An Intro to Longform Improv by The Free Association + Chump's
An Intro to Longform Improv
Price
£275
Dates
Sundays from 4 Jan–22 Feb 2026
Times
10am–1pm
Location
Foyle Rooms
Turner Contemporary
Ready to think on your feet, surprise yourself, and laugh a lot along the way?
Learn the art of long-form improv: quick thinking, fearless creativity, and discover a whole new level of camaraderie with classmates and castmates.
This 8-week course introduces you to the fundamental principles of the FA style of long-form improvisation. You'll build confidence, learn how to create compelling long-form scenes, and—most importantly—have fun!
What you'll learn
You will learn the basic skills of long-form improvisation – actively listening and co-operating with team mates, “yes-and", the freedom to play and be spontaneous, and an introduction to improvised scene work.
- The core skills of long-form improv: active listening, teamwork, and the power of 'yes, and.'
- How to improvise a full scene from a single word suggestion.
- The art of space work and physical storytelling.
- Why commitment matters in every scene.
- The confidence to perform an improvised scene from start to finish.
By the end of the course, you'll have completed The Free Association's Level 1: Intro to Long Form Improv.
Who's it for?
The course is open to everyone, regardless of previous experience. If you've tried a little improv before but want to get to grips with long-form, this is the place to start.
Your Facilitators
The Free Association
For over a decade The Free Association (The FA) has been the best place to watch and learn Improv in London.
Improvisation is being in the present. It’s making it up as you go along with nothing but your own brain and the brains of your teammates to guide you. No scripts. No pre-planned routines, gags or bits. Just listening and supporting each other, moment to moment. It’s also stupid amounts of fun and an amazing way to discover community and life-long friends.
The FA in partnership with Chump's Comedy are expanding their reach from London down to Margate.
Chumps Comedy
Chump’s Comedy has been bringing the laughs to Margate since May 2023, curating inclusive and diverse comedy line-ups that showcase the best established and emerging talent. From intimate work