{"id":231,"date":"2017-12-14T13:54:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T13:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2025-08-30T00:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T23:34:39","slug":"improv-classes-london-html","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-classes-london.html","title":{"rendered":"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_1518192014222{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=\"classes\" data-id=\"4\" id=\"SR7_4_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_4_1-2\" data-key=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_4_1-2-15\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/slider-1\/Hoopla-Website-2021Home-Page-Image-Web.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Hoopla-Website-2021Home-Page-Image-Web.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-0\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Fun & Friendly <br \/>\nImprov Classes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"SR7_4_1-2-1\" class=\"sr7-layer\" href=\"\/advanced-improv-courses.html\" target=\"_self\">Advanced Courses<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"SR7_4_1-2-2\" class=\"sr7-layer\" href=\"\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\" target=\"_self\">Level 1: Beginners<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-3\" class=\"sr7-layer\">The UK\u2019s Biggest <br \/>\nImprov School<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"SR7_4_1-2-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\" href=\"\/london-comedy-improv-course.html\" target=\"_self\">Level 2: Performance<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-5\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-6\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Real-Life AND <br \/>\nOnline Options<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Improv for <br \/>\nEveryone!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-8\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Fun & Friendly <br \/>\nImprov Classes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_4_1-2-10\" class=\"sr7-layer\">featured in<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"SR7_4_1-2-11\" class=\"sr7-layer\" href=\"\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\" target=\"_self\">Level 3: Scenes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a id=\"SR7_4_1-2-12\" class=\"sr7-layer\" href=\"\/long-form-improv-course.html\" target=\"_self\">Level 4: Long-Form<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_4_1-17\" data-key=\"17\">\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\/slider-1\/Hoopla-Website-2021Home-Page-Image-Web.jpg\" data-libid=\"24970\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"Hoopla-Website-2021Home-Page-Image-Web.jpg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly93d3cuaG9vcGxhaW1wcm8uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvc2xpZGVyLTEvSG9vcGxhLVdlYnNpdGUtMjAyMUhvbWUtUGFnZS1JbWFnZS1XZWIuanBn\"\/>\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 ??={}; 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width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h1 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">improv classes<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text]Hoopla&#8217;s improv classes &amp; courses offer the most fun and friendly place to learn improv in London.<\/p>\n<p>Our in-real-life classes are now BACK!<\/p>\n<p>We create a friendly, fun, sociable and supportive atmosphere in all our improv classes where people are free to play and be themselves. You don\u2019t need any previous experience in improv, comedy or acting to take part.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla are the founders of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-comedy-club-london-bridge.html\">UK &amp; London&#8217;s 1st improv theatre<\/a> and have been established for over 14 years. We are also the UK&#8217;s biggest improv school, training 1000s of people every year.<\/p>\n<p>We have the most experienced comedy improv teachers in the UK, with their performing credits including The Comedy Store Players, The Showstoppers, Dreamweaver Quartet, Bumper Blyton, The Maydays, Paul Merton\u2019s Impro Chums and more.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla offer a warm welcoming community to our students and loads of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html\">performing opportunities<\/a>, even after a course, with ongoing support and regular shows at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-comedy-club-london-bridge.html\">London improv theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All of our improv classes &amp; courses are based in Central London at venues including London Bridge, Liverpool Street and King&#8217;s Cross, and we also have additional online options.[\/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\/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=\"Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla&#039;s workshops are supportive and collaborative.<\/p><footer>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=\"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\/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\/2019\/04\/ES.png\" 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><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\/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\/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><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\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\/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\/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><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;upcoming&#8211;events padder padder-right txtcol&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516379939990{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">improv classes &amp; courses coming up<\/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\/2020\/05\/ArmsUpJump-Web.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Level 1: Beginners improv courses<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Our best course if you are new to improv. 8 week courses to learn the core skills of improvisation in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. You don\u2019t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage1() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\"; } <\/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\/2019\/12\/Performance-16-9-1-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Level 2: Performance improv course (with show)<\/h3><p class=\"description\">An 8 week course to gently introduce you into performing improv comedy live in front of an audience for the first time! With an end of course show of short-form games &amp; scenes.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-comedy-improv-course.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage2() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-comedy-improv-course.html\"; } <\/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\/2023\/01\/Scenes-2-550x366.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Level 3: Scenes improv course (with show)<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Our ultimate scenes course to make you awesome at improvising character and relationship driven scenes in a fun, playful and spontaneous Hoopla style! With performance at the end.