{"id":10228,"date":"2019-07-04T23:05:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T22:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=10228"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:50:26","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/diversity-and-accessibility-policy.html","title":{"rendered":"Diversity and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510933836001{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"resources-1\" data-id=\"10\" id=\"SR7_10_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_10_1-5\" data-key=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_10_1-5-15\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/classes-1\/2021Resources.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"2021Resources.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_10_1-5-0\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Improv <br \/>\nfor everyone!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_10_1-5-5\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_10_1-5-10\" class=\"sr7-layer\">featured in<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_10_1-20\" data-key=\"20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t<image_lists style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/slider-1\/logosmobile-1.png\" data-libid=\"24972\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"logosmobile-1.png\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly93d3cuaG9vcGxhaW1wcm8uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvc2xpZGVyLTEvbG9nb3Ntb2JpbGUtMS5wbmc=\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/slider-1\/logos.png\" data-libid=\"24974\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"logos.png\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly93d3cuaG9vcGxhaW1wcm8uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvc2xpZGVyLTEvbG9nb3MucG5n\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/classes-1\/2021Resources.jpg\" data-libid=\"24978\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"2021Resources.jpg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly93d3cuaG9vcGxhaW1wcm8uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvY2xhc3Nlcy0xLzIwMjFSZXNvdXJjZXMuanBn\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/image_lists>\n\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\tSR7.PMH ??={}; SR7.PMH[\"SR7_10_1\"] = {cn:0,state:false,fn: function() { if (_tpt!==undefined && _tpt.prepareModuleHeight !== undefined) {  _tpt.prepareModuleHeight({id:\"SR7_10_1\",el:[900,900,768,960,720],type:'standard',shdw:'0',gh:[900,900,768,960,720],gw:[1495,1495,1024,778,480],vpt:['100px&#039;,&#039;100px&#039;,&#039;100px&#039;,&#039;100px&#039;,&#039;100px'],size:{fullWidth:true, fullHeight:true},fho:',',mh:'0',onh:0,onw:0,bg:{color:'{\"orig\":\"transparent\",\"type\":\"solid\",\"string\":\"transparent\"}'}});   SR7.PMH[\"SR7_10_1\"].state=true;} else if((SR7.PMH[\"SR7_10_1\"].cn++)<100)\tsetTimeout( SR7.PMH[\"SR7_10_1\"].fn,19);}};SR7.PMH[\"SR7_10_1\" ].fn();\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h1 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">diversity and inclusion<\/h1><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Improv for everyone!<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text]Improv wants you! Whoever you are, improv needs you because improv and Hoopla are better with everyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>Different voices, different backgrounds and different people all playing together as one is what makes improv exciting, dynamic, funny and FUN!<\/p>\n<p>So whoever you are, wherever you are from, whatever your ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or age\u2026. Hoopla want you in the team!<\/p>\n<p>This is beyond a diversity policy, it\u2019s a constant ongoing diversity FESTIVAL!<\/p>\n<p>We are encouraging all groups of people, not to divide them but to grow them and unite them so everyone can play as one.<\/p>\n<p>By doing this we are creating commercially successful comedy. We are building the community that will create the hit TV and Netflix shows of the future.<\/p>\n<p>Comedy would be boring without different voices, and the new wave of comedians and improvisers are here at Hoopla!<\/p>\n<p>We are doing this to make better improv.<\/p>\n<p>Be a part of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improv for everyone!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can now also support this work by donating to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/hoopla-improv-outreach-worker-project\">crowdfunder campaign<\/a> for ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/outreach-worker\">improv outreach workers<\/a>!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div id=\"testimonials-slider\" data-options='{\"animation\": \"slide\", \"controlNav\": true}' class=\"flexslider nav-outside \"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-guardian-logo.png\" alt=\"Jessica Pan in The Guardian\"><p class=\"serif\">My anxiety evaporated in that room. My stage fright transformed into excitement, and I became dynamic, more spontaneous. Happier.<\/p><footer>Jessica Pan in The Guardian<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/i-newspaper.png\" alt=\"Kate Diver in The Independent\"><p class=\"serif\">I felt empowered and energised. So much so that I took the next course level and did my first public performance.<\/p><footer>Kate Diver in The Independent<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Time-Out.png\" alt=\"Time Out\"><p class=\"serif\">The supportive atmosphere ensures that even complete beginners will have the confidence to grow their skills<\/p><footer>Time Out<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Evening-Standard-Square.jpg\" alt=\"The Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla&#039;s workshops are supportive and collaborative.<\/p><footer>The Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-guardian-logo.png\" alt=\"Jessica Pan in The Guardian\"><p class=\"serif\">In one class, I laughed so hard that I cried, full-on shaking with laughter, as tears streamed down my face.<\/p><footer>Jessica Pan in The Guardian<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/i-newspaper.png\" alt=\"Emily Jupp in The Independent\"><p class=\"serif\">The workshop really helps you internalise some of the skills we all know are important, like really listening, not dismissing others\u2019 ideas out of hand and allowing yourself to speak up. <\/p><footer>Emily Jupp in The Independent<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Time-Out.png\" alt=\"Time Out\"><p class=\"serif\">The finest off-the-cuff troupes on the circuit.<\/p><footer>Time Out<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Comedy-Central-logo.png\" alt=\"PR Manager, Comedy Central\"><p class=\"serif\">Thanks for the workshop. All the feedback has been extremely positive! The team loved it!<\/p><footer>PR Manager, Comedy Central<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-guardian-logo.png\" alt=\"Jessica Pan in The Guardian\"><p class=\"serif\">I now regularly try to make room for improv and play time in my life. It is a bright spot when I am feeling beaten down by the everyday. The three hours of laughter do wonders for my stress levels, and afterwards I sleep without a care.<\/p><footer>Jessica Pan in The Guardian<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Evening-Standard-Square.jpg\" alt=\"The Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">The capital\u2019s best improv. The UK\u2019s first improv comedy club.<\/p><footer>The Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/logo-londonist.png\" alt=\"The Londonist\"><p class=\"serif\">If improvisation floats your boat you should head to Hoopla. There\u2019s fewer better ways to see what spur-of-the-moment comedy London has to offer.<\/p><footer>The Londonist<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-guardian-logo.png\" alt=\"Jessica Pan in The Guardian\"><p class=\"serif\">Signing up for improv classes helped my shyness to melt away.<\/p><footer>Jessica Pan in The Guardian<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Time-Out.png\" alt=\"Time Out\"><p class=\"serif\">Teaches the skills you\u2019ll need to master scenes, stories and sketches in a relaxed environment. <\/p><footer>Time Out<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Telegraph.png\" alt=\"The Daily Telegraph\"><p class=\"serif\">Everywhere you look, huge grins suggest an enthusiasm and an attentiveness that is rarely seen in a course.<\/p><footer>The Daily Telegraph<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;upcoming&#8211;events padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670585393078{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">improv for everyone!<\/h2><\/div><ul class=\"HooplaGrid-items u-cf\"><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage1()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Scholarship-Web-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Diversity Scholarships<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We don&#039;t want price to be a barrier to improvising, so we offer free or discounted places across all of our courses.