Boost Your Confidence, Creativity + Communications
An improv comedy course to enhance your presence and future-proof your career skills
‘Recommended to anyone looking to build their confidence’
Grow your confidence
- Learn new skills through fun activities
- Practice in complete safety
- Participate on your own terms
Communicate more effectively
- Learn the secrets of collaboration
- Know when to listen
- Get your messages across
Unlock your creativity
- Rediscover your spontaneity
- Join the Anti-Perfectionist League
- Think on your feet
Learn the art of comedy improv
- Make connections with a fun community
- Be ready when life goes off-script
- Fast track to the stage (if you want)
Join the 1000s of people we’ve trained in the arts of confident communication
Participants share how Improv in 6 Acts enhances their lives…
Who should attend?
The course is for anyone looking to develop their communication skills and discover the joy of spontaneity – whether or not you want to take these skills onto the stage.
It’s for business professionals keen to improve their public speaking, teachers hoping to engage students more meaningfully, and anyone who wants to have purposeful fun while meeting new people.
When?
Every Monday evening from 10 March 2025 for 6 weeks, 7-9.30 pm
How much?
£180, includes all classes, refreshments and free tickets to improv shows! Half price for unwaged.
Who are the teachers?
The course is designed by Awkward Actors show director Paul Z Jackson, who has inspired thousands of improvisers worldwide and leads the faculty of I6A tutors.
Do I need to be a performer?
No. The course is suitable for actors and non-actors. The focus is on the skills of improvisation. If your aim is to perform, this is a good place to start.
What’s it like?
Over six weekly evening sessions, you’ll learn the art of comedy improv through a series of fun and engaging exercises designed to build your skills and confidence.
Where?
The Oak Room, The Old Schoolhouse, Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ.
What topics do we cover?
In a concise and organiszed sequence, topics include:
- Accepting and Building
- Inhabiting the moment
- Letting go of fear and perfectionism
- Navigating uncertainty
- Storytelling
- Spontaneity and creativity
- Status
- Short turn-taking
- Teamwork
- Spotting success
- Confidence in your own voice and body language
What experience do I need?
It’s suitable for all levels of experience. Beginners especially welcome.
What if I can’t come to all the sessions?
You can repeat any sessions you miss. You simply arrange with us when you want to attend when the class runs again.
Not quite ready yet? Then come for a free taster or join the community of hundreds of improvisers on our mailing list so we can remind you when new courses and taster sessions run, and get a free copy of our LIFEPASS booklet. Join here.