{"id":811,"date":"2018-02-08T15:06:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T15:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=811"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:23:11","slug":"london-comedy-improv-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-comedy-improv-course.html","title":{"rendered":"LEVEL 2: Performance Improv Course"},"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\/12\/Performance-Course-Banner-1.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap extra-dark\"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">Level 2: Performance Improv Course<\/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_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\">performance improv course<\/h1><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">An 8 week improv course to gently introduce you into performing improv live on stage for the first time, with a fun end of course show of short-form games and scenes!<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text]This course is designed to follow on from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Level 1: Beginners Improv Course<\/a> so isn&#8217;t a massive leap, and most of the people on it will have come directly from our beginners course.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course you\u2019ll learn how to perform a show of improvised games &amp; scenes using a mix of short-form and scene based improv techniques.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll progress each week with your team of fellow improvisers, before performing in a show together at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-comedy-club-london-bridge.html\">Improv Comedy Club<\/a> in front of a friendly audience.<\/p>\n<p>Performing improv live on stage for the first time is such an exciting experience and we can&#8217;t wait to introduce you to it!<\/p>\n<p>Taught by regular performers at our Improv Comedy Club, recently recommended by The Guardian, The Independent, Time Out, The Daily Telegraph, The Londonist and The Evening Standard.[\/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\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Rosalind Stephens, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">On stage after level 2, gotta say we smashed it! Really recommend their courses \u2764\ufe0f Our teacher 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><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Rhiannon Jenkins, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">I&#039;ve now taken 2 classes with Hoopla, and have had the best experience in both. The Level 2 class with James was incredibly supportive and welcoming, and really helped to solidify performance techniques, stage craft, and just having loads of fun whilst improvising.<\/p><footer>Rhiannon Jenkins, 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><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Peabodyd, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Being completely new to the performing arts, the Hoopla courses &amp; teachers did an excellent preparing me for my improv stage performance. My group and I all felt comfortable, confident, and well prepared for the show and the audience feedback was amazing! <\/p><footer>Peabodyd, Google Review<\/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\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Stainsby, Google Review\"><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><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\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Marie Coignus, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">I loved the two courses I did with Hoopla - beginner and performance, both taught by James Witt, who is incredible at creating a safe and fun atmosphere to work in. If you&#039;re wondering whether you should sign up to a course: DO IT!! Thanks Hoopla!<\/p><footer>Marie Coignus, Google Review<\/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\/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_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2297&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/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_1511179220180{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">next available dates<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760619934514{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Warren Street \/ Euston:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rJ7VPGWBtyPMfbqP7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent\u2019s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 12th January 2026, 8pm &#8211; 10pm, plus show on Thursday 5th March 2026.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-qjravjq\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Saturday morning for 8 weeks from Saturday 10th January 2026, 11am &#8211; 1pm, plus show on Monday 2nd March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-yarzrjx\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Saturday afternoon for 8 weeks from Saturday 17th January 2026, 2pm &#8211; 4pm, plus show on Thursday 12th March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-rpeqlpj\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Thursday for 8 weeks from Thursday 6th November 2025 with Greg Birks, 6pm &#8211; 8pm, with break over Christmas and New Year, plus show on Thursday 22nd January 2026. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Exact Dates: 6th Nov, 13th Nov, 20th Nov, 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 11th Dec, BREAK, 8th Jan, 15th Jan, Show Thu 22nd Jan.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li class=\"bookingtitle\">Weekdays: 6pm-8pm \/ 8pm-10pm. Weekends: 11am-1pm \/ 2pm-4pm.<\/li>\n<li>Warren Street or Euston.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762165391133{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in London Bridge:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\">London Bridge venues, see booking links below for addresses.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 19th January 2026 with Phoebe Kozinets, plus show on Saturday 14th March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-mogenrl\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 14th January 2026, plus show on Saturday 7th March 2026.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-nolmkdp\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 15th September 2025 with Melissa Parker, plus show on Monday 10th November 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 30th September 2025 with Claudia Novati, plus show on Saturday 22nd November 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li>7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>London Bridge or Borough.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756982753546{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Holborn:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ppS4J4rkZdwG9PHr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holborn House Community Centre, 35 Emerald St, London, WC1N 3QW.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 3rd February 2026, plus show on Tuesday 31st March 2026.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-yareqdk\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 10th September 2025 with Jenny Rowe, plus show on Saturday 8th November 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li>7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>Holborn.