COMEDY IMPROV TRAINING
We are Improv North! We run comedy improv classes and shows in Manchester.
We’re delighted to be bringing our 30 years+ of being professional Silly People™ to the North West, to teach folks the joyful art of improv.
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But, what is improv?
Great question. Improv is "making stuff up". We specialise in improvised comedy - which is the art of making stuff up and having people laugh about it.
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Okay, how can I do this?
We offer weekly classes for all levels of improv experience - from folks who know their Harolds from their Canadian Crosses, to those who have no performance experience at all. All you need is curiosity and maybe some snacks.
Interested but not sure about jumping in to a full course? We run taster classes - a 2 hour intro for those who want to test the water before they commit.
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UPCOMING COURSES/shows​
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12-2pm £5
7-9pm £5​​
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LEVEL ONE: IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS - 8 WEEKS £200
Our friendly beginner course.
Starts: 3rd August 2025
Sunday afternoons 12.30pm-3.30pm*
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LEVEL TWO: LONG-FORM STRUCTURE - 8 WEEKS £200
For more experienced improvisors.
Starts: 30th July
Wednesday nights 6.30-9.30pm
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LEVEL THREE: THE HAROLD - 8 WEEKS £200
Advanced class.
Starts: 29th July
Tuesday nights 6.30-9.30pm
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LEVEL THREE: ADVANCED GAME - 8 WEEKS £200
Advanced class.
Starts: 28th July
Monday nights 6.30-9.30pm​
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All classes take place at the mighty Northern Monk Refectory in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
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Will I feel any benefits from improv?
Improv is incredibly fun, which is reason enough to give it a try. But it's also good for you!
Working together to make stuff up in a supportive and relaxed environment helps build your confidence, makes you a better communicator and conditions you to be open to new ideas and adventures. It's like going to the gym for your creativity.
Learn skills that will not only give you a blast of fun every week but have you walk taller and think quicker in your everyday life.
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Join us as we celebrate our graduating Level 3 class on the 15th May! Plus some ace local stand-up PLUS we'll be raising money for charity - winning all around.
If you...
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want to feel more spontaneous and creative...
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want to get off the sofa and try something new…
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want to getting better at thinking on your feet…
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you’re a creative who wants to enhance their work…
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want to boost your confidence and express yourself…
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want to make friends for life and laugh your head clean off…
... this is the place for you.​
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Freya & Paul