A weekend with Chris Mead exploring legendary improv form The Decon.
A weekend workshop with Chris Mead – 2nd & 3rd December 2023.
The Decon is a legendary format that allows any long form improviser to have their cake AND eat it, THEN produce another EVEN BETTER cake from beneath the table, cut it into weird shapes, start a food fight, eat that one too and then have some jelly & ice-cream for dessert.
It contains elements of naturalism, narrative improv, premise games, thematic work and some wonderful short form thrown in for good measure. It is joyous chaos wrapped in an elegant structure.
Chris loves the decon (you guessed that, right!) it and would very much welcome the chance to teach it to you.
Suitable for people with some improv experience and an interest in long form, aged 18 and over. If you are any doubt of this is for you contact us.
Details:
– Two day workshop.
– 23 and 24 March
– Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 3:00pm
– Old Jet, Bentwaters Airbase, Suffolk
– £140, concessions £90.
– You can also just pay a £50 deposit to reserve your spot.
The nearest train station is Woodbridge and we can give you a free ride to Old Jet which is a lovely arts centre on a cool, disused airbase.
Camping /glamping also available.
We can do payment plans as we don’t ever want money to be a barrier, and concessions are available for anyone who needs a lower rate.
You can pay by BACS bank transfer to avoid the booking fee – just contact use for the details.
Woodbridge is a delightful town and there are lovely places to stay. If you’d like any recommendations or help with accommodation just ask.
About the teacher
Chris Mead is a full-time improviser. He lives in the Surrey Hills with his wife, Laura and his dog friend, Radio. He believes passionately that improv can make us better artists and more empathetic human beings. Chris has collaborated with improv schools, festivals and performers worldwide – choosing projects that aim to share the joy and craft of the art form.
He is a head teacher at Hoopla Impro, the biggest Improv school in the UK, as well as offering numerous indie classes under his own name. Chris performs with legendary sci-fi improv team, Project2 and experimental theatrical collective, Duologues. He is currently exploring the nexus between improv and virtual reality as a performer and director in a number of shows under the FANDCO banner including Thirteen Cycles and The Galaxicle Implosions.
