The Nursery’s improv classes and courses are a great way to improve your confidence and creativity, as well as being great fun ways to meet people in London.
We have been providing classes for students from complete beginners up to experienced players for over ten years, and our teachers are award winning international improvisers.
If you’re an absolute beginner why not dip your toes in at one of our free taster workshops or weekly drop in classes, or sign up for our level one course today?
If you’re more experienced, with a couple of courses under your belt you’d be able to start further along in our core class level system, just email us if you’re not sure where you’d fit in.
If you’d like to read up on what these courses are like, take a look at these articles:
Five things to expect at your first improv class
Complete beginners are welcome – you don’t need any previous improv or performing experience. This is the place to start your improv journey!
The Level 1 course is designed to give you a grounding in the key skills of improv. It’s also a great next step if you’ve done some one off classes and want to really dive in – or if you’ve done some improv before but taken a long break.
Do you want to try before you buy?
Sign up to our Free Beginner’s Workshop taster.
You’ll learn fundamental concepts and techniques, such as:
Yes! The beginner courses are suitable for anyone looking to learn improv skills! Including:
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This course is for those who have completed our Level 1 or equivalent from another improv company.
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You’ll learn character based skills, such as:
This course is for those who have completed our Level 2 or equivalent from another improv company.
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You’ll learn narrative, scenic and ensemble based skills, such as:
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This course is for those who have completed our Level 3 or equivalent from another improv company.
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You’ll learn emotional, scenic, and stagecraft based skills, such as:
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This course is for those who have completed our Level 4 or equivalent from another improv company.
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You’ll learn longform improvisation skills, such as:
This programme is for those who have completed our Level 5 / equivalent from another improv company / other significant regular improv experience.
The Nursery Student Ensemble is a group rehearsing in the Nursery ethos of player empowerment, emotional connection and freeform silliness. Directed by Artistic Director Jules Munns and Education Coordinator Jennifer Jordan, this 12 week programme focuses on personal development and ensemble creation, working with a different format each season. Perfect for those who have worked through our training and want to push their improv to the next level.
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These courses are multi week classes broadly aimed at improvisers with some experience, taught by a host of teachers.
These classes explore specialised formats, concepts and styles of improv, and are great for expanding your knowledge after becoming practised at the basics of improv.
These workshops always sell out fast, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
