The Inn on Wayfarers Lane

Welcome to The Inn on Wayfarers Lane, where everyone is welcome and no questions are asked.

You wander through the forest, the trees looming overhead and the light slowly leaks from the sky. Your legs are heavy and your stomach is growling loudly. You are desperate for a good meal and somewhere to rest your weary head.

Then in the distance you spot the curling of smoke and through the trees you see a red brick building, nestled in the woods. Inside the fire crackles, mead is poured and a hearty stew is served. As you gather around with the other world wearied travellers you begin to learn that not all who wander are lost and some have hidden stories to tell.

The Inn on Wayfarers Lane, an eight-week online narrative improv course for advanced improvisers who want to explore the art of long-form storytelling through an ever-changing collection of characters, encounters and interconnected lives.

Each week, a new group of travellers will arrive at our inn, bringing with them their own worlds, relationships, troubles, ambitions, and mysteries. Through ensemble scene work, we’ll discover who these people are, why they’ve come, what they’re running from and what might happen when their paths cross with the innkeepers, the regulars, and the other souls sheltering under the same roof.

Together, we’ll build a living, breathing world in which stories emerge organically, characters develop over time, and seemingly insignificant moments can ripple into something extraordinary. We’ll explore recurring characters, interwoven storylines, unexpected connections, meaningful callbacks and the delicate balance between planning a narrative and allowing it to surprise us.

Dates:

W1 - Thursday 28th January 2027
W2 - Thursday 4th February 2027
W3 - Thursday 11th February 2027
Week off
W4 - Thursday 25th February 2027
W5 - Thursday 4th March 2027
W6 - Thursday 11th March 2027
W7 - Thursday 18th March 2027
W8 - Thursday  25th March 2027
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7:30pm - 9:30pm GMT

USA times
11:30am - 1:30pm PST
12:30pm - 2:30pm MST
1:30pm - 3:30pm CST
2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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£190/£145/£100

Class size limited to 8

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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."