Belfast Improv is Northern Ireland's dedicated Improv Training Centre. We train people to perform confidently without a script - whether that's on stage, in the workplace, or in our day-to-day lives.There are multiple Improv events happening every week in Belfast, so come along to see what all the fuss is about.

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What is Improv?Improvisation is the art of spontaneously performing comedy and theatre without a script.Improv shows come in many flavours, but at Belfast Improv our shows are typically 'long-form', which means that we perform 20 min - 2 hour shows with an overarching narrative or theme.How do you know it'll be funny?All of our performers are trained in-house, so we know that the shows are high quality. The characters we create are not necessarily comical, but the situations we put them in are.That being said, it's all made up on the spot, so while we strive for interesting characters and situations, there's always an element of risk. That's what makes improvisation such an appealing and dynamic artform.Do you need stage experience for a beginner class?Not at all. Most people who take a beginner improv class have no prior stage experience. Our training centre is designed to get everyone performance-ready, regardless of experience.

IMPROV LEVEL 1This class is for those who are new to acting, stage performance, or comedy, or those that just want to try to build in creativity and confidence in to their personal or professional lives.
Improvisation is the art of confidently creating performance sketches without a script. Improvisation skills are a must for anyone who is interested in becoming a more versatile stage performer, or in giving live performance a go for the first time. They're also a great aid to the everyday skills that we use in our personal and professional lives, whether we need confidence in social interactions, clarity in our motivations and goals, or a creative edge at work.We cover a wide variety of concepts in Level 1 including:- The essence of comedic acting
- Comedic scene structures
- Performing for an audience
- Creating improvised stories
- Confident decision makingNo prior experience in stage acting is required for this class - in fact most people take it as a creative challenge or as a way to soaiclise and have some fun in the evenings. If you're interested in stage performance, this class will build up the skills you need regardless of your experience.Our next beginner class will be listed here on Eventbrite. If there's nothing coming up, send us a message to find out more.

IMPROV IN THE WORKPLACECompanies around the world rely on improv training to help build skills around communication, collaboration, and resilience. Just like a stage performance or improv class, these workshops are dynamic, fun, and transformative.At Belfast Improv we've worked with major organisations such as Lego, Deloitte, and Queens University, as well as with schools, non-profits, and city councils.Our workshops include:- Effective Teamwork
- Public Speaking & Storytelling
- Creativity and Agile Thinking
- Principles of Communication
- Self-Confidence & Resilience
- Working with Personal BoundariesAll of our workshops are delivered by Paul Mone, the Creative Director of Belfast Improv. You can find out more about Paul and the clients he has worked with here.Send us a message to find out how we can help you and your team.