Intro to Improv Course (101) w/ TBC Improv UK - Spring '26

Schedule

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Summerhall | Edinburgh, SC

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Discover and learn the foundations to creating improvised performance in this 4-week course!
About this Event

Overview

Ready to build confidence, think on your feet, and have a lot of fun doing it? Improv 101 is your invitation to explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive, playful environment—no experience needed.

Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn how to create spontaneous scenes, craft memorable characters, and collaborate with others to tell stories in the moment. Whether you're an actor, a creative, or just looking to get more comfortable with the unexpected, this course gives you a solid foundation in the art of improv.


Topics covered by workshop

  • Trusting yourself and others
  • "Yes and..."
  • Giving and receiving offers
  • Spatial understanding and physical awareness/mime
  • Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
  • Character
  • Status
  • Improv games and ALL of the fun!


Our TBC Course Structure Explained:

Our courses and classes have 2 defining numbers.

The first number defines the level.100 series - Introductory200 series - Intermediate300 series - Advancedetc.

Then the 01, 02, 03 etc. defines the type of class.101 Intro to Improv (building blocks) |102 Intro to Shortform |103 Intro to Longform

This class series is in our introductory (100) series, and will be taking you through the foundation and building blocks of this level. You can then use these skills to advance in short or longform styles.


About your teacher:

Caroline Mathison is a professionally trained actor, clown and improviser from Edinburgh. She has performed at venues and festivals around the UK and Europe, undertaken additional training with legendary practitioners, and has been a core member of TBC since 2011.

As a teacher and facilitator she values community and connection: fostering playfulness and creative expression in a friendly, supportive environment. Follow the fun and find the joy!


Dates and Times:

Sundays

Feb 22

Mar 3, 8, 15

  • 10:30am - 12:45pm (Block 1)
  • 12:45pm-1:30pm (Lunch break)
  • 1:30pm-4:00pm (Block 2)


Cost: £175 early bird /£195

Use code: "Earlybird" at checkout up to 8th Feb


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Where is it happening?

Summerhall, TBC UK Studio, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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