Belfast Improv is Northern Ireland's dedicated Improv Training Centre.We train people to perform confidently without a script - whether that's on stage, in the workplace, or in day-to-day social interactions.

What is Improv?Improvisation is the art of spontaneously performing comedy and theatre without a script.In day-to-day life, improvisation skills can help us make conversation with strangers, pitch an idea, or speak in front of a group without worrying about how or where it's going.The skills for both real-world improv and stage improv are similar, and are covered in our classes and workshops.

What do I learn in a beginner class?A beginner class covers everything you'll need to step on stage confidently for the first time.This includes how to build a character, how to create interesting scenes, and how to share the stage with your fellow performers.But it's much more than just the performance element - it's also about connecting with people, making friends, and laughing together.

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What is Improv?In the world of Performing Arts, Improvisation is the art of spontaneously performing comedy and theatre without a script.In day-to-day life, improvisation skills can help us make conversation with strangers, pitch an idea, or speak in front of a group without worrying about how or where it's going.
The skills for both real-world improv and stage improv are similar, and are covered in our classes and workshops.What do I learn in a beginner class?A beginner class covers everything you'll need to step on stage confidently for the first time - how to build a character, how to create interesting scenes, and how to connect with your fellow performers.But it's much more than just the performance element - it's also about connecting with people, making friends, and laughing together.What happens in a show?
Improv shows come in many flavours, but at Belfast Improv our shows are typically 'long-form', which means that we perform 20 min - 2 hour shows with an overarching narrative or theme.All of our performers are trained in-house, so we know that the shows are high quality. The characters we create are not necessarily comical, but the situations we put them in are.That being said, it's all made up on the spot, so while we strive for interesting characters and situations, there's always an element of risk. That's what makes improvisation such an appealing and dynamic artform.How do you know it'll be funny?All of our performers are trained in-house, so we know that the shows are high quality. The characters we create are not necessarily comical, but the situations we put them in are.That being said, it's all made up on the spot, so while we strive for interesting characters and situations, there's always an element of risk. That's what makes improvisation such an appealing and dynamic artform.

IMPROV LEVEL 1This class is for those who are new to acting, stage performance, or comedy, or those that just want to try to build in creativity and confidence in to their personal or professional lives.
Improvisation is the art of confidently creating performance sketches without a script. Improvisation skills are a must for anyone who is interested in becoming a more versatile stage performer, or in giving live performance a go for the first time. They're also a great aid to the everyday skills that we use in our personal and professional lives, whether we need confidence in social interactions, clarity in our motivations and goals, or a creative edge at work.We cover a wide variety of concepts in Level 1 including:- The essence of comedic acting
- Comedic scene structures
- Performing for an audience
- Creating improvised stories
- Confident decision makingNo prior experience in stage acting is required for this class - in fact most people take it as a creative challenge or as a way to soaiclise and have some fun in the evenings. If you're interested in stage performance, this class will build up the skills you need regardless of your experience.Our next beginner class will be listed here on Eventbrite. If there's nothing coming up, send us a message to find out more.

CORPORATE TRAININGCompanies around the world rely on improv training to help build skills around communication, collaboration, and resilience. Just like a stage performance or improv class, these workshops are dynamic, fun, and transformative.At Belfast Improv we've worked with major organisations such as Lego, Deloitte, The Human Rights Consortium, Queens University, and The Irish Football Association, as well as with schools, non-profits, and city councils.Our workshops include:- Public Speaking & Storytelling
- Creativity and Improvisation
- Mindsets That Matter
- Principles of Communication
- Self-Confidence & ResilienceAll of our workshops are delivered by Paul Mone, the Creative Director of Belfast Improv. You can find out more about Paul and the clients he has worked with here.Send us a message or email [email protected] to find out how we can help you and your team.

What can we expect from a workshop?Our workshops are interactive and engaging, involving roleplay, group games, and group exercises.No theatre or improvisation experience is required, as our workshops are tailored towards the workplace.Workshops can last anywhere from two hours to a full day, depending on what a team needs. Let us know what you need and we'll build our workshops around you and your team.

What are some of the benefits of an Improv Workshop?Improvisation is more than just a Performing Art. It relies on communication skills that have an impact in professional and personal lives.Workshop participants can become more confident in their social interactions, better listeners and teammates, and more accepting of change and uncertainty .

Testimonials"Paul's Public Speaking course was absolutely invaluable to our student entrepreneurs. From mindset to tips on body language, there were a huge amount of simple but effective tips."- Jessamyn Fairfield, Ideas Lab, University of Galway

"We brought Paul in to work with our Effective Leaders group, the result of which was a challenging and empowering day that made a huge impact on the team. We can't wait to work with him again."
- Pam Steyn, Effective Leaders Coach, Henderson Group

"Paul was asked in to facilitate a Team-Building workshop on one of our company-wide training days, and the result was a fun and energizing morning that got us all going. The group was buzzing for the rest of the day."- Rachel Coulter, Manager, Outform Consultancy

"This training session [Public Speaking] for Senior Consultants was excellent - we were all talking about how helpful it was for both team meetings and big presentations."- Ashley Rosen, Chief of Staff and Senior Consultant at Deloitte Belfast

"Paul's creativity workshops are so enjoyable that you don't realise the learning that's happening. Students and Lecturers get a lot out of these sessions."- Deirdre Lynskey, Student Development Manager, Queen's University Belfast

"Paul has come in to work with our schools over a dozen times in the past year, and the results are always the same - engaged students, happy teachers, and excellent feedback."- Cormac Venney, Founder, HIP Psychology