In our workshops you’ll learn how to improvise scenes and games in a friendly and supportive environment. But most importantly, you'll have a laugh!
You don't need any acting, improv or comedy experience to join these workshops. All the workshops will lead you gently into creating entertaining scenes and characters!
The workshops usually consist of silly ice-breaker warm ups, exercises to learn new skills and lots of time to play scenes and practise what we’ve learnt. Then, if you want to, you can join us at the pub afterwards to get to know each other.
Improv is the perfect skill to develop if you are an actor looking to enhance your skill set, a writer looking for inspiration, or anyone looking to unwind after work and gain a better understanding of creative collaboration.
There are two types of drop-in workshop: Scene Skills and Short-Form Games. Our other drop-in classes are our Advanced Classes (Labs) and Online Workshops.
Scene Skills
Learn the core improv skills for long-form improvisation in these Scene Skills workshops. Each week is something completely different and exciting! One week we'll be creating and exploring character, the next week we might be practicing how to improvise a narrative and then the next week we'll do the whole workshop in mime!
Short-Form Games
Learn how to play your favourite short form games in a low pressure workshop. Each week will focus on one or two improv games, and by the end you'll be confident to play these games at an improv jam.
When you book a place on a workshop you will have to agree to the Code of Conduct.
TEACHERS
Most of the workshops are taught by Ed Pithie, founder of Dingbats, who has been teaching improv for over eight years. Occasionally we get a special guest improv teacher to impart their wisdom.
Would you prefer to learn from the comfort of your own home? We run online classes too.
There is almost always a drop-in workshop on Wednesdays at either The Hawth Theatre or The Archway Theatre. There may be extra drop-in workshops on Mondays or Tuesdays. The workshop type (Scene Skills or Short Form Games) and the location varies each week. Details of our upcoming workshops are listed at the bottom of this page.
The information below is constant whatever the workshop type and location:
Time
Usually 8.00pm - 10.00pm or 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time so we can begin on time.
Class size
14 maximum
PAYMENT
Classes start from £10. This can change depending on the venue, the teacher and length of session. You must book in advance online. There will not be any tickets on the door.
USUAL LOCATIONS
WHEN & where
THE ARCHWAY, HORLEY
Join us in The Archway Theatre for some fun in a railway arch in Horley.
Address:
The Archway Theatre Studio, The Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7NQ
Getting here:
It's directly underneath Horley Train Station and there's plenty of parking on the roads nearby.
THE HAWTH, CRAWLEY
Address:
The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6YZ
Getting here:
The theatre is a 15 minute walk from Three Bridges Station or Crawley Station and is conveniently on the Metrobus route. For those who drive, there is plenty of free parking on site.
Upcoming DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
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.
Easy Improv Workshop @ The Archway with Elle BassWed 28 MayThe Archway Theatre Studio
Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Hawth with Elle BassWed 04 JunThe Hawth Theatre- Easy Improv Workshop @ The Archway with Wendy O'MahonyWed 11 JunThe Archway Theatre Studio
- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Hawth with Ed PithieWed 18 JunThe Hawth Theatre
- Easy Improv Workshop @ The Archway with Elle BassWed 25 JunThe Archway Theatre Studio
- Easy Improv Workshop @ The Archway with Elle BassWed 02 JulThe Archway Theatre Studio
- Improv Scene Skills Workshop @ The Hawth with Ed PithieWed 09 JulThe Hawth Theatre
ALL OTHER CLASSES
- Improv Lab @ The Archway with George ButcherWed 11 JunThe Archway Theatre Studio
Opening Up! Musical Improv Course - (6 Weeks)Thu 19 JunCrawley United Reform Church- Improv Lab @ The Archway with Ed PithieWed 02 JulThe Archway Theatre Studio
If you have any questions or want to find out more, don't hesitate to email us at dingbatsimprov@gmail.com.