Wat we doen
Improv Utrecht is the international community for improvisation theatre and comedy.
We offer:
- Free* drop-in lessons on Fridays (except some school holidays)
- Improv courses for students of all levels of abilities.
- Corporate training for team building, introduction week and learning events. We cover themes such as:
- Laughing & learning mindset
- Dealing with Change
- Failure fitness
- Creative thinking in the 21st century.
- Improv shows for all to enjoy!
More information can be found at www.improvutrecht.nl
Drop in
*Free = Pay What You Thought It Was Worth. Suggested donation: €10-20. We appreciate that some can offer more than others, you are always welcome no matter what you can share. We use the donations for the rent of the training room and for the guest trainers who dedicate their Friday evening.
We come together on Fridays to play improv theatre in English. We are internationals (expats, students) and Dutch people who like to play in English. All levels are welcome. There is always a healthy mix of beginners and regular experienced players. Please sign up via https://bit.ly/iudropin
We play games that you may know from"Whose line is it anyway?" and "De Lama's" alongside some more serious improv scenes too.
The trainers are organised by Marieke van Laar (marieke@improvutrecht.nl). Our regular trainers include professionals such as: Emma Holmes (IR), Steven Morgan (UK), Burgert Kirsten (SA), Guus de Ruiter (NL), Ramona Harrison (UK), Marieke Van Laar (NL), Suzan Lemont (USA), Rutger Pull (NL), Sjoerd Provoost (NL), Iwan Dam (NL).
Courses & shows
See www.improvutrecht.nl, www.facebook.com/ImprovUtrecht, Instagram @improvutrecht or contact Marieke or the administration at info@improvutrecht.nl
Tickets are sold at https://improv-utrecht.weticket.io/
Aankomende evenementen (4+)
Alles weergeven- Try-out lesson Movement-based ImprovBuurtcentrum De Jager, Utrecht
🎬Try-out: More than Words: Movement-based improv & Skills for life
By Suzan Lemont✨ This evening, it’s your chance to get in touch with a new movement-based improv course – and because it’s new:
🎉The try-out lesson is FREE for anyone who is curious and wants to play! 🎉In this lesson, you’ll explore how stories, emotions, and connection can come to life, using your body, connection, and imagination. You'll discover new ways to express yourself and connect with others—on stage and in life.
🎭We will do and learn:
Exercises that originate from Viewpoints, physical theater, some Contact Improv, and various other forms of improvising; even some principles from the practice of Dutch Mime. Learning to work with space, timing, stillness, gesture, and rhythm, finding expression through the body rather than through dialogue. Play with music, props, images, poetry, and sometimes even weave some text into the practices.👥 Everyone is welcome
Whether you’re curious about movement, love physical storytelling, or just want to try something new.
You do not need any experience in theater, dance, or improv. This class is about exploring together in a supportive, creative atmosphere.📝When you’re enthusiastic🤩, you can sign up for the full 7 weeks course.
👉So get your free ticket here:
Improv Utrecht Ticket
👉For more info about the course:
Improv Utrecht Movement📍Buurtcentrum De Jager, Teun de Jagerdreef 1A Utrecht
⌛20.00 - 22.00
🗓️Thursday 11 September
🎒non-slippery socksLittle short info about the course:
Thursdays 2 Oct- 13 Nov 2025, 20:00-22:00, 7 lessons.
Price €175 (inc 21% BTW)Everything we experience in the material world comes through the senses, which are embedded in our bodies. Sensing happens first, before the intellect can make language out of it.
During the course you’ll learn and experience:
• How to use movement and physical awareness to express ideas and emotions
• Non-verbal communication and physical presence on stage
• Tools for ensemble work: listening with your body, sharing space, and responding in the moment
• A greater sense of awareness, creativity, freedom, and joy through movement
• A fun, energizing way to explore improvisation beyond wordsAbout the trainer:
Suzan Lemont is a dance-theater maker, expressive arts therapist, and educator who has worked with movement improvisation for over 40 years. She brings a wealth of experience, warmth, and playfulness to her teaching. Suzan creates a safe space where participants feel free to move, explore, and surprise themselves.
Whether you’re an experienced mover or a complete beginner, this course offers a unique and fun way to dive into physical improvisation. Come join us—and let your body tell the story. - improv drop in lesson with Frank PaatsBuurtcentrum Lion, Utrecht
Join us for a fun session of improv theatre in English! A great opportunity to meet new people in Utrecht and learn something new with Improv Utrecht. Everyone can partcipate, you don't need any experience in theatre nor fluency in English.
In this session you will:
- Meet fellow international and local players.
- Learn the basics of improvisation, a 21st-century skill that is useful in many aspects of life.
- Get out of your head.
- Enjoy failing.
- Play funny and moving theatre games.
- Laugh a lot, while surprising yourself and others.
Doors open: 19:50-20:00, come in with the others (SIDE entrance, at the Troelstralaan). After 20:01 the door may be closed, but you may find a participant who knows the door code.
Workshop: 20:00-22:00
Every Friday except in school holidays
Afterwards we have drinks at O'Leary's pub together### How to sign up
Full details about how to sign up and any other questions you may have can be found on our website.
An RSVP in this Meetup event is not enough! We track attendance by counting the attendants in GrasshopperSignup. If you flag yourself as attending and can no longer make it, please delete your x in the sheet so that someone else can take your spot.
If you leave your contact details at the Signup form we will contact you if there is a problem with a drop-in you are scheduled to attend.
We also have a WhatsApp group with a variety of members from across Utrecht where we share events and updates.
You can find our courses and shows on our website.Participation is pay-what-you-can, but we suggest a donation of €10-20 by cash or Tikkie to help cover costs (location, travel) and show your appreciation for our professional trainers who dedicate their Friday to promoting improv.