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/diversity-scholarships\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage1() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/diversity-scholarships\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage2()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Monica-Hosting-550x367.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Outreach Workers<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We are now able to send improv teachers to you! We have a network of improv teachers who can come and visit your community group and bring improv to more people. This is funded by Hoopla.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/outreach-worker\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage2() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/outreach-worker\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage3()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tai-16-9-Web-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic People<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We run regular shows and workshops to inspire more Black, Asian and Minority Ethic Improvisers in improv. We also offer diversity scholarships to these improvisers and are increasing the number of Black and Asian teachers.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/BAME\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage3() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/BAME\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage4()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ISL-16-9-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">International \/ English as a Second Language<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We have a large number of international students and people with English as a second language on our courses. A number of our teachers also have English as a second language or are bilingual. We run regular ISL (Improv as a Second Language) workshops and shows for international students.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/international\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage4() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/international\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage5()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gay-Flag-550x367.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">LGBT+<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We employ LGBT teachers, performers and hosts and run regular LGBT shows and workshops to help inspire new improvisers.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/lgbt\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage5() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/lgbt\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage6()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Students-Web-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Students, unemployed or on low income<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Every month we give discounted courses to students and people who are unemployed or on low income.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/resource\/students-unemployed-low-income\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage6() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/resource\/students-unemployed-low-income\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage7()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Playground-Web-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Women<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Over 50% of our teaching staff and performers are women,  over 50% of our management team are women, and we run multiple female only shows every month to help inspire more women into improv.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/women-in-improv\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage7() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/women-in-improv\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage8()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Male-Actor-Cropped-1.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Men<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Improv for everyone includes men. When including one group we don\u2019t exclude others.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/men-in-improv\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage8() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/men-in-improv\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage9()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Younger-Actors-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Younger People<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We offer discounted course places and scholarships for people aged 18-23.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-for-younger-people\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage9() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-for-younger-people\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage10()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Older-People-Smiling-16-9-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Older People<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Your life experience makes you a great improviser and we want you in Hoopla. There is no upper age limit in improv.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/the-comedy-of-elders\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage10() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/the-comedy-of-elders\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage11()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Wheelchair-User-web-550x310.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">People with a disability<\/h3><p class=\"description\">If you have a physical disability or mental health condition it doesn\u2019t have to stop you improvising. We will chat with you to find a way for you to play each exercise and be part of the team.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/people-with-a-disability\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage11() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/people-with-a-disability\"; } <\/script><\/li><li onclick=\"javascript:GoToPage12()\" class=\"HooplaGrid-item vc_col-md-6\"><div class=\"ribbon-wrapper-green\"><div class=\"ribbon-green\">BOOK NOW<\/div><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/St-Mungo-Web-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Homeless people or people living in a vulnerable situation<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We work with St. Mungo\u2019s Broadway Recovery College each year to provide free improv courses for homeless people.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/homeless-people-or-people-living-in-a-vulnerable-situation\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage12() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/homeless-people-or-people-living-in-a-vulnerable-situation\"; } <\/script><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518439008466{padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;smallsub&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;55px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You can now also support this work by donating to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/hoopla-improv-outreach-worker-project\">crowdfunder campaign<\/a> for ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/outreach-worker\">improv outreach workers<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To help us keep a fun, friendly and supportive space at Hoopla please also have a read of the following:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/code-of-conduct-students.html\">Code of Conduct for People on Courses<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/code-of-conduct-performers.html\">Code of Conduct for Performers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/code-of-conduct-teachers.html\">Code of Conduct for Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are based in London but also have connections <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/different-areas\">across the UK<\/a>. 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All the feedback has been extremely positive! The team loved it!<\/p><footer>PR Manager, Comedy Central<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/the-guardian-logo.png\" alt=\"Jessica Pan in The Guardian\"><p class=\"serif\">I now regularly try to make room for improv and play time in my life. It is a bright spot when I am feeling beaten down by the everyday. The three hours of laughter do wonders for my stress levels, and afterwards I sleep without a care.<\/p><footer>Jessica Pan in The Guardian<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Evening-Standard-Square.jpg\" alt=\"The Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">The capital\u2019s best improv. The UK\u2019s first improv comedy club.<\/p><footer>The Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/logo-londonist.png\" alt=\"The Londonist\"><p class=\"serif\">If improvisation floats your boat you should head to Hoopla. 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