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage3() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\"; } <\/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\/2020\/08\/Rhi-James-Story.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Level 4: Long-form improv course (with show)<\/h3><p class=\"description\">An 8 week course exploring longer scenes in greater depth, and how to have fun connecting scenes together to explore themes and patterns across time and space. With a performance at the end.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/long-form-improv-course.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage4() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/long-form-improv-course.html\"; } <\/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\/12\/Performance-16-9-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Level 5: Advanced improv courses<\/h3><p class=\"description\">A variety of advanced improv classes including improvised theatre, improvised narrative, improvised movies, character, harolds, deconstruction, commedia, clown, stagecraft, solo improv, and improvised musicals.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage5() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html\"; } <\/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\/12\/Performance-Opportunities-16-9-550x309.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Performing opportunities<\/h3><p class=\"description\">We are currently casting improvisers for a new season of shows. Plus we also have regular jams and other nights to build up experience on stage. Our improv theatre has shows 7 nights a week featuring people who have trained with Hoopla.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage6() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html\"; } <\/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_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 BEST course I have ever done in London - 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\">Sign up! It&#039;s the most fun you can have as an adult without being medicated.<\/p><footer>Felix Meritus, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Epic epic epic place. Crazy fun. Took an improv course with Hoopla, 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><p class=\"serif\">Done many courses with Hoopla and they are the BEST. Most welcoming community I&#039;ve been a part of and the shows are just side-splittingly good. Love what they\u2019ve created here and so so pleased to be a part of the Hoopla following!<\/p><footer>Chloe Wittet, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla is an incredible place - it\u2019s one big party and everyone is invited. 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\">The most positive, enthusiastic teacher, with insightful notes, a collaborative mindset (she shares so many improv tools), and is so very giving of herself.  You can tell that she loves improv and wants that for the rest of us. <\/p><footer>Sacha Ryder, Testimonial<\/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. What a blast!\n<\/p><footer>Alex Wilding, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">What I love so much at Hoopla 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\">The course was the most wonderful way to add color, creativity, energy, entertainment, and even an awesome new network of people to my life here, as an expat on work visa.nI&#039;ve signed up for the next course in the curriculum \ud83d\ude42<\/p><footer>Isabel Eckstein, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Just finished my level 1 improv course and I had the best time imaginable! 8 weeks of sheer fun and an evening I\u2019d look forward to every time. Hoopla is the best, and I can\u2019t wait for level 2.<\/p><footer>Natalie Shaw, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">This is a brilliant course. The teachers are experts in the field and made sure that everyone had fun from beginning to end. A relaxed &amp; supportive environment which meant everyone was able to &#039;let go&#039; and enjoy themselves. It was so much fun!<\/p><footer>Sam Merrington, Testimonial<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Thank you for this amazing two months in improv courses. I really liked the passion you put each evening and the energy in explaining all the practices, games and skills. I sincerely enjoyed each and every one of them.<\/p><footer>Fernando Martinez Denia, 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 course, 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 immersive introduction to improv, and totally inclusive - our class was a really mixed bunch, coming from a wide range of backgrounds. 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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564768118603{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515595794618{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;heading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>additional drop-in classes and comedy courses<\/h2>\n<h4>In addition to our main improv courses we also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/drop-in-improv-workshops.html\">drop-in improv workshops<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginners-comedy-improv-classes.html\">taster days<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-stand-up-comedy-classes-courses.html\">stand up comedy courses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/public-speaking-courses-london\">public speaking courses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/sketch-comedy-courses.html\">sketch comedy courses<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left padder-right&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3078&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/drop-in-improv-workshops.html&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/drop-in-improv-workshops.html\">Drop-Ins<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Fun and flexible improv drop-in workshops every week.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2061&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginners-comedy-improv-classes.html&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginners-comedy-improv-classes.html\">Taster Days<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>One day improv taster workshops.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3094&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-stand-up-comedy-classes-courses.html&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-stand-up-comedy-classes-courses\/\">Stand Up Comedy Course<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>How to write and perform stand up comedy, with live show at the end for you to perform stand up for the first time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3095&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/sketch-comedy-courses.html&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/sketch-comedy-courses\/\">Sketch Comedy Course<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>How to write and perform sketch comedy, including filming your own sketches and a live show at the end.[\/vc_column_text][\/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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516363059991{padding-top: 20px !important;background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left fcol&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516362189539{background-color: #23282d !