TAKE YOUR IMPROV TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Dingbats Improv Labs are similar to our our Workshops, but we'll putting our improv skill under a powerful microscope and poking it with a spatula. What that means is that it's for experienced improvisers.
As well as doing exercises to further develop our teamwork and listening skills, the Labs will focus on learning advanced techniques, long-form structures, narrative and Game of the Scene.
Each week is something completely different and exciting! One week we might be diving deep into character and the next week we could be practicing new long-form structures. regardless of the topic, they are guaranteed fun and great way to develop your skills further.
WHO can join?
The labs are open to experienced improvisers.
Technically there are no pre-requisite courses or classes and anyone could book a place. However, we will expect knowledge and experience of all the basic improv skills.
You don't have to have trained with Dingbats before, you could have trained elsewhere. We recommend that you have over 6 months of experience improvising.
All our drop-in classes are open to people over the age of 17. We can run bespoke workshops for younger groups. Enquire here.
If you are new to improv, you will love our drop-in Improv Workshops.
Experienced Teacher
The Labs are taught by Ed Pithie, founder of Dingbats Improv, who has been teaching improv for over eight years.
Occasionally we get a special guest improv teacher to impart their wisdom.
WHEN? WHERE? AND HOW MUCH?
The Labs are sporadic and can take place at a variety of venues on any evening of the week. Keep an eye on social media and the website for upcoming Labs.
They will mostly be taught at The Archway Theatre in Horley.
These are drop-in workshops so you don't have to book for a whole term. You can book as many or as few as you like. A place at a Lab is £12.
Upcoming LABS
Has the class you want to attend sold out? Join the Waiting List WhatsApp Group where you'll be notified if a space becomes available on any class. Alternatively, you can add yourself to our Waiting List for specific classes and we'll email you if a space becomes available.
Improv Lab @ The Archway with Ed PithieWed 05 AugThe Archway Theatre Studio- Improv Lab @ The Archway with George ButcherWed 12 AugThe Archway Theatre Studio
- Improv Lab @ The Archway with Ed PithieWed 23 SeptThe Archway Theatre Studio
ALL OTHER CLASSES
Short-Form Improv Games Workshop @ The Archway with Sara HusseinWed 29 JulThe Archway Theatre Studio
Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Archway with Elle BassWed 05 AugThe Archway Theatre Studio
Musical Improv Drop-In Workshop with Jon MizlerMon 10 AugCrawley United Reform Church- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ Horsham Park Barn with Jamie KinradeMon 10 AugHorsham Park Barn
Improv Playground @ The Archway with Elodie ForayWed 12 AugThe Archway Theatre Studio- The Room Where It Happens: Musical Improv Drop-In Workshop with Jon MizlerMon 17 AugCrawley United Reform Church
- Short-Form Improv Games Workshop @ Horsham Park Barn with Elodie ForayMon 17 AugHorsham Park Barn
- Short-Form Improv Games Workshop @ The Hawth with Ed PithieWed 19 AugThe Hawth Crawley
- Musical Improv Drop-In Workshop with Jon MizlerMon 24 AugCrawley United Reform Church
- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ Horsham Park Barn with Ed PithieMon 24 AugHorsham Park Barn
- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Archway with George ButcherWed 26 AugThe Archway Theatre Studio
- Short-Form Improv Games Workshop @ Horsham Park Barn with Ed PithieMon 31 AugHorsham Park Barn
- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Archway with George ButcherWed 02 SeptThe Archway Theatre Studio
Dingbats Improv Retreat 2026Fri 04 SeptBlackberry Wood- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ Horsham Park Barn with Ed PithieMon 14 SeptHorsham Park Barn
- Hip Hop Improv Drop-In Workshop with Lewis HillMon 14 SeptCrawley United Reform Church
- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Archway with Sara HusseinWed 16 SeptThe Archway Theatre Studio
- Musical Improv Drop-In Workshop with Ed PithieMon 21 SeptCrawley United Reform Church