GETTING SERIOUS WITH SILLY
How do you bring the comedy in improv without completely destroying the scene? Do you need go-to lines or quips to make side splittingly hilarious moments? Spoiler alert! The answer is NO! In this workshop we'll practise ways of leaning into the funny in a sincere, spontaneous and emotional way. There's a silly goofball inside you - quick let them out!
Facilitator Bio:
Lizzy Skrzypiec is the Artistic Director of improv company Degrees of Error, co-creator and director of the Edinburgh Fringe sell-out 5-star improv show 'Murder, She Didn't Write' and a TV gameshow Producer. Lizzy has developed shows for BBC, ITV and Channel 4 and has been improvising for over 15 years, with over 12 Edinburgh Fringe runs under her belt.
Reviews of Lizzy:
"Skrzypiec’s brilliance stems from her playfully strategic character" Theatre Scotland
"Lizzy Skrzypiec (Miss Violet) had me in stitches with her absurd comedic moments." NorthWestEnd
"Skrzypiec’s improvisation is brilliant." The Fix Magazine
Check out reviews of Lizzy's show, Murder She Didn't Write
***** ThreeWeeks
***** Theatre Bubble
***** Voice Mag
***** Fringe Explosion
***** The Student Newspaper
All-Female Improv Comedy Workshop at MissImp
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This is the sixteenth all-female improv workshop put on by MissImp!
These events are made possible with support from Nottingham Women's Centre and this is the final one in the series from this run of funding.
These workshops are led by some of the most exciting female improvisers from our Nottingham community and beyond, and will focus on a specific area of improvisation unique to them!
Improv is the art of making up theatre and comedy on the spot, without any scripts or pre-planning. This workshop is for any female-identifying or non-binary individuals who feel they would benefit from or like to experience an all-female classroom environment. This is a safe space to try out new skills and support other women within our improv community!
Please note: Our definition of 'women' and 'female' is inclusive, and we welcome trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people.
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TICKETS: £7 / £5
DATE: Sunday 22nd October 2023
TIME: 13:00 - 16:00
LOCATION: The Malt Cross
This workshop will be taking place downstairs at the Malt Cross, which is accessible by either the lift or stairs.
• Safety: Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or cannot meet our safety requirements, especially if you’re experiencing any coronavirus symptoms.
• MissImp’s Code of Conduct applies for participants to this event.
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This workshop is brought to you by MissImp, one of the UK’s longest running improvised theatre company - learn more about MissImp and our events right here: missimp.co.uk
Praise for MissImp:
“A strong, professional, highly skilled and thoroughly entertaining performance.”
– Behind the Arras
”High on imagination, performance and delivery.”
– Weekend Notes
“Laughter levels were cranked up to full wattage, which spiralled into utter hilarity.”
– Feva
Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/missimp/missimp-s-all-female-improv-workshop-w-lizzy-skrzypiec/2023-10-22/13:00/t-avyrndo