Dig Deep Improv is proud to present Improv workshops with international guest teacher Shawn Kinley!

For 40 years Shawn Kinley has been performing and teaching all over the world. (57 countries at last count). With a background in Mime, Mask, Physical Theatre and Improvisation, Shawn brings a mix of styles and tools from many areas for all skill levels and backgrounds. He is based in Canada at The Loose Moose Theatre where he worked directly with Keith Johnstone for more than 25 years. He has taught in the National Theatres and Operas of Iceland, Norway, Slovenia, Scotland as well as for Scientists, Psychologists, Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors, Actors and Children everywhere and various Universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Tokyo, and more. His favourite influences are from his students and he often quotes 6-year-old children for their wisdom in the art of improvisation.

Find out more about Shawn's work on his website

Workshop 1: The Impro Clinic

Friday Oct 30th 6.45-9pm at Rocas

Your work, Your needs, YOU are unique. The Impro Clinic is a responsive workshop designed around you. If you have specific questions, interests, or are just looking for an enjoyable evening of exploring improvisation from a unique perspective then this class is for you. Bring a topic, an interest or join in to play with common and unique improvisation needs. Shawn brings 40 (plus) years of teaching and performing in almost 60 countries for a class tailored to you. Whether you're looking to learn how to tell a better story, be a better scene partner, to re-ignite the fire of spontaneity, be more present or simply be inspired - this is a responsive workshop that diagnoses issues and brings people's "wish lists" into the class.

Who is this workshop for? All levels of experience are welcome including beginners. Shawn will adapt the workshop for all participants so that everyone can work comfortably at their own pace

Price: €43 + €1.25 booking fee. Early bird discount of €5 off available with promocode "shawnearly" available until Oct 16 only. Limited availability on promocodes - first come, first served!

Workshop 2: Risk, Balance and Play: Failure is an Option! Saturday 

Oct 31st: 12pm-4pm at Mirador

Without embracing risk, we end up with uninspired, lacklustre performances on stage and off. We'll explore techniques that transform so-called "mistakes" into unexpected wellsprings of inspiration. Our workshop will help you to reframe the definition of failure so you can improvise more easily and embrace the opportunities of your actions without judgement. Play, will be an important element of our time together. Discover how bending and breaking improv rules at the right moment can spark unique choices, and learn to take bold initiative that uplifts both you and your scene partners. Embrace the unexpected.

Who is this workshop for? All levels of experience are welcome including beginners. Shawn will adapt the workshop for all participants so that everyone can work comfortably at their own pace

Food & drinks 4pm at Mirador everyone welcome - come hang out and chat about what we learned!

Price: €84 + €1.95 booking fee. Early bird discount of €8 off available with promocode "shawnearly1" available until Oct 16 only. Limited availability on promocodes - first come, first served!

Workshop 3: Motion, Emotion & Much More! 

Sunday Nov 1st 1-7pm at Mirador

Step away from improvising as talking heads. You have so many more hidden abilities that you've been ignoring. Practically speaking this session will offer you skills in Mime, Clown, Contact Improvisation, Creative Reality Building, Stage Combat and more.
Discover the impact of physical connection and how it can elevate the viewer's engagement. We will unlock some secrets to inspire movement that enhances expression and brings scenes to life. Join us for an immersive experience where motion and emotion collide, expanding your range of expression and transforming you into a more captivating performer.

There will be a 45 minute Lunch-break half way through the workshop and we can pre order food and drinks from Mirador and have lunch together :) 

Who is this workshop for? All levels of experience are welcome including beginners. Shawn will adapt the workshop for all participants so that everyone can work comfortably at their own pace

Price: €114 + €2.50 booking fee. Early bird discount of €12 off available with promocode "shawnearly2" available until Oct 16th only. Limited availability on promocodes - first come, first served!

FAQs

1. Do I have to do both workshops? No
2. Can I do both workshops? Go for it
3. Do I need experience in improv or acting to attend? Some basic knowledge or experience is helpful, but all levels of experience are welcome
4. Why should I bother attending? Because Shawn has decades of experience (yes I don't know how he looks so young either!) and has travelled the world teaching Improv so we can learn a lot from his wealth of experience. Plus he may not be back in Luxembourg for a long time - don't miss this opportunity!

Dig Deep is an events company and learning facility in Luxembourg. Dig Deep Improv involves one-off workshops, courses, 1-1 training and Improv shows where anyone can get up on stage to perform! Dig Deep also works with corporate teams, bringing Improv, Storytelling and Public Speaking workshops, Forum Theatre and bespoke teambuilding sessions to companies that are looking to bring more creativity into the work place, to improve soft skills or to bond a team together. Previous clients include EIB, Deloitte, Amazon, PwC, ESRIC, Ferrero and The University of Luxembourg. Want more info? Follow Dig Deep on Instagram and Facebook!