{"id":2023,"date":"2018-06-07T16:16:53","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T15:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=2023"},"modified":"2025-11-01T21:08:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T21:08:21","slug":"beginners-improv-comedy-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginners-comedy-improv-classes.html","title":{"rendered":"Beginners Improv Classes"},"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]<div id=\"home-slider\" class=\"flexslider\" ><ul class=\"slides\"><li><div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Line-Laugh-Banner.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap extra-dark\"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">improv taster class<\/h1><h5 class=\"\">\u201cThe supportive atmosphere ensures that even complete beginners will have the confidence to grow their skills.\u201d \u2013 Time Out<\/h5><p class=\"mt-25\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/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\">beginners improv classes<\/h1><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">A fun &amp; friendly introduction to improvisation!<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text]A fun and friendly one workshop introduction to improv with topics including Listening, Yes And, Confidence, Spontaneity, Character, Scenes, Games and most of all having fun improvising!<\/p>\n<p>No experience in acting, comedy or improv needed whatsoever. You don\u2019t need to be clever or funny!<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla offer one of the most fun and friendly environments to learn improvisation in the UK. Hoopla create a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere in workshops where people are free to play and be themselves.<\/p>\n<h3>follow up course<\/h3>\n<p>The follow up to these workshops is our 8 week <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">beginners improv course<\/a> , with online and in-real-life options starting every month.<\/p>\n<p>You can start straight away with our 8 week <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">beginners course<\/a>, you don&#8217;t have to start with these taster days.<\/p>\n<h3>in the news!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Our classes have recently been recommended by<\/strong><strong> The Evening Standard, Grazia, Chortle, The Londonist, Broadway World and more!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;]<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\">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\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Martina Krajnakova, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Epic epic epic place. Crazy fun. Took an improv course with Hoopla and it was the best ever. Don&#039;t hesitate to go there, just go!!!<\/p><footer>Martina Krajnakova, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Evening-Standard-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">Sick of your flat? Wish you could get out? Try online improv classes. <\/p><footer>Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/londonist.png\" alt=\"The Londonist\"><p class=\"serif\">Always wanted to have a crack at improv comedy? With Hoopla running online now&#039;s the time. <\/p><footer>The Londonist<\/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\/2019\/04\/Evening-Standard-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">Improv your way out of isolation with Hoopla!<\/p><footer>Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Kate O\u2019Connor, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla\u2019s teachers are warm and welcoming and playing in workshops is one of the most joyful, creative things a person can do.<\/p><footer>Kate O\u2019Connor, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Evening-Standard-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">The Zoom medium works surprisingly well. Our teacher, is chipper, instructive, inventive and uses zoom features to great effect.<\/p><footer>Evening Standard<\/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\/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\/07\/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\">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\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Monica Roche, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">As a newcomer to improv, I feel so lucky to have discovered Hoopla. What a fantastic company. I just can&#039;t recommend them highly enough!! You&#039;ll genuinely laugh till you cry and stretch yourself in ways you never thought possible.<\/p><footer>Monica Roche, Google Review<\/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 class.<\/p><footer>The Daily Telegraph<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Wilding, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Great to instantly connect with people, drop barriers and have fun for a few hours. I felt like I was developing personally in a supportive, fun environment and that felt great. What a blast! <\/p><footer>Alex Wilding, Google Review<\/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\/04\/Time-Out.png\" alt=\"Time Out\"><p class=\"serif\">This introduction to improvisation will teach the skills you&#039;ll 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\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Hana Wild, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla Impro is awesome. I\u2019ve done a number of courses with them. They were fantastic and really helpful in building my love of improv and comedy as well as improving my confidence.<\/p><footer>Hana Wild, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Evening-Standard-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">The capital\u2019s best improv. The UK\u2019s first improv comedy club.<\/p><footer>Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532343114171{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">dates<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749194818115{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]Price: \u00a328 + booking fee.<\/p>\n<p>Ages: 18+[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762031299792{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<strong>Monday 3th November 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm. SOLD OUT<\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, Studio 11, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<br \/>\nTubes: Bank \/ Liverpool Street \/ Fenchurch Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 4th November 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-vvlnvdx\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: The Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.<br \/>\nTube: Liverpool Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Monday 10th November 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-pqpnqkj\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, Studio 11, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<br \/>\nTubes: Bank \/ Liverpool Street \/ Fenchurch Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Saturday 15th November 2025, 2pm &#8211; 4pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-lnyjnrm\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, Studio 6, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<br \/>\nTubes: Bank \/ Liverpool Street \/ Fenchurch Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Monday 17th November 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-xmpnmrp\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, Studio 11, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<br \/>\nTubes: Bank \/ Liverpool Street \/ Fenchurch Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 25th November 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-avrpvml\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: The Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.<br \/>\nTube: Liverpool Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Saturday 29th November 2025, 2pm &#8211; 4pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-moglodd\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, Studio 6, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<br \/>\nTubes: Bank \/ Liverpool Street \/ Fenchurch Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-ganvamd\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: The Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.