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Improvisation Level 2
Take comedy and drama improvisation to another level in this eight-week evening course.

Key information:
- Course dates:
- Wednesday evenings, 27 September–15 November 2023
- Course times:
- 7pm-9pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £355
- Deadline:
- 5pm, Friday 22 September 2023
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Autumn Courses (September–November) | Evening Courses
Course info
Book Now
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged.
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 22 September 2023 or when the course reaches full capacity.
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Wednesday evenings on 27 September, 4, 11, 18, 25 October, 1, 8 and 15 November 2023
7pm-9pm
About Improvisation Level 2
Take comedy and drama improvisation to another level in this six-week evening course. Whether you aspire to be on a comedy panel show, want to develop your acting skills, or simply enjoy a pressure-free creative outlet, this course will help you think on your feet, realise your potential, and work on more sophisticated scenes and exercises.
After a refresher of the basics, you will progress with confidence to scene-work.
Who is the course for?
For anyone who already has experience with improvisation or for people who have already completed the Improvisation Level 1 course.
What can I expect?
The sessions will build your confidence in communication, active listening and teamwork. Whether you are looking to improve your comedy or acting skills, or just looking to unleash your creativity, you can be sure to have lots of fun, in a safe and supportive environment.
You will explore:
- Using your initiative
- Story arcs and narrative
- Fleshing out characters
At the end of this course you will have gained an overview of the main principles, uses and benefits of improvisation and how to apply them both in performance and your day-to-day life.
Course Fee
£355
Book Now
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged.
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 22 September 2023 or when the course reaches full capacity.
Eligibility
- For everyone aged 18+.
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills to cope with course demands.
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Tom Machell.
Tom Machell is an actor, improvisor and writer. Trained at The New York Film Academy and National Youth Theatre, he is currently a series regular on Comedy Central’s sketch show Every Blank Ever. Notable TV and film credits include Emmerdale (ITV), Hullraisers (Channel 4), Sparks (Channel 4), Babs (BBC), Jerk (BBC), Doctors (BBC) and The Keeper.
He writes and performs with his comedy group zazU who have had five successful Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre runs and are currently developing their work for TV and audio.
He is an award-winning writer, winning the UK Film Festival Best and Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival 2021 'best short script'. He is part of the prestigious current cohort of BAFTA crew for 2021/22.