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754604307865{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Tottenham Court Road:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/EiUXS6QaHFCeSPYz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Umbrella Rooms, 241 Shaftesbury Ave, London, WC2H 8EH.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 4th February 2026, plus show on Saturday 28th March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-pqpmzgz\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li class=\"bookingtitle\">7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>Tottenham Court Road.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756488373375{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Euston:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zT6zqsbJnx6dpeR29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cromer Studios, 98 Cromer Street, King\u2019s Cross, London, WC1H 8JU.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 29th September 2025 with Claudia Novati, plus show on Wednesday 26th November 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li class=\"bookingtitle\">7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>Euston, King\u2019s Cross, St. Pancras, Russell Square.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754340733026{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Marylebone\/Paddington:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MNJUMpNABBUoJSE57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sylvia Young Theatre School, 1 Nutford Place, London, W1H 5YZ.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 23rd September 2025 with James Irving, plus show on Saturday 15th November 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li class=\"bookingtitle\">7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>Marylebone, Paddington, Marble Arch.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761947702971{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Bank\/Liverpool Street\/Fenchurch Street:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bHf5iDo4AX9wGK7o6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Thursday for 8 weeks from Thursday 22nd January 2026, plus show on Saturday 21st March 2026 with Izzy Glinn. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">E<\/span><span class=\"bookingtitle\">very Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 10th November 2026 with Sophie Pumphrey, with break over Christmas and New Year, plus show on Wednesday 14th January 2026. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li class=\"bookingtitle\">7pm \u2013 9pm weekdays. 11am-1pm \/ 2pm-4pm weekends.<\/li>\n<li>Bank, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/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\">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\">Fantastic organisation to learn improv with. Being completely new to the performing arts, the Hoopla courses &amp; teachers did an excellent preparing me for my improv stage performance. My group and I all felt comfortable, confident, and well prepared for the show and the audience feedback was amazing!<\/p><footer>Peabodyd, 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&#039;ve created here and so so pleased to be a part of the Hoopla following!<\/p><footer>Chloe Wittet<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><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\">Hoopla is amazing! A fantastic company with fantastic teachers. I took up improv a year &amp; a half ago as I enjoy comedy, never imaging I could do a show, and now I&#039;m performing regularly!<\/p><footer>Helen, 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_1564740769251{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515595794618{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">who runs the course<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564740754907{padding-bottom: 30px !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 width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12163&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Maeve Ryan<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Maeve performs in and produces Ladyprov, Hoopla's regular show celebrating women in improv. She trained in Acting at The Arts Educational School.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Monica Gaga<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Monica hosts Hoopla's weekend shows and performs improv in Do The Right Scene and Derek's Mojo, and sketch comedy on BBC3. She trained in Community Theatre at East 15 Drama School.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2313&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Chris Mead<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Chris performs with the award winning Maydays and Project2 improvise sci-fi. He is artistic director of The Nursery and co-founder of The Improv Place. He trained at iO in Chicago.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23432&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Lisa Lynn<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Lisa performs in Music Box and Mutiverse improvised musicals. She also directs Acaprov the improvised a capella musical. She trained in Musical Theatre and has a Drama PGCE at Masters Level.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;smallsub&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1828&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Susan Harrison<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Sue performs in the Olivier award winning Showstoppers the Improvised Musical, Beings, and BAFTA winning sketch show Class Dismissed.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2319&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">James Witt<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">James performs in The Dreamweaver Quartet. He trained in Drama and Theatre Arts at The University of Birmingham and Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;27275&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Claudia Novati<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Claudia performs with Hoopla's TheatreSports team, and is the founder and co-director of ISL - Improv as Second Language. She trained at Central School of Speech and Drama.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9301&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">James Irving<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">James performs in Dreamweaver Quartet, one of Hoopla's most popular improv shows. He also tours nationwide with The Impromptu Shakespeare Company and Bumper Blyton.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;smallsub&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5905&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Maria Peters<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Maria produces and performs in The Playground, Hoopla's most popular show. She trained in improv at IO Theatre and Second City in Chicago.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;4473&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Jonah Fazel<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Jonah performs with Bumper Blyton the Improvised Enid Blyton Adventure. He trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He also trained with Keith Johnstone.