Improv comedy
Make up scenes on the spot with other players, building comedy from suggestions.
Improv comedy
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- Every session brings something you haven't tasted, heard or seen.
- It comes with people built in.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to express yourself
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something you can do alone
- There is no specialist venue near you
Heads upPerforming in front of peopleTurning up alone to groups of strangers
What it feels like
Improv comedyAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$720About $7 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a drop-in class and play a few simple scene games with strangers.
2 hours or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does improv comedy cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does improv comedy take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Where do people do improv comedy?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is improv comedy good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a drop-in class and play a few simple scene games with strangers.
Do I need other people for improv comedy?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.