether its a business presentation or wedding speech, you won't want to miss this workshop.
...And Much More Still To Come!
For 2020 we've taken the decision to rest Improv Mullet at The Kings Arms. We're hoping to tour ComedySportz and gig more outside of Manchester as the year goes on.
We do however have a brand new show coming to the Peer Hat in March! From suggestion to sensation our players will compose a brand new musical from your suggestions - hitting all the right notes in any order they like! If you like musicals, this is the show for you. If you like comedy, this is also the show for you... More details coming soon.
Never miss an update on our upcoming shows and sign up to our mailing list today. Got questions about our shows and workshops or interested in hiring ComedySportz for your theatre, school or business then get in touch today!
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