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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan

Mondays | 13:00 – 14:30 (NO LUNCHTIME IMPROV ON 6TH APRIL 2026) (Please check the calendar below for dates of upcoming sessions) Discover the joy of improv with Rebecca MacMillan’s lunchtime classes at Bristol Improv Theatre. These sessions are designed for creatives, freelancers, and everyone else who’s looking for a dose of joy in their day. Powerfully creative, intensely playful, and highly enjoyable, improv is a great way to boost your confidence, unleash creativity, and improve your wellbeing. You’ll experience the joy and inner playfulness that comes from improvising and challenging yourself to be in the moment! Each drop-in session is stand-alone, so you can join any Monday without needing prior experience. “It’s like skydiving for the imagination.” Come play, laugh, and connect with yourself and others, and leave with a lighter heart and a smile on your face. To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date below. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click here to buy tickets! ———

Mon 13 Apr13:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Level 2: Intro to Performing Improv

13th April – 18th May | Mondays | 18:30 – 21:00 Improvisation happens all over the place: at work, at home, when you’re messing around with your mates. Whenever you do something that you didn’t plan in advance, try something just to have a go, or join in with something that looks fun – you’re improvising! But what about improvising in front of people on a stage? Improv as a performance can be a scary prospect, but it can also be tremendously fun and hugely rewarding! Following on from our hugely popular Discovering Improv course, this six-week course will immerse you in the fundamentals of improvising for an audience through games, exercises, and scenes. Our experienced facilitators will guide and support you on your journey towards performing. Is this course for me? Intro to Performing is an introduction to improvisation as a performance artform, aimed at beginners – no experience is needed! If you aren’t sure about performing, or want to learn about improv from the beginning, try our Discovering Improv course. This is the course for you if: You’ve completed our Discovering Improv course and want to take the next step You’re new to improv and want to learn the fundamentals of improvisation for an audience You learned improv elsewhere and want to start learning with the Bristol Improv Theatre School Class Details This is a 6-week course. Sessions are held weekly (on the same evening) and last 2.5 hours.

Mon 13 Apr18:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Performing Improv Level 3: Making a Scene

13th April – 25th May | Mondays | 18:30 – 21:00 People often start their journeys into improvisation by rediscovering the joys of play – there’s a pure and deeply human delight that we can get from messing around together and being silly! But how do you go from playing with each other for your own delight to entertaining an audience with fully-fledged improvised comedy and drama? This seven-week course aims to equip you with the tools you need to take your improvisation to the stage by creating spontaneous and compelling scenes. You’ll explore how to make bold choices that drive a scene forward or give it a strong start, how to build a shared world for your scene using basic mime and space-work, and the essential ingredients that make a scene come together (or fall apart without them). Who is this course for? Students who have completed Discovering Improv & Intro to Performing Improv and want to take the next step Performers who have some improv experience and want to develop their improvised scene work skills Anyone who has learned improv elsewhere and wants to start learning with the BIT school Class Details This course consists of 7 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators. Places are capped at 12.

Mon 13 Apr18:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Improv Drop-ins

Mondays | 19:00 – 21:00 Looking to stretch your improvising muscles? Then our drop-ins are for you! Our drop-ins run every Monday evening and alternate between scene workshops and classes focused on specific skills to help you pad out your improvisers tool-kit. During our scene workshops, you’ll receive supportive and constructive side-coaching, tailored to the group and designed to develop your confidence and improvisation skills. On the other hand, the regular drop-ins will take a specific skill and explore it through games, exercises and scenes. Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, drop-ins are a great chance to try improv at Bristol Improv Theatre and connect with others. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at If you are brand new to improv, you may prefer to try the monthly Improv Taster Session. If you have any accommodations or access needs, please let us know at If you are attending this class with a carer, they do not need to buy a ticket, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. Our Improv Drop-Ins are very popular classes which regularly sell out. We would always recommend booking your place in advance in order to secure your spot.

Mon 13 Apr19:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Level 4: Performing Improv - Scenes and Songs

14th April – 26th May | Tuesdays | 18:30 – 21:00 Building on our popular Singing Songs course, Scenes and Songs will take your improvised singing skills to the next level and put them to work in your scenes and stories. Over the 7 weeks of this course, you’ll explore how improvised scenes and songs can play beautifully together to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts, covering topics such as: How music can act as an extra character or player in your scenes Using songs to express a character’s deepest emotions Building characters and the world of your story through song All voices are welcomed. This course is part of our Level 4 Performing Improv programme. Completion of Level 3 courses (or equivalent beginner-to-intermediate training) is recommended, but not required. Who is this course for? Performers who have some improv experience and want to develop their skills with improvised songs, bring music to their scenes and characters Anyone who has learned improv elsewhere and wants to start learning with the BIT school Class Details This course consists of 7 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each, and will be taught by an experienced facilitator. Places are all our Performing Improv courses, the 7th week includes a showcase performance to a supportive audience of friends, family, and fellow students. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click here to buy tickets! ———

