Lucky encounters, awsome conversations.

Saturday 6 Mar, from 10.30 to 11.30 am (UTC).

20 participants max. Fee for 1 hour: Free.

Online Zoom meeting. Register in advance here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is a conversation, not a class. For an hour, we will connect and share our questions, experiences, hopes and plans for the future, in no particular order, making the space and taking the time to be in each other's presence. We might even play the odd impro game if it comes to that. The experience should be relaxed but not slouched, full of goodwill, gratitude and curiosity. It will be what we make of it.

Remy Bertrand started teaching improvisation in the 90s and went full time in 2006. He is currently teaching at imprology, Drama Studio London and other institutions. He is the artistic director of Zootrophic, a performing improvisation ensemble, and hosts Love Explosion a monthly improvised feast open to all. Remy is also investigating improvised cinema with co-director Peter Snowdon having so far realised six improvised shorts in London and an improvised installation "The Elastic Chairs", filmed at the ERG, Bruxelles.

As well as Keith Johnstone, Viola Spolin and Del Close, his teaching is informed by Viewpoints, Playback Theatre, Action Theatre, mask-making and cognitive sciences, but in the end, he has learned most of what he knows from his students. Remy teaches improvisation as a transformational process focusing on pleasure, curiosity and courage.

Testimonials

'I had the most liberating fun I have had in years! Great fun, very focused, great teacher and have met great people on the course.' Emma Callow, Lab Manager

'Social anxiety was my main concern. Your course helped me much beyond my expectations.' Xavier P, Risk Management

'A great way to relax, learn to listen and begin to free yourself from anxiety about doing 'well'. The teaching is really inspiring, and beyond that, it's really good fun!' Benjamin Kerridge, Vicar at Church of England

'This is the third time I had joined the Improv course and I still want some more. A space to play, reflect, challenge yourself, be present and have fun.' Michelle Borda, Consultant in Strategic Planning for Children's Creativity

'The exercises we do in class has helped me immensely to enjoy myself more, connect with others, and stay focused.' Lucas Szczesiak, Software Engineer and Stand-Up Comedian

'I laughed loads. I began to think about not just the way I communicate with people in my life, not just what I expect of them, but what I expect of myself.' Keely Stucke, Film Maker

'It's pure. It's electric. It's jumping with no safety net. And when you fly - there's nothing like it!' Daniel Trouille, Actor

'I had a great deal of fun and felt I learnt a lot in such a short time. I felt challenged and nourished.' Hannah Nicholas, Actor

'I found out more about myself in one day than I did with one term of my interpersonal communications course.' Rachel Melinek, Student

'The facilitator strikes a perfect balance between pushing his students out of their comforts and making sure everyone is thoroughly enjoying themselves. The results are transformative.' Valerie Peake, Life Coach/Musician

'Learning about improvisation was like 'taking the handbrake off my life.' Simon Bell, Training Consultant

'Encouraged you to step out of your comfort zone in a way which was stretching but not scary.' Sarah Woodthorpe, Accountant

'The facilitator was clearly very experienced and truly excellent.' Ruth Whaling, Psychologist

'Brilliantly delivered, suitable for all levels, built in many layers of impro and skills, and was huge fun!' Emma Smallman, Groupworker

'Highly recommended.' Jonathan Chappell, GP

'I'm a full time stand up comedian these days and your course helped me massively.' Jonny Awsum, Comedian

'Great facilitation, great atmosphere, you'll learn a great deal about yourself, and have a laugh a minute.' Jemma Gray, Executive Assistant

'I had a great time laughing with a fantastic bunch of fun creative people every week.' Frankie Hardy, Nurse

'The Quality of teaching is extraordinary!' Benni Lehne, PhD student

'I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learnt skills which have greatly impacted upon my life.' Eve Macdonald, Youth Development

'Thanks again for such a fabulous weekend.' Deborah Rothenberg, Drama & Movement Therapist

'You were a joy to learn with.' Ola Aralepo, Comedian

'Magnificent course, I'm so glad I took it.' Jenny Glanville, Hypnotherapist

'Many classes I come in after work feeling a little drained and every night I leave feeling excited and refreshed.' Andrew Dowe, Consultant

'It really gives you a confidence boost and it is great fun!' Andlib Mohsin, Criminal Lawyer

'The knowledge and flexibility gained have proven especially useful to me in auditioning.' Liis Mikk, Actor