About the Course - Improv 1
Suitable for all experience levels
This class will introduce you to the world of “Yes And” and help you create comedy on the spot. Improv is all about collaboration and saying yes to people’s ideas. Follow your spontaneity, take risks, trust your gut and you’ll be surprised at what comedy you can create. Improv is not just about being funny; improv is an amazing way to help people dealing with social anxiety or for people that want some practice feeling a little more free in their public speaking. Through games and exercises we’ll create stories, characters and learn the fundamentals of improvisation.
The course runs for 8 consecutive weeks on a Saturday, 2-4pm.
About the Tutor - Sam Roulston
Sam Roulston is an award winning Comedian and Facilitator based in London.
He was a member of Faculty at The Second City, Toronto for 7 years before moving back to the UK in 2022. He taught in the Improv, Sketch Writing and Youth and Teen Programs and directed in the Conservatory Program. Sam was also the Program Head for the Kids and Teen Department for almost two years.
Sam has performed and taught at comedy festivals all over the world including: Edinburgh Fringe, Hell Yes Fest (New Orleans), Mama City Improv Festival (Capetown), The Del Close Marathon (NYC), Big City Improv Festival (Toronto), Improv Fest Ireland (Dublin) and The Detroit Improv Festival. He also performed 5 improv shows a week to an audience of 900 audience members aboard the MSC Seaside in the Caribbean.
About The Queer Comedy Club
The Queer Comedy Club are the Uk's first LGBTQ+ comedy club, running shows for LGBTQ+ audiences in safe and nonjudgemental surroundings. Based in Archway in Zone 2 of London.
Course Dates
Week 1: 2nd September
Week 2: 9th September
Week 3: 16th September
Week 4: 23rd September
Week 5: 30th September
Week 6: 7th October
Week 7: 14th October
Week 8: 21st October