Tue 14 Apr18:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Level 1: Discovering Improv

14th April – 19th May | Tuesdays | 18:30 – 21:00 Improv isn’t just about being funny (although it’s often very funny). For you improv could be about facing your fears, working with a team, trusting yourself, listening, or just letting yourself be silly and playful! This six-week course is a voyage through spontaneity, creativity, and connection. Our experienced instructors will guide you through games, exercises, and reflections that will equip you with the tools to improvise, both on stage and off. Is this course for me? Discovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners – no experience required! This is the course for you if: You want to be more spontaneous, confident, or creative. You want to meet new people and have fun! You’re looking to push outside of your comfort zone in a supportive environment. You’ve heard about this improv thing and you want to find out what it’s all about. You’ve been improvising for a while and want to return to the fundamentals. If you’re curious about improvisation, but you don’t want to commit to a full 6 week course, why not try one of our Improv Taster Sessions? Class Details This course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators.

Tue 14 Apr18:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Level 1: Discovering Improv

15th April – 20th May | Wednesdays | 18:30 – 21:00 Improv isn’t just about being funny (although it’s often very funny). For you improv could be about facing your fears, working with a team, trusting yourself, listening, or just letting yourself be silly and playful! This six-week course is a voyage through spontaneity, creativity, and connection. Our experienced instructors will guide you through games, exercises, and reflections that will equip you with the tools to improvise, both on stage and off. Is this course for me? Discovering Improv is an introduction to improvisation aimed at absolute beginners – no experience required! This is the course for you if: You want to be more spontaneous, confident, or creative. You want to meet new people and have fun! You’re looking to push outside of your comfort zone in a supportive environment. You’ve heard about this improv thing and you want to find out what it’s all about. You’ve been improvising for a while and want to return to the fundamentals. If you’re curious about improvisation, but you don’t want to commit to a full 6 week course, why not try one of our Improv Taster Sessions? Class Details This course consists of 6 sessions that last for 2.5 hours each, and will be taught by two of our experienced facilitators.

Wed 15 Apr18:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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This Is Your Musical

Friday, 17th April 2026 | 20:00 Friday, 15th May 2026 | 20:00 Friday, 19th June 2026 | 20:00 Friday, 17th July 2026 | 20:00 Friday, 18th September 2026 | 20:00 (Bar open from 18:30) Prepare to be amazed as you witness the creation of a brand new musical theatre show, courtesy of The Bristol Improv Theatre’s flagship musical theatre company, This Is Your Musical! Take your seats as this team of talented actors and musicians present a magnificent evening of theatre, musical numbers and show-tunes, made-up on the spot and inspired by your stories. This night of musical fun is not to be missed! To book your ticket, choose your preferred date from the calendar below ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click here to buy tickets! ———

Fri 17 Apr20:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Improv Taster Session

Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00 (Please see below for dates of upcoming sessions) Approximately twice a month, we run the Improv Taster Session for anyone looking to try their hand at improvisation before committing to a course. Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, the class will explore the fundamental skills of improvisation using a smorgasbord of improv games and exercises. It’s a great chance to try improv and connect with others in a playful way. Come along and give improv a go! Places are capped at 15 with up to 2 instructors present. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at If you have any accommodations or access needs, please let us know at  If you are attending this class with a carer, they do not need to buy a ticket, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date from below. ——— Ticket sales are temporarily closed for a system update and will reopen on Saturday, 28th March 2026 Follow us on Instagram for updates! ———

Sat 18 Apr14:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan

Mondays | 13:00 – 14:30 (NO LUNCHTIME IMPROV ON 6TH APRIL 2026) (Please check the calendar below for dates of upcoming sessions) Discover the joy of improv with Rebecca MacMillan’s lunchtime classes at Bristol Improv Theatre. These sessions are designed for creatives, freelancers, and everyone else who’s looking for a dose of joy in their day. Powerfully creative, intensely playful, and highly enjoyable, improv is a great way to boost your confidence, unleash creativity, and improve your wellbeing. You’ll experience the joy and inner playfulness that comes from improvising and challenging yourself to be in the moment! Each drop-in session is stand-alone, so you can join any Monday without needing prior experience. “It’s like skydiving for the imagination.” Come play, laugh, and connect with yourself and others, and leave with a lighter heart and a smile on your face. To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date below. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click here to buy tickets! ———