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">about improv<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Our London improv classes are incredibly fun, sociable and enjoyable. We create a really safe, trusting, supportive and playful atmosphere and there is a lot of laughter in the room!<\/p>\n<p>Playing with impro is based upon people being present, playful and spontaneous in the moment by using the foundations of Listen, Yes And, Commit.<\/p>\n<p>Improvisation is the ultimate team game with actors working together, listening to each other, and building on each other\u2019s ideas to create whole new stories and scenes in the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Individual improvisers don\u2019t have to be individually clever, fast or funny. It is more about collaboratively working and playing together to build a greater whole. It\u2019s a team game.<\/p>\n<p>From these foundations improvisers work together to create exciting and captivating scenes, sketches and stories from nothing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">about Hoopla<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Hoopla was founded in 2006 by Steve Roe and Edgar Fernando, two old school friends who have known each other since they were 4 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla founded the UK\u2019s first ever Improvised Comedy Club at The Miller in London Bridge, recently recommended by Time Out, The Evening Standard and The Londonist.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIf 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.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; The Londonist<\/p>\n<p>We currently run at least 30 improv classes a week, as well as putting on shows every night of the week to 1000s of people a year.<\/p>\n<p>All of Hoopla\u2019s teachers are trained, highly experienced performers who have performed with groups across the London scene and Edinburgh Fringe.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla is the UK&#8217;s biggest improvisation training school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended by:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2263&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532354687143{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/2016-Picnic-Fun-Times-colour.jpg?id=3157) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;400px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516373855404{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">improv for everyone<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Our improv classes &amp; courses are open to all.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever. You don\u2019t have to be clever, fast or funny.<\/p>\n<p>We get people from all professions and backgrounds because it&#8217;s a great place to relax after work and do all the fun bits of drama and improvisation without the commitment of regular rehearsals or learning lines.<\/p>\n<p>Our improv classes are suitable for everyone from complete beginners to experienced actors and improvisers.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve worked with total beginners, experienced improvisers, drama school students, stand-ups and professional actors. We&#8217;ve worked with companies including Google, Facebook, Apple, Imperial College London, and charities including Mencap, Jigsaw4U and St. Mungo&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>Our improv classes and courses are a great introduction to the world of impro, comedy and drama. All ages, all backgrounds, improv is for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>We like to keep improv open to all so we offer half-price or free places on improv classes to students, unemployed or people on lower incomes. We also work with a number of schools and charities to help make improv available to everyone.[\/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_1516363582250{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">faqs<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]From 19th July 2021 there are no legal restrictions on our classes or shows, however some of our covid safety measures will be staying in place and others will be gradually phased out rather than being removed all at once. This is so we can keep improv fun while also keeping safety in classes and shows. We will also be able to adjust month by month and rollback changes if needed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/covid-19-coronavirus\">&gt;&gt; Covid safety and booking flexibility<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For additional FAQs please see list below:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What course is best to start with if I haven&#039;t done anything before?<\/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 one to start with. You don't need any previous experience of improv, comedy or acting to take part. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>I&#039;ve never done any acting or impro before, is that ok?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes that's ok, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Beginners Improv Course<\/a> assumes no previous experience of acting or impro and starts from scratch. Most of the people on it will also have little or no previous experience of improv.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What course is best to start with if I&#039;ve done some acting our improv before?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>If you've done some acting or improv before you are welcome to start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-comedy-improv-course.html\">Level 2: Performance Improv Course<\/a> or higher. Also feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/contact-about-us.html\">contact us<\/a> if you'd like to double check what level is best for you. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Do I have to start at level 1 if I&#039;ve already done some acting or improv classes?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>No, you are welcome to start at a higher level if you have previous experience, we don't force people to start from scratch if they have previous experience.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What are the class sizes?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>They used to be around 14-16 but they have now been greatly reduced to maintain social distancing. So class sizes are now 10-12 in our bigger rooms, or 8-10 in normal sized rooms.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What kind of people do your classes?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>All manner of backgrounds, all ages and all levels of performing experience . We get everyone from never been on a stage before and doing it for the challenge or just for fun, to professional actors and comedians. Professions include students, teachers, computer programmers, accountants, doctors, actors, lawyers, advertising creatives, nurses and more. You don\u2019t need any previous acting background to do our courses. Everyone\u2019s welcome. Hoopla specialise in making impro open and accessible to everyone.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Who teaches the classes?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Please see each course page for teacher biographies. All of our teachers are successful improv performers on the improv scene and regularly perform at our venue, around the UK improv circuit, The Edinburgh Fringe and International Festivals.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Is it sociable?