Lucky Dip
Lucky Dip
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Keep your improv muscles warm this summer with a joyful jumble of weekly workshops! Over 8 weeks, we’ll dip into all sorts of delicious improv treats — from character-rich monologues and looping La Rondes to scene painting, emotional depth, and compelling narrative. Each session has a different focus, so you’ll always be trying something new.
Can’t make them all? No problem. These sessions are designed to stand alone, so whether you join us every week or just drop in when you can, you’ll always be welcome and always find something to take away.
Perfect for improvisers who want to stay playful, stretch their skills, and have a creative summer — one scene at a time.
Dates:
W1 - Sunday 6th July 2025
W2 - Sunday 13th July 2025
W3 - Sunday 20th July 2025
W4 - Sunday 27th July 2025
Week off
W5 - Sunday 10th August 2025
W6 - Sunday 17th August 2025
W7 - Sunday 24th August 2025
W7 - Sunday 31st August 2025
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7:30pm - 9:30pm BST
USA times during BST
11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
12:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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£180/£135/£90
Class size limited to 10
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Love Improv Concession tickets:
The Love Improv Concession tickets are open to anyone who needs it ❤️
There will be no need to explain why you need the concession rate just select the Love Improv ticket when you’re booking.
Life can be hard and improv can be a real life line. I want you in my class, I want to improvise with you and I want you to have fun.
So whenever you need it the Love Improv Ticket is there ❤️❤️❤️
There are 2 types of Love Improv ticket - Love Improv 50 which offers tickets that cost 50% of the standard rate and Love Improv 75 which offers tickets that cost 75% of the standard rate. Please pick which one best reflects your needs.
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About Katy:
Katy Bateson is an experienced improvisation teacher with 20 years in the field. She has a passion for teaching online courses that specialise in Narrative Improv, focusing on creating deep connections between performers and their audience.
As a dedicated improviser, she founded We Are Improv in Lancaster, UK in 2011, a company that went on to perform at renowned festivals including Improv Fest Ireland, ImproFest UK, and the Bristol Improv Festival. After having her 2 children Katy switched her focus from performing to teaching, creating a supportive and encouraging online community.
Katy has trained extensively with leading figures in the improv community, including Pgraph (The Hideout Theatre, Austin, Texas), Jason Chin (iO, Chicago), Rich and Rebecca Sohn (Annoyance Theatre, Chicago), The Maydays (Brighton, London), David Razowsky and Keith Johnstone.
Her expertise lies in narrative long form, with a particular focus on creating improvised plays. Katy’s past shows include The Nearly Famous Five, a playful homage to Enid Blyton’s works, and Four Walls, a 50-minute monoscene where three actors remain onstage until the precise moment the clock strikes zero.
Her creative approach and dedication to narrative storytelling make her a prominent figure in the improv community.
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Student feedback:
"Katy is such a great teacher. I find her motivating, supportive, nurturing and pushes in such a gentle way that you don't even notice."
"Katy creates such a wonderful atmosphere for learning and having fun."
"Love her classes. Very supportive. I've learned a lot and had tremendous fun. Other participants are creative and generous. Would highly recommend."
"Katy's innovative teaching style creates a special atmosphere in class that nurtures and supports."