Mon 20 Apr13:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

via The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Improv Drop-ins

Mondays | 19:00 – 21:00 Looking to stretch your improvising muscles? Then our drop-ins are for you! Our drop-ins run every Monday evening and alternate between scene workshops and classes focused on specific skills to help you pad out your improvisers tool-kit. During our scene workshops, you’ll receive supportive and constructive side-coaching, tailored to the group and designed to develop your confidence and improvisation skills. On the other hand, the regular drop-ins will take a specific skill and explore it through games, exercises and scenes. Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, drop-ins are a great chance to try improv at Bristol Improv Theatre and connect with others. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at If you are brand new to improv, you may prefer to try the monthly Improv Taster Session. If you have any accommodations or access needs, please let us know at If you are attending this class with a carer, they do not need to buy a ticket, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. Our Improv Drop-Ins are very popular classes which regularly sell out. We would always recommend booking your place in advance in order to secure your spot.

Mon 20 Apr19:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Unscripted Players Big Spring Show

Thursday 23rd April | 19:30 Friday 24th April | 19:30 Saturday 25th April | 19:30 (Doors open 18:30) Created with the support of the Bristol Improv Theatre, these two productions are directed and performed by members of the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s own amateur improv company. They will be developed from an open pitching process in January. The Bristol Improv Theatre runs the voluntary Unscripted Players Big Shows scheme two to three times a year to spark new ideas, build new links in Bristol’s improv community, and nurture new talent. The scheme has spun out several popular Bristol improv groups in recent years, including Tales From the Wasteland, Red Python, What Happened?, I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer, Head Talks, Fairly Non-Bio and Blame of Thrones to name but a few! – Interested in pitching a show idea or auditioning to perform in the next Unscripted Players Big Show? Please email us at  to ask to join our mailing list and be kept up-to-date on the latest Unscripted Players opportunities. – Key dates for Unscripted Players Big Spring Shows: Online pitching open: Friday 9th January – Monday 19th January Pitches selected and audition sign ups open:  Friday 23rd January Auditions: Sunday 8th February Rehearsals: Weekly on Sundays from Sunday 22nd February – Sunday 19th April Final rehearsal and shows: Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th of April. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click...

Thu 23 Apr19:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Unscripted Players Big Spring Show

Thursday 23rd April | 19:30 Friday 24th April | 19:30 Saturday 25th April | 19:30 (Doors open 18:30) Created with the support of the Bristol Improv Theatre, these two productions are directed and performed by members of the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s own amateur improv company. They will be developed from an open pitching process in January. The Bristol Improv Theatre runs the voluntary Unscripted Players Big Shows scheme two to three times a year to spark new ideas, build new links in Bristol’s improv community, and nurture new talent. The scheme has spun out several popular Bristol improv groups in recent years, including Tales From the Wasteland, Red Python, What Happened?, I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer, Head Talks, Fairly Non-Bio and Blame of Thrones to name but a few! – Interested in pitching a show idea or auditioning to perform in the next Unscripted Players Big Show? Please email us at  to ask to join our mailing list and be kept up-to-date on the latest Unscripted Players opportunities. – Key dates for Unscripted Players Big Spring Shows: Online pitching open: Friday 9th January – Monday 19th January Pitches selected and audition sign ups open:  Friday 23rd January Auditions: Sunday 8th February Rehearsals: Weekly on Sundays from Sunday 22nd February – Sunday 19th April Final rehearsal and shows: Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th of April. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click...

Fri 24 Apr19:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Unscripted Players Big Spring Show

Thursday 23rd April | 19:30 Friday 24th April | 19:30 Saturday 25th April | 19:30 (Doors open 18:30) Created with the support of the Bristol Improv Theatre, these two productions are directed and performed by members of the Unscripted Players, the Bristol Improv Theatre’s own amateur improv company. They will be developed from an open pitching process in January. The Bristol Improv Theatre runs the voluntary Unscripted Players Big Shows scheme two to three times a year to spark new ideas, build new links in Bristol’s improv community, and nurture new talent. The scheme has spun out several popular Bristol improv groups in recent years, including Tales From the Wasteland, Red Python, What Happened?, I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer, Head Talks, Fairly Non-Bio and Blame of Thrones to name but a few! – Interested in pitching a show idea or auditioning to perform in the next Unscripted Players Big Show? Please email us at  to ask to join our mailing list and be kept up-to-date on the latest Unscripted Players opportunities. – Key dates for Unscripted Players Big Spring Shows: Online pitching open: Friday 9th January – Monday 19th January Pitches selected and audition sign ups open:  Friday 23rd January Auditions: Sunday 8th February Rehearsals: Weekly on Sundays from Sunday 22nd February – Sunday 19th April Final rehearsal and shows: Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th of April. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click...

