What we’re about
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/
Upcoming events
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Movement & Theatre improv drop in lesson with Suzan Lemont
Buurtcentrum Lion, Samuel van Houtenstraat 1, Utrecht, UT, NLJoin 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.
Special topic: Movement & Theatre improv
Movement improvisation is a wonderful basis for all other forms of improvisation. Well before we had language we had movement; there is so much that can be expressed without words. Instead of the games that are used in theater improv, we work mostly with “scores”, or a kind of blueprint to what will happen in a space of time. A kind of a structure. We will do exercises that originate from Viewpoints, physical theater, and other forms of improvisation (including a bit of Contact Improv at times), and moving in/with/through the space, non verbal contact and how we can communicate through our bodies.Anyone can participate, you don’t need any experience in movement or theater nor complete fluency in English. This workshop is without shoes: bring non-slippery socks
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.
2 attendees
Improv theatre drop in lesson with Burgert Kirsten
Buurtcentrum Lion, Samuel van Houtenstraat 1, Utrecht, UT, NLJoin 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.
1 attendee
Improv theatre drop in lesson with Sjoerd Andreas Provoost
Buurtcentrum Lion, Samuel van Houtenstraat 1, Utrecht, UT, NLJoin 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.
2 attendees
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