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We Are Improv!

We Are Improv

Meet Katy!

Hi,

I'm Katy Bateson. I’ve been an improviser for many years and in 2011 I founded We Are Improv in Lancaster, UK.

What started as a small local group grew into a company that performed at festivals like Improv Fest Ireland, ImproFest UK and the Bristol Improv Festival.

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After having my two children, I found myself drawn more to teaching than performing and I’ve loved building a supportive, encouraging online improv community.

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to train with some incredible teachers and companies, including Pgraph from Austin Texas, Jason Chin from iO in Chicago, Rich and Rebecca Sohn from the Annoyance Theatre, The Maydays, David Razowsky, and Keith Johnstone. Each of them has shaped the way I think about improv.

My heart lies in narrative long form especially improvised plays. Some of my favourite projects include The Nearly Famous Five, a fun and playful nod to Enid Blyton and Four Walls, a 50-minute monoscene where three actors stay onstage until the clock hits zero.

I’m passionate about storytelling, creativity, and helping others discover the joy of improv and I love being part of such a vibrant, welcoming community.

I hope to improvise with you soon!

Katy x

Grimm

Wednesday 1st July

7:30pm - 9:30pm BST

An 8 week deep dive into Grimm Fairy tales, exploring classic fairy tale archetypes, scene painting and narrative.

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Monologues and Strangers

Thursday 2nd July

7:30pm - 9:30pm BST

This 8-week online improv course explores the space between connection and distance, combining grounded two-person scenes with solo monologues.

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Said the toaster to the fridge

Sunday 5th July

7:30pm - 9:30pm BST

In this 8 week course we will step outside the human experience and into the inner lives of inanimate objects unlocking surprising emotional depth, creativity and connection along the way.

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Painting the world

Tuesday 21st July
7:30pm - 9:30pm BST

This 4 week short course we will explore the art of scene painting as a powerful tool for creating rich, immersive worlds that inspire dynamic and memorable scenes.

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