Let fringe favourites Impromptu Shakespeare guide you into a world of tragedy, mistaken identity, beautiful verse, and silly innuendo. These workshops are for improvisers and actors who want to share in some of what we have learnt making up Shakespeare for a decade and a half.
When?
This workshop will be run regularly: the first one will be on Saturday 21st November in London, and further sessions will happen throughout 2027.
Who?
This free workshop is only open to those who are from a global majority background. People who identify as being from the global majority may include those who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/or have been referred to as "ethnic minorities"; groups that actually represent over 80% of the world’s population.
Theatre, comedy and improv have historically lacked diverse representation, and we are hopeful that workshop opportunities like this can help to redress the balance. We understand that workshop applicants may feel discouraged if there’s a chance they’ll be the only person from the global majority in the room, so while we absolutely welcome global majority applicants to all our workshops, we wanted to host a workshop that removed this particular barrier.
The workshop will be on an application basis. We will inform you as soon as possible if you’ve been successful in gaining a place.
We will be running another workshop (with the same content) which anyone can apply for - please click here for more information.
How much?
This workshop is free of charge to those whose applications are successful.
Who are we?
Over the past thirteen years, Impromptu Shakespeare have performed for audiences across the UK, and we're excited to share what we do with fellow performers.
What is the aim of these workshops?
Our aim in these workshops is to share our skills, habits, and practices with performers who may be interested in joining us in the future, and with folks who just want to come along and learn some new skills. These sessions are not an audition (although we will be keeping an eye out for potential future cast members) but an opportunity to sharpen your craft, stretch your imagination, and spend an afternoon with other people who share an interest in top-quality improvised theatre. Participants are welcome to attend a single session, or return regularly to build a skill base. Shakespeare experience is helpful but not essential; we're looking for curious, playful actors and improvisers who are ready to embrace language, story and joyful theatrical risk.
What will the workshop include?
Improvised Shakespeare is not a stuffy test of historical accuracy, but an opportunity for rich vivid language, strong characterisation, huge emotions, and bold, collaborative play. Skills which are useful for great improv as they are for performing scripted Shakespeare.
Sessions will include core skills like rhythm, imagery, and emotion, but also have a specific improv focus. Although not formally structured into a course, regular participants can expect to build a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and how to improvise within them.
How do I apply?
You may apply using this form, and we will send you a booking link if you are successful. Places are limited to 15 participants, creating plenty of opportunity to play, experiment, and receive individual attention.
We have some other workshops coming up as well. If you would like to find out about those, click here.
When?
This workshop will be run regularly: the first one will be on Saturday 21st November in London, and further sessions will happen throughout 2027.
Who?
This free workshop is only open to those who are from a global majority background. People who identify as being from the global majority may include those who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/or have been referred to as "ethnic minorities"; groups that actually represent over 80% of the world’s population.
Theatre, comedy and improv have historically lacked diverse representation, and we are hopeful that workshop opportunities like this can help to redress the balance. We understand that workshop applicants may feel discouraged if there’s a chance they’ll be the only person from the global majority in the room, so while we absolutely welcome global majority applicants to all our workshops, we wanted to host a workshop that removed this particular barrier.
The workshop will be on an application basis. We will inform you as soon as possible if you’ve been successful in gaining a place.
We will be running another workshop (with the same content) which anyone can apply for - please click here for more information.
How much?
This workshop is free of charge to those whose applications are successful.
Who are we?
Over the past thirteen years, Impromptu Shakespeare have performed for audiences across the UK, and we're excited to share what we do with fellow performers.
What is the aim of these workshops?
Our aim in these workshops is to share our skills, habits, and practices with performers who may be interested in joining us in the future, and with folks who just want to come along and learn some new skills. These sessions are not an audition (although we will be keeping an eye out for potential future cast members) but an opportunity to sharpen your craft, stretch your imagination, and spend an afternoon with other people who share an interest in top-quality improvised theatre. Participants are welcome to attend a single session, or return regularly to build a skill base. Shakespeare experience is helpful but not essential; we're looking for curious, playful actors and improvisers who are ready to embrace language, story and joyful theatrical risk.
What will the workshop include?
Improvised Shakespeare is not a stuffy test of historical accuracy, but an opportunity for rich vivid language, strong characterisation, huge emotions, and bold, collaborative play. Skills which are useful for great improv as they are for performing scripted Shakespeare.
Sessions will include core skills like rhythm, imagery, and emotion, but also have a specific improv focus. Although not formally structured into a course, regular participants can expect to build a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and how to improvise within them.
How do I apply?
You may apply using this form, and we will send you a booking link if you are successful. Places are limited to 15 participants, creating plenty of opportunity to play, experiment, and receive individual attention.
We have some other workshops coming up as well. If you would like to find out about those, click here.