<br \/>\nTube: Liverpool Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Saturday 6th December 2025, 2pm &#8211; 4pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-zzenzqm\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, Studio 6, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<br \/>\nTubes: Bank \/ Liverpool Street \/ Fenchurch Street.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 9th December 2025, 7pm &#8211; 9pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hooplaimpro\/t-jzeazpm\">BOOK<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVenue: The Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.<br \/>\nTube: Liverpool Street.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564499622600{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515595794618{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221;]<div id=\"testimonials-slider\" data-options='{\"animation\": \"slide\", \"controlNav\": true}' class=\"flexslider nav-outside \"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">The atmosphere in class felt safe and forgiving, made it easy to learn and have fun without feeling anxious about making mistakes or looking silly. Highly recommend!<\/p><footer>Kris Noble, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">For anyone who has ever felt shy or nervous or just wanted a little more confidence in day-to-day interactions, Improv is a skill worth having. Hoopla\u2019s teachers are warm and welcoming and playing in workshops is one of the most joyful, creative things a person can do. Go there. Laugh. Make friends. Be awesome.<\/p><footer>Kate O\u2019Connor, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">What I love so much at Hoopla, apart from the excellent teaching and encouraging welcoming classes, is the warm supportive atmosphere. Everyone is very positive and friendly and you have no fear of joining a class by yourself as everyone is usually alone but you leave feeling part of a community.<\/p><footer>Zozi Goodman, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">YOU GET TO BE A KID AGAIN!<\/p><footer>Keith Dicker, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Great to instantly connect with people, drop barriers and have fun for a few hours a week. I felt like I was developing personally in a supportive, fun environment and that felt great.\nWhat a blast!  Great fun, great experience, great value! It&#039;s nice to have an experience like this in London.\n<\/p><footer>Alex Wilding, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Learned some amazing new skills that can be applied in both personal and professional lives and the funniest hours in a week I can remember!<\/p><footer>Mike Webb, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">As a newcomer to improv, I feel so lucky to have discovered Hoopla. What a fantastic company. I just can&#039;t recommend them highly enough! If you&#039;re thinking of doing an improv class, you definitely won&#039;t be disappointed. <\/p><footer>Monica Roche, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">I decided to try improv as a New Year&#039;s resolution. I couldn&#039;t have wished for a better experience. I was quickly put at ease and had so much fun that improv has become a major part of my life.<\/p><footer>Iain MacNaughton, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Great teaching, a really wide-ranging and immersive introduction to improv, and totally inclusive - our class was a really mixed bunch, coming from a wide range of backgrounds, and doing improv for a host of different reasons. Highly recommended for both performers just the intrigued \/ interested alike!<\/p><footer>Raphael von Blumenthal, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;features&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; el_id=&#8221;text&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528385287257{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">faqs<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Who is this suitable for?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>People with no previous experience of improv, or limited experience. You don\u2019t need any improv, acting or comedy experience whatsoever to do this class. You don\u2019t have to be clever or funny either! Everyone is welcome.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What\u2019s the best follow up to this workshop?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Level 1: Beginners Improv Course<\/a> is  the best follow up, it\u2019s a longer 8 week course that goes into greater depth and is available in both real-life and online formats.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Can I just start straight away with the 8 week beginners course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. You don't have to do this taster day first, you can start straight away with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Level 1: Beginners Improv Course<\/a>, which is our most popular course. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How much improv should I have done before doing this class?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>You don\u2019t need to have done anything at all before starting this class.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>I\u2019ve never done any impro, comedy or acting before, I\u2019ve never been on stage in my life, is that OK?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes that\u2019s perfect, this class has been designed for total beginners so you\u2019d be very welcome.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Will you be doing it again?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes, please see dates above for confirmed dates and we\u2019ll also announce future dates on our twitter, facebook and email list.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How big is the class size?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Average class size is 12-14 people, maximum 16 people.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Is there a break?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes there\u2019s a short break halfway. <\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580156653{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">topics<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having fun improvising.<\/li>\n<li>Fun and friendly warm ups.<\/li>\n<li>Confidence on stage.<\/li>\n<li>Active Listening. Putting your attention on the other actor.<\/li>\n<li>Yes And. Yes Let\u2019s.<\/li>\n<li>Accepting and Building on Offers.<\/li>\n<li>Being Obvious.<\/li>\n<li>Being present in the moment.<\/li>\n<li>Spontaneity.<\/li>\n<li>Letting yourself go, going for it, playing.<\/li>\n<li>Having fun with incorporating mistakes.<\/li>\n<li>Platforms. Location, Character, Relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Physical Improv.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Characters.<\/li>\n<li>Improvising Games.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Improvising Scenes.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Improvising Stories.<\/li>\n<li>Working together as a team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of all having tonnes of fun improvising in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;sub&#8211;header butt-style&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526581539289{padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-2&#8243;]<div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >hoopla improv home<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-classes-london.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >improv classes<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-comedy-club-london-bridge.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >improv comedy club<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-corporate-training.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >corporate training<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left fcol&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">faqs<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580974910{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Phil-20171011-RPS_Hoopla_PhilLunn-004_sm.jpg?id=1853) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526581483665{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513270075706{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"testimonials-slider\" data-options='{\"animation\": \"slide\", \"controlNav\": true}' class=\"flexslider nav-outside \"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Thanks for the workshop. 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