Sat 25 Apr19:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

via The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Lunchtime Improv with Rebecca MacMillan

Mondays | 13:00 – 14:30 (NO LUNCHTIME IMPROV ON 6TH APRIL 2026) (Please check the calendar below for dates of upcoming sessions) Discover the joy of improv with Rebecca MacMillan’s lunchtime classes at Bristol Improv Theatre. These sessions are designed for creatives, freelancers, and everyone else who’s looking for a dose of joy in their day. Powerfully creative, intensely playful, and highly enjoyable, improv is a great way to boost your confidence, unleash creativity, and improve your wellbeing. You’ll experience the joy and inner playfulness that comes from improvising and challenging yourself to be in the moment! Each drop-in session is stand-alone, so you can join any Monday without needing prior experience. “It’s like skydiving for the imagination.” Come play, laugh, and connect with yourself and others, and leave with a lighter heart and a smile on your face. To book your ticket, simply choose your preferred date below. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click here to buy tickets! ———

Mon 27 Apr13:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

via The Bristol Improv Theatre

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Improv Drop-ins

Mondays | 19:00 – 21:00 Looking to stretch your improvising muscles? Then our drop-ins are for you! Our drop-ins run every Monday evening and alternate between scene workshops and classes focused on specific skills to help you pad out your improvisers tool-kit. During our scene workshops, you’ll receive supportive and constructive side-coaching, tailored to the group and designed to develop your confidence and improvisation skills. On the other hand, the regular drop-ins will take a specific skill and explore it through games, exercises and scenes. Facilitated by an experienced Bristol Improv Theatre instructor, drop-ins are a great chance to try improv at Bristol Improv Theatre and connect with others. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at If you are brand new to improv, you may prefer to try the monthly Improv Taster Session. If you have any accommodations or access needs, please let us know at If you are attending this class with a carer, they do not need to buy a ticket, but please do let us know so that we can keep an eye on class size. Our Improv Drop-Ins are very popular classes which regularly sell out. We would always recommend booking your place in advance in order to secure your spot.

Mon 27 Apr19:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show

Friday, 3rd April 2026 | 19:30 Friday, 1st May 2026 | 19:30 Friday, 3rd July 2026 | 19:30 Friday, 7th August 2026 | 19:30 Friday, 4th September 2026 | 19:30 Friday, 2nd October 2026 | 19:30 Friday, 6th November 2026 | 19:30 Saturday, 4th December 2026 | 19:30 (Doors Open: 18:30) The Bish Bosh Bash: The Improvised Game Show is back, bringing songs, scenes and silliness. The Bish Bosh Bash is a great introduction for those who’ve never seen improv before. An easy-going and mischievous evening awaits. It’s a game of two halves! In the first half, our teams will go head-to-head playing quick-fire games, which those familiar with ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ might recognise. The second half is our knockout round, where our players are both writers and actors in mini-plays inspired by your suggestions. They’re battling it out for you, playing for your votes and adoration. You decide who makes it to the end, and ultimately, which team goes home with the glory! Join The Bish Bosh Bash on the first Friday of each month. “A good value evening’s entertainment and plenty of playfulness. Five stars!” Bristol 24/7 To book your ticket, choose your preferred date from the calendar below. ——— Ticket sales have been moved to our new events site! Click here to buy tickets! ———

Fri 1 May19:30The Bristol Improv Theatre

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LGBTQ+ Improv Drop-In

Saturdays | 14:00 – 16:00 This is a fun and friendly workshop led by LGBTQ+  instructors for people who are LGBTQ+, and is open to all levels. You can be completely new to improv or looking to brush up on your basics and practise improv in a different context.  Sessions will focus on fun, representing your own identity(ies) in improv, and connecting with other improvisers. Why are we running these workshops? Whilst we aim to be an LGBTQ+ friendly venue and believe that improv is an empowering artform for everyone, we recognise that for many reasons – not least wanting to avoid stereotypes and prejudice – some people may not feel confident or even safe to be open about their LGBTQ+ identity in classes or when improvising. LGBTQ+ improvisers may worry about (or even have experienced) being judged, misunderstood, or stereotyped for their identity, or they may be put off by heteronormative bias (the expectation that heterosexual desire and relationships and binary gender are the default) in improvised scenes. The aim of these workshops is to build community and increase visibility, and make space for LGBTQ+ stories and experience in improv. This workshop will create a space that allows people to practise bringing their lived experience into their improvisation, as part of a supportive community. A note on the term “LGBTQ+”: The Bristol Improv Theatre uses the term LGBTQ+ as an umbrella term for sexuality and gender identities outside of heterosexuality and the gender binary.

Sat 2 May14:00The Bristol Improv Theatre

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