{"id":792,"date":"2018-02-08T13:10:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T13:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=792"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:04:09","slug":"advanced-improv-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html","title":{"rendered":"LEVEL 5: Advanced Improv Courses"},"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\/06\/SonderBanner.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap extra-dark\"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">Advanced Improv Courses<\/h1><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_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;]<div class=\"title\"><h1 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">advanced improv courses<\/h1><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">We have a variety of advanced improv courses to introduce you to the full variety of improv styles and show formats available and expand your improvisation horizons.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text]A variety of advanced improv courses including Story,\u00a0Character, Emotional Connection,\u00a0Harolds,\u00a0Deconstruction, Improvised Musicals, Narrative Long-Form, Sketch Comedy, Truth in Comedy, Super Short-Form, Stagecraft, Clowning and more.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to be using our Advanced Improv Courses to introduce improvisers to the full variety of improv styles available, and hopefully inspire future developments in the wider improv scene.<\/p>\n<p>Many of our advanced improv courses also have an end of course show at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-comedy-club-london-bridge.html\">Improv Comedy Club<\/a>, where you perform together as a group.<\/p>\n<p>These courses are designed for people with previous experience of performing improv, either at one of our end-of-course shows or with another group. If you don\u2019t have previous improv experience it\u2019s best to start with our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-classes-london.html\">improv courses<\/a> first.[\/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><p class=\"serif\">I&#039;ve done most of the courses at Hoopla, each as interesting and rewarding as the last. The improvised theatre (now called emotional connection) course is the latest I&#039;ve done and it has been thought provoking, challenging, creative, varied and the trust built in such a short time was amazing. This was one of those times where the course, teacher and group all came together. Such a fantastic course, a great style of improv to learn and can&#039;t fault Chris as a teacher.<\/p><footer>Amy Hoffbrand, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><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><p class=\"serif\">I&#039;ve just completed the Musical Improv course (my fourth Hoopla course)! I loved the atmosphere of the classes, the wide range of games and scene styles that we explored, and the accessible way in which Phil taught us about some of the more technical elements of improvised singing - honestly, I enjoyed the whole thing! It was exactly what I&#039;d wanted, and more.<\/p><footer>Eve Lytollis, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">If improvisation floats your boat you should head to The Miller by London Bridge for 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><p class=\"serif\">Learnt a massive amount about interacting with and listening to the audience which is helping me to perform better as an actor. Met a group of really lovely people. A great way to wind down on a Thursday evening. Had so much fun.<\/p><footer>Mary Musker, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><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><p class=\"serif\">If you&#039;re looking for a place to push yourself out of your comfort zone in a way that&#039;s supportive, fun and outright hilarious then this is the place to do it! You&#039;ll form lifelong friends, and the skills you learn are transferable to the rest of life. Highly recommended.<\/p><footer>Matt Stainsby, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">The workshop is supportive and collaborative and neatly strips out the expectation and nerves that result from comedic preparation.<\/p><footer>The Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla has been a lifesaver in developing all aspects of my acting career. I have found all the improv courses very versatile, innovative and challenging in the most liberating way.<\/p><footer>Louisa Robinson, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><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><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla Impro is the most fun, accepting, supportive gang you could ever wish to be part of. Huge variety of courses whether you are brand new or performing on the West End!<\/p><footer>Danny Bent, Google Review<\/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_1518438323706{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<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\/2025\/07\/Octavia-Bw.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Meisner for Improvisers<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Octavia Gilmore. Meisner Technique applied to improv. Living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. STARTS NOVEMBER 2025.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/meisner-technique\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage1() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/meisner-technique\"; } <\/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\/03\/Liam-Workshop-BW-550x310.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Game of the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Liam Brennan. Learn how to create hilarious improvised scenes that look like beautifully honed comedy sketches. STARTS NOVEMBER 2025.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/game-of-the-scene\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage2() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/game-of-the-scene\"; } <\/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\/10\/Character-BW-550x310.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Character<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Maeve Ryan. Go beyond your default characters and expand your character range. STARTS NOVEMBER 2025.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-character-course.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage3() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-character-course.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\/2019\/10\/Jonah-16-9-bw-3.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Stagecraft<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Jonah Fazel. A selection of the best bits from drama school compressed into a 6 week course for improvisers. STARTS NOVEMBER 2025.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/stagecraft-acting-course-for-improvisers.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage4() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/stagecraft-acting-course-for-improvisers.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\/2025\/09\/unnamed-1-blackwhite-550x442.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Clowning for Improvisers<\/h3><p class=\"description\">One-day workshop with Charlie Jackson. Clowning for Improvisers. NOVEMBER 2025<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/clown-course.html\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage5() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/clown-course.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\/2025\/06\/Square-Niall-Ashdown-blackwhite.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Freeform with Niall Ashdown<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Niall Ashdown from the Comedy Store Players. Playing without formats and formalities! STARTS NOVEMBER 2025 AND JANUARY 2026<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/freeform-with-niall-ashdown\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage6() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/freeform-with-niall-ashdown\"; } <\/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\/2021\/11\/Maria-Peters-Arms-BW.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Maria Peters<\/h3><p class=\"description\">Maria Peters is BACK at Hoopla teaching a series of masterclasses. NOVEMBER, DECEMBER &amp; JANUARY DATES.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/maria-peters\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage7() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/maria-peters\"; } <\/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\/03\/Chris-Mead-teaching-bw.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Improvised Documentary<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Chris Mead. Improvise a documentary\/mockumentary in the style of Parks &amp; Rec, Spinal Tap, The Office and more! SATURDAYS, STARTING JANUARY 2026.<\/p><p class=\"readmore\"><a class=\"HooplaListItem-src\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/documentary\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">function GoToPage8() { window.location = \"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/documentary\"; } <\/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\/2021\/08\/Steve-Roe-Sign-BW-16-9-550x310.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"HooplaListItem-desc\"><h3 class=\"HooplaListItem-title\">Story<\/h3><p class=\"description\">With Steve Roe, Director of Hoopla. Learn how to improvise an entire play\/movie from just one suggestion! 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