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Excited to start your journey towards a funnier, more creative you - you're in the right place! Any questions you can check out our FAQs or just send us a message. We'll see you in class!
Please familiarise yourself with our Terms and Conditions before purchasing a class - just to make sure we're all on the same page.
TASTER SESSIONS
Dip your toes into improv in a fun and supportive class for next to nothing - literally a fiver. These 2-hour classes give you a quick look at the basics of improvisation as well as our teaching style.
Our new September term is about to kick off so the next taster classes will be in later in the year.
8-WEEK COURSES
LEVEL ONE: IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS
STARTS SEPTEMBER 16TH 2026
WEDNESDAYS 6.30-9.30PM x 8 weeks
£200
Experience the thrill of your creativity in full flow, boost your confidence and laugh your head clean-off with a whole new group of friends in this safe and supportive class. Worried you’re not funny or not funny enough?? Yeah us too. You don’t need to - this is about creating comedy together.
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In this level we will teach you the basics of long-form improvisation.
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Our focus will be on building your confidence, working as a team and having a ton of fun.
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By the end you’ll be up doing entire scenes, all made up on the spot.
Learn skills that will not only give you a blast of fun every week but have you walk taller in your everyday life. Improv is a great way to boost your mental health and get rid of stress - laughing in a room for a few hours a week can only be a good thing.
Prerequisites: None! No experience necessary. Just come with an open mind and snacks for the break.
These classes take place at the Northern Monk Refectory on Tariff Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter and at the 53 Two Rehearsal Space on Deansgate.
Started Sep 21
200 British pounds
Started Sep 16
200 British pounds
LEVEL TWO: LONG-FORM STRUCTURE
STARTS SEPTEMBER 20TH 2026
SUNDAYS 11.45am - 2.45pm x 8 weeks
£200
So you've got the basics under your belt and now you want to take your long-form skills to the next level! We're in! Level Two builds on the principles we've explored in Level One and accelerates them with new techiniques and tools that allow you to create whole shows. Plus we'll keep developing the techinques and talents from the foundational levels.
Level 2 will include:
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Taking the foundations from Level One and building on them.
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Multiple techniques for "getting out of your head" in scenes - that the audience will never spot.
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Even more ways to develop and heighten "The Game of the Scene".
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Further development of your character work and stage-confidence.
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Monologues and how to make them work for your shows.
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Scenic editing with tags, sweeps and more!
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You'll practice The Commando, a classic Long-Form show structure.
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Learn everything you need to prepare you for Level Three: The Harold.
PLEASE NOTE:
This course is limited to participants who have completed our Level One course or an approved equivalent.
If you are an experienced improviser and would like to join Level Two, please contact us to talk about auditioning for a spot. If in doubt, talk to us before booking: hello@improvnorth.com
All classes take place at the Northern Monk Refectory on Tariff Street or a central Manchester rehearsal space.
LEVEL THREE: THE HAROLD
STARTS SEPTEMBER 21st 2026
MONDAY NIGHTS 6.30pm-9.30pm x 8 weeks
£200
Building on the principles from Level One and Two, it’s time to take things to the next level. In Level three we will explore the theory and practice of The Harold, a classic Chicago-style format of interweaving comedic themes into a full show.
Level Three comes with a public graduation show at the end of the course! This is always an exhilarating, supportive night where you can finally show your family and friends everything you’ve learned and how far you’ve come.
This course is intended for graduates of our Level Two class.
Class is limited to 12 spaces, with priority given to continuing students.
PLEASE NOTE:
This course is limited to participants who have completed our Level Two course or an approved equivalent. If you have any questions before booking, drop us a line.
All classes take place at the Northern Monk Refectory on Tariff Street or a central Manchester rehearsal space.
Started Sep 21
From 200 British pounds
LEVEL FOUR: ADVANCED GAME
STARTS SEPTEMBER 21st 2026
MONDAYS 6.30pm-9.30pm x 8 weeks
£200
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STARTS SEPTEMBER 20TH 2026
SUNDAYS 3-6PM x 8 weeks
In this performance focused class, we’re going to explore a variety of alternate openings for The Harold (and other formats) as well as introduce you to several new long-form formats - like The Slacker and Armando. Plus, we’ll dive into some powerful character and scenic tools for you to use in your shows.
Level Four comes with a graduation show at the end of the course, where your family, friends, and even people you don’t know can see just how funny you are these days - as you and your classmates perform The Armando - a dynamic fusion of hilarious scenes inspired by the true stories of the show’s guest host!
- This course is intended for graduates of our Level Three class.
- Class is limited to 12 spaces, with priority given to continuing students.
- If you would like to join us for Level Four, please contact us with details of your improv experience and we’ll let you know when our next audition is.
PLEASE NOTE:
This course is limited to participants who have completed our Level Three course or an approved equivalent. If you have any questions before booking, drop us a line. hello@improvnorth.com
Started Sep 20
200 British pounds
Started Sep 22
200 British pounds
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