Immerse yourself in the world of improvisation!

— Tickets will be available from 12pm on Wednesday 1st October —

Our Level 1 Beginners Course is the perfect introduction to the joys of improvised games, scenes, characters and stories.

No acting or improv experience needed – just bring your curiosity. Over five Sunday mornings you’ll explore playfulness, creative self-expression and confidence, while sharpening your listening and collaboration skills.

Along the way you’ll meet like-minded people in a supportive, friendly environment. And fair warning: improv is highly addictive!

Why improv?

Improv isn’t just about laughs—it’s a powerful tool for self-expression and growth.

This short course will help you let go of perfectionism and self-doubt so you can spend more time laughing, connecting and creating in the here & now.

It’s not stand-up: you won’t be asked to perform solo or told to “be funny.” Improv is about listening, collaboration, being present, and turning “mistakes” into gifts together.

Who is it for?

We welcome anyone looking for a safe, fun and supportive place to try something new.

Our style of improv is playful, joyful, mindful and hopeful, drawing from both improv comedy and unscripted theatre.

There’s no performance at the end—this is just for the lucky people in the room where it happens!

What we’ll explore together

– Listening and being present
– Letting go and sharing control
– Patience and generosity
– Trusting your impulses
– Embracing mistakes as gifts
– Daring to be obvious
– Making your partner look good

What people say

“I adored my time at your improv classes!”

“Cheaper than therapy and probably more effective.”

“Improv as it should be…surprising, educational and liberating.”

“I really enjoy what I get from improv – the collaboration, the connection and the endless capacity for playfulness and laughter!”

Course Details

• 5 x Sunday Mornings
• 16, 23, 30 November and 7, 14 December
• 10:30am to 1:30pm
• New Street Market, Woodbridge
• £120 for the full course

We offer a money-back guarantee: if you decide not to return after the first class, we’ll refund you the course in full.

Payment plans and bursaries are available.

Many of the best things in life come with butterflies. If you’re drawn to improv but feel a bit unsure, get in touch – we’re always happy to chat.

About the facilitator

Alex Menhams is the founder of improv school Here & Now People in Woodbridge, Suffolk that brings people together in ways that are playful, joyful, mindful and maybe even hopeful. 

Alex teaches and performs improv across Europe and loves exploring the connections between presence, play, mindfulness and humour at festivals, retreats and conferences.

He works as a workshop facilitator and trainer (www.alexmenhams.com) helping people shift perspective from serious business mode to a more playful approach where people feel more connected, collaboration flows, walls come down, and a lot of fun is had. He has worked with AstraZeneca, Norwich Theatre, Britten Pears Arts and Adnams.