COMEDY IMPROV TRAINING
We are Improv North! We run comedy improv classes and shows in Manchester.
We’re delighted to be bringing our 30 years+ of being professional Silly People™ to the North West, to teach folks the joyful art of improv.
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But, what is improv?
Great question. Improv is "making stuff up". We specialise in improvised comedy - which is the art of making stuff up and having people laugh about it.
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Okay, how can I do this?
We offer weekly classes for all levels of improv experience - from folks who know their Harolds from their Canadian Crosses, to those who have no performance experience at all. All you need is curiosity and maybe some snacks.
Interested but not sure about jumping in to a full course? We run taster classes - a 2 hour intro for those who want to test the water before they commit.
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Dip your toes into improv in one of our friendly £5 taster sessions!
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LEVEL ONE: IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS - 8 WEEKS £200
Our friendly beginner course.
Starts: 5th October 2025
Sunday afternoons 3.15pm-5.15pm
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Starts: 7th October 2025
Tuesday nights 6.30pm-9.30pm
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LEVEL TWO: LONG-FORM STRUCTURE - 8 WEEKS £200
For more experienced improvisers.
Starts: 5th October 2025
Sunday afternoons 12pm-3pm
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LEVEL THREE: THE HAROLD - 8 WEEKS £200
Advanced class.
Dates TBC
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LEVEL THREE: ADVANCED GAME - 8 WEEKS £200
Advanced class.
Dates TBC​
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All classes take place at the mighty Northern Monk Refectory in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
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Will I feel any benefits from improv?
Improv is incredibly fun, which is reason enough to give it a try. But it's also good for you!
Working together to make stuff up in a supportive and relaxed environment helps build your confidence, makes you a better communicator and conditions you to be open to new ideas and adventures. It's like going to the gym for your creativity.
Learn skills that will not only give you a blast of fun every week but have you walk taller and think quicker in your everyday life.
A MONTHLY IMPROV SHOW
Canadian superstars Stephen Sim & friends bring their improvisational magic to Manchester along with some local legends! Join us downstairs at Northern Monk Refectory.
Stephen Sim will also be hosting a full day master class on Saturday 13th: 'What Makes Good Long-Form?'
Don't miss this chance to benefit from this incredibly talented, experienced master of the form! Book your spot here!
UPCOMING COURSEs
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Tuesday 16th September
7-9pm
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Sunday 21st September
4-6pm
If you...
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want to feel more spontaneous and creative...
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want to get off the sofa and try something new…
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want to getting better at thinking on your feet…
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you’re a creative who wants to enhance their work…
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want to boost your confidence and express yourself…
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want to make friends for life and laugh your head clean off…
... this is the place for you.​
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Freya & Paul