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2514&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Steve Roe<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Steve is the Director and co-founder of Hoopla and has been teaching improv for over 14 years. He has trained with Keith Johnstone, Charna Halpern from iO, UCB &amp; more.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;4475&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Sally Hodgkiss<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Sally performs with Bumper Blyton, The Committee, Actor's Nightmare and Stephen Frost's Impro All Stars. She has trained at iO, UCB and Second City.<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9303&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Conor Jatter<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Conor has performed improv for over 10 years with The RH Experience including multiple runs at The Edinburgh Fringe. He has trained with Philippe Gaulier.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;25764&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Sabrina Luisi<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Sabrina performs with Multiverse the improvised musical, Hoopla long-form house team Michelle, Hoopla team Buffet and improvised murder mystery Play Dead London.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;5283&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Alison Goldie<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Alison is the author of \u2018The Improv Book: Improvisation for Theatre, Comedy, Education and Life\u2019. She has performed in Newman and Baddiel in Pieces (BBC2).<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1825&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Liam Brennan<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Liam performs in Science of Living Things, Fright Club &amp; Improv Crystal Maze and directs many of our new shows. He has trained at UCB and iO.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;4371&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Heather Urquhart<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Heather performs with the award winning Maydays, Olivier award winning Showstoppers and Bumper Blyton. She has trained at iO Chicago.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;12175&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Stephen Davidson<\/h3><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Stephen is the Artistic Director of Improvable, QI: Queer Improv and of Zeal: The Pride Improv Festival. He is the author of two books about improv: Play Like an Ally, and Improvising Gender.<\/h4><\/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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518198843803{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">what's included<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518198687673{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;text&#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_1518196402888{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Each session consists of some fun and friendly warm ups, then some exercises on some of the core skills of improvisation, followed by having some fun with performance games &amp; scenes gradually building up to a show.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be rehearsing with the same people regularly every week so you progress together. As a committed supportive team you\u2019ll be helping each other to perform in your first ever improv show.<\/p>\n<p>The focus will be on performing as a team, with us teaching using our\u00a0 experience of performing and directing improv at our venue.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be helping and encouraging you all the way to your first show. Invite your friends and family and share your love of improv.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]In addition to the classes we\u2019re always available to give further advice and have a chat about future performing possibilities. We\u2019ll be able to advise people on things like starting their own groups, places to perform, show formats, promoting, and starting their own improv nights.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re even available on an ongoing basis after the course to help give support to performing improvisers and have loads of great ongoing performance opportunities for people who have done our courses.<\/p>\n<p>Overall we hope to give you everything you need to get out into the world of performing for yourself, and will help kick-start you into whatever you want to do.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518198240590{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;makewhite&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bullets&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Improv Basics Recap<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Teamwork and support<\/li>\n<li>Getting to know each other<\/li>\n<li>Active listening<\/li>\n<li>Agreement<\/li>\n<li>Yes And<\/li>\n<li>Spontaneity<\/li>\n<li>Commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Establishing Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Introduction to Who What Where<\/li>\n<li>Activities, actions, entrances<\/li>\n<li>Building a physical environment<\/li>\n<li>Object work<\/li>\n<li>Staging to make scenes look fantastic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Character<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Fun ways to create instant character<\/li>\n<li>Emotions and reactions<\/li>\n<li>Movement and voice<\/li>\n<li>Using genres to inspire character<\/li>\n<li>Status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Relationships<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Identifying each other in scenes<\/li>\n<li>Building believable relationships<\/li>\n<li>Talking to each other about each other<\/li>\n<li>Being truthful and honest on stage<\/li>\n<li>Being altered<\/li>\n<li>Cutting to the chase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Optional Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adapting to the wants and needs of the group.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Positivity<\/li>\n<li>Being Obvious<\/li>\n<li>Spontaneity<\/li>\n<li>Honesty<\/li>\n<li>Show games intensive<\/li>\n<li>Scene structure<\/li>\n<li>Additional character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Show Games and Performance Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Performing a variety of great short-form games<\/li>\n<li>Physical, verbal, character and story games<\/li>\n<li>How to get out of pre-show nerves<\/li>\n<li>Show rehearsals<\/li>\n<li>Confidence and having fun with performing in front of an audience<\/li>\n<li>Having an AMAZING time performing on stage for the first time ever!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coming up in the next level (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\">Level 3, Scenes<\/a>)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Longer scenes.<\/li>\n<li>Game of the scene.<\/li>\n<li>Scene structure.<\/li>\n<li>Further character and relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Spotting what a scene is about.<\/li>\n<li>Escalating emotions and other fun things in a scene.<\/li>\n<li>Patterns in scenes.