Brighton Improv - Improvising for Actors and Acting for Improvisers Drop In

Name: Brighton Improv - Improvising for Actors and Acting for Improvisers Drop In
Start: 2026-08-21T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-21T15:30:00.000Z
Location: Open Space Studios

Next class:

Friday21 August14:00 – 16:30

Open Space Studios

Class description

Pricing & Concessions

Concessions tickets are offered on a trust basis for those who need them - you can check eligibility via the link below.

(Policies page here.)

This class bridges the gap between improvisation and acting, helping performers become more grounded, present, and playful on stage. In each monthly Friday session, we focus on a different theme, blending emotional truth with comic technique, and mischief with precision.

You’ll warm up body and brain, dive into focused exercises, and receive clear, supportive feedback from our experienced facilitators.. Sessions will help improvisers deepen their emotional range and actors loosen up into spontaneous play.

Whether you’re trained in theatre or improvisation (or both), this is a space to take risks, rediscover your instincts, and sharpen your scene work through a longform* lens. The class draws inspiration from emotionally honest improv, sharp comedic timing, and mischievous creativity.

Run by some of the UK’s most experienced improvisers, from Brighton’s largest improv school.

Expect a thoughtful, playful atmosphere.

*Longform improv just means improvisation without a pre-determined game or structure. You play a scene, group of scenes or show from a one-word suggestion, or even without one!

Who it's for:

This class is open to experienced improvisers and confident actors. Students should be at ease performing without a script, and hungry for nuance, challenge, and connection.

We aim to make reasonable adjustments for access needs. You can tell us about this on your booking form.

Teachers

Jen Rowe

Jen is an experienced improviser, facilitator, and creative coach who brings theatrical expertise and a deep understanding of ensemble dynamics to her professional development work. After studying theatre at ACT Brighton, Jen discovered improvisation in 2005 and has since trained at top schools including The Annoyance and Second City Chicago. She performs regularly with The Maydays and Impromptu Shakespeare, blending classical text with improvisational play to create engaging, dynamic performances. At AndAlso, Jen specialises in facilitating workshops that help teams improve communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving through the principles of improv. Her teaching draws on years of stagecraft experience and a passion for ensemble work, creating sessions that are both inspiring and practical. She focuses on helping individuals and groups develop trust, adaptability, and presence—skills vital for success in today’s fast-changing workplaces. Jen’s approach is warm, thoughtful, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each group. She believes in the transformative power of improv not just for artists, but for professionals seeking to innovate, connect, and thrive. Favourite improv moment: Watching a reserved participant discover their voice mid-workshop—and the ripple effect it had on the entire team’s energy and confidence.