The Improv Playground - Play. Laugh. Connect.

Thursdays 7 - 9pm | Dan’s Meadow, Martlesham
10th Sept - 22nd October 2026

STOP PRESS! ✨ New to improv with So… what’s the story? Join us for our Improv Playground Jam Night on 22nd October for just £5 using code IMNEW at checkout! Bring your curiosity and come and enjoy an evening of games, scenes, stories, music and joyful nonsense - sit back and watch or jump up and join in if the urge takes you! 💛

Seven joyful workshops. Seven different ways to play. One wonderfully welcoming community.

At its heart, improv isn't about being the quickest person in the room. It's about listening, noticing, supporting each other and discovering stories you never could have planned.

That's exactly what The Improv Playground is all about.

Whether you're completely new to improv or you've been making things up for years, these workshops are designed to help you explore, experiment and, above all, have fun.

Each week has its own theme, so you can join us for a single workshop that catches your imagination, or come along for the whole seven-week adventure and discover just how fun there is to be had.

If you come every week, you'll notice something else too. Although each workshop stands happily on its own, together they gradually build your confidence, stretch your creativity and give you more freedom to play. So whether you're dipping in for one evening or joining us every Thursday, you'll find plenty to enjoy.

Whether you're:

• completely new to improv
• returning after a break
• someone who thinks, "I'm not quick/confident/funny enough"
• or an experienced improviser looking to stretch yourself and play...

...you'll be warmly welcomed.

No scripts.
No pressure.
No "right way" to do it.

Just humans making things up together.

✨ New to improv?

Come along 15 minutes early for a cuppa and a gentle introduction before we begin. It's a relaxed chance to ask questions, meet me and settle in before everyone else arrives.

This term's workshops

Week 1 -  The Joy of Being Gloriously Imperfect - 10th Sept
A playful introduction to the foundations of improv: listening, saying yes, trusting yourself, supporting others and discovering that mistakes are often where the magic begins. Whether you're brand new or returning after years away, this is the perfect place to jump in.

Week 2 - Whose Line Is It Anyway? Games Night - 17th Sept
Fast-paced, joyful improv games inspired by the classic TV show. Expect laughter, silliness, spontaneity, ridiculous challenges and plenty of glorious nonsense.

Week 3 - Let's Make a Scene! - 24th Sept
Move beyond quick games into creating scenes together. Discover how to build believable characters, interesting relationships and stories that unfold one moment at a time - without ever needing to know what's coming next.

Week 4 - Better Together - 1st Oct
Improv isn't just about two people on stage. Through collaborative storytelling, ensemble games, world-building and creating a whole village together, we'll discover just how much fun it is to create as a team.

Week 5 - Musical Improv - 8th Oct
You don't need to be a singer to enjoy musical improv! Through playful games and simple exercises we'll discover just how joyful it can be to make up songs, scenes and stories on the spot. Expect plenty of laughter,a wonderfully supportive atmosphere - and of course, live improvised accompaniment with the the fabulous Bill Stoddart on keys. 

Week 6 - Heroes, Villains & Secret Identities - 15th Oct
From superheroes and fairy tale heroes to dastardly villains, mysterious strangers and larger-than-life characters, this workshop is all about making bold choices, embracing the ridiculous and bringing unforgettable characters to life.

Week 7 - Improv Playground Jam Night - 22nd Oct
A relaxed, playful improv jam drawing on everything we've explored this term. Games, scenes, music, characters, stories and surprises all come together in one joyful evening of making things up together.

🎭 Full Playground Pass - £105
Access to all 7 workshops

🎭 Individual Workshops - £20 each

Come and play.
You never know what stories are waiting to be discovered.

♿ Accessibility
Dan's Meadow is wheelchair accessible, and if you have any questions about access or taking part, I'd be very happy to chat. Just drop me an email at justine@sowhatsthestory.co.uk.

💛 Everyone deserves the chance to play.
We never want money to be the reason someone misses out. We have a small confidential bursary fund, supported by kind donations from previous participants, which can help towards the cost of workshops. If that would make the difference for you, please email me in confidence at justine@sowhatsthestory.co.uk and we'll find a way to make it work.