<\/li>\n<li>Reincorporating to find an ending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most of all&#8230;&#8230;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Playing and having lots of fun with improv!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/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; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531531497331{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MG_3452-2.jpg?id=3081) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;500px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532602199217{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/MG_4328.jpg?id=3040) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/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_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>Is there a follow on after this course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\"> Level 3: Scenes Improv Course<\/a> is the follow on to this course for real-life courses or we have a selection of other great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/online\">online courses.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What comes before this course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>It\u2019s best to do our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Beginners Improv Course<\/a> first if you haven\u2019t done any improv before.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Who is this suitable for?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>People who\u2019ve done our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Level 1: Beginners Improv Course<\/a> already, or some other similar improv or acting workshops.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How much improv should I have done before doing this course?<\/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>, or a similar level of experience somewhere else in improv or acting. If you\u2019re not sure please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/contact-about-us.html\">contact us<\/a> to ask.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Do I have to start at level 1 if I have previous improv experience?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>No, you are welcome to start at level 2 if you have previous improv 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 if I can\u2019t make every week?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>As we\u2019re forming a team over the course to do performances at the end it\u2019s best not to miss more than one session over the course. If you think you\u2019ll miss more than one session over the course please wait until another time to do the course. You may not be able to do the show if you miss more than one session. We aren't able to offer a replacement session for any missed workshops, as all of our courses and workshops tend to be booked up at least a month in advance and we have to manage class numbers in line with our covid safety.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What if I\u2019m running late?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>You\u2019ll get the most from the course if you\u2019re there each on time, and it helps us to form a team together. If you\u2019re likely to be late regularly please don\u2019t book the course.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Does it matter what teacher I have?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>No. We all come from similar performing and training backgrounds. We train and plan the courses together to make sure it\u2019s the same experience and we are covering the same topics.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What is the class size?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>It used to be 16 but we're now limiting classes to 8-12 (depending on room size) so that physical distancing can stay in place. Online is limited to 12 people.<\/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>Do I have to perform in the show at the end?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>No. The show is optional, and you\u2019ll still get loads out of the course without doing the show.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How long is the show?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Around 35-40 minutes per half, with half the group performing in one half and half in the other. We split the group in half to make sure people get lots of stage time.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Can I invite people to the show?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. It's free for the audience and they don't have to book in advance they just turn up on the night. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Where is the performance?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Shows are usually at Hoopla at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, SE1 3SS but on busy seasons are sometimes at other venues like The Horse in Waterloo.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How does the online version of the course work?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>The workshops take place over zoom, with the login emailed each day before class. The end of course show is live streamed via our facebook page (@hooplaimpro) and facebook group (Hoopla Impro People). There is also then an option in-real-life meet up and show after the course, with dates decided by the group.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What makes this different from other courses?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Awesome showcase performance at the end, ongoing support and mentoring, taught by the performers at London\u2019s leading improv comedy club with huge amounts of experience of performing, producing and directing successful shows.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What ages is the course for?<\/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>Are the courses accessible to people who use a wheelchair?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. If you use a wheelchair please email us 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>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 contact us and we will be able to arrange something. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Is this course suitable for people who have English as a second language?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Our courses are very international so we do have many students who have English as a second language, but you will have to be fluent in English as we do a lot of improvised dialogue. If you\u2019re not sure please contact us and we will advise the best course.<\/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\">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\">Most fun EVER at @hooplaimpro showcase tonight! On the bus home 6 hours later drunk on congratulatory drinks from other people! #Nocalories<\/p><footer>Helen, @treehouse1984<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">We heart you! Such a fun 8 weeks and such great people! I shall be seeing you again!<\/p><footer>@SarahSquare28<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Wow, Hoopla is great for both the shows it puts on and the courses it runs! Incredibly talented performers, and really friendly, inspiring teachers! The courses are really safe and inclusive, and I can&#039;t believe how fun they are. 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