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes, improv is probably the most sociable hobby going. We usually stay for a drink after all our workshops, conveniently located near pubs, and our Improv Comedy Club is also a great place to hang out after shows. There\u2019s a massive and rapidly growing scene to get involved in. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How do I get to perform?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Hoopla have more performing opportunities than any other improv company. Every season we run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html\">auditions<\/a> and cast for our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html\">house teams<\/a> for that season, who get to rehearse and perform with Hoopla every week. We announced details of casting calls over our facebook and twitter.  Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-comedy-improv-course.html\">Level 2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/long-form-improv-course.html\">Level 3<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html\">Level 4<\/a>\n improv courses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-stand-up-comedy-classes-courses.html\">stand up<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/sketch-comedy-courses.html\">sketch comedy courses<\/a> all have shows at the end. \nWe also run the UK's first ever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-comedy-club-london-bridge.html\">Improv Comedy Club<\/a> so have space for you to perform ongoing. \nEvery Thursday evening and early Saturday evening we book in groups that have formed from our courses to give them space to build up stage time and develop new shows. \nEvery Wednesday evening and Sunday we have a free open to all jam that is open to anyone to turn up and perform. \n\nWe also host regular Improv Networking Events to get improvisers meeting groups. \n\nHoopla have a lovely community of improvisers and it would be great to have you be part of it. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Where do the courses take place?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>All of our courses take place in convenient, easy to get to Central London locations including London Bridge, King's Cross and Liverpool Street. We also have online options available. Please see individual course pages for details. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What do you do in the classes?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>We start with a chat from the teacher to create a warm and supportive environment. We then do some fun warm-ups to get moving, get out of \"work-mode\" and start playing. We then do various exercises on that week's main theme for example listening, spontaneity or character. After the break we then put this all together to have some fun improvising scenes, stories and games.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What age do you have to be?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>We are open to all ages over 18. Impro is suitable for all ages, we\u2019ve had everyone from 18 to over 80. It\u2019s physical but not more physical than normal every day life, and you are welcome to take a break whenever you want or sit out of exercises you don\u2019t think would be suitable.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Do you do prices for concessions?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. We want to make improv available to everyone so don't want price to be a barrier. If you are a student, unemployed or on low income please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/contact-about-us.html\">contact us<\/a> and we will be able to arrange something. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Are you accessible to wheelchair users?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. If you use a wheelchair please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/contact-about-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at time of booking and we will make sure your course is an accessible venue. We are happy to work with you to make all the games we play accessible. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Where are you based?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Hoopla's shows are at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London, SE1 3SS. Classes are at venues across Central London including London Bridge, Liverpool Street, Moorgate and King's Cross, see individual course pages for details. <\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513269911583{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\">A welcoming place to perform, watch, learn and network. Super supportive staff and knowledgeable teachers. The least judgemental people I&#039;ve ever met. I always feel at home there. I can&#039;t recommend HOOPLA enough!<\/p><footer>Lisa Lynn, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Did the level one course and absolutely loved it. 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\">A great way to lose inhibitions and just have fun in a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment.<\/p><footer>Ian Hunt, 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 improv workshop with @hooplaimpro couldn&#039;t stop smiling from beginning until end!<\/p><footer>@Rbethley<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">The best thing was in fact just how much fun the course was. The teacher was great, my fellow students were great and this all made the end of course performance a blast!<\/p><footer>Niall Urquhart, Testimonial<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Could not recommend higher. What started out as a fun way to spend a few evenings and learn something new quickly became so much more. Hoopla courses and shows play host to a supportive, fun and alive community of people.<\/p><footer>Nadine Bailey, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">On stage after level 2, gotta say we smashed it! Really recommend their courses \u2764\ufe0f Our teacher - Jonah created a safe environment for us to really gel and feel at ease and support each other.<\/p><footer>Rosalind Stephens, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Have I mentioned that I\u2019m Learning Improv with @hooplaimpro and it is the best thing ever? Because I am and it is.<\/p><footer>@flyingnelly<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">A great bunch of people, so lovely to be in a space where there was no pressure to be funny or perform, everyone was supportive and positive. Sounds a bit wanky but it was properly life affirming! it should be on the NHS.<\/p><footer>Sheila Holdsworth, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/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_1513593115179{padding-bottom: 40px !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\/improv-classes-london.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >improv courses<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-stand-up-comedy-classes-courses.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >stand up courses<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/sketch-comedy-courses.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >sketch courses<\/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]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518192014222{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518189737212{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;][vc_column_text]Hoopla&#8217;s improv classes &amp; courses offer the most fun and friendly place to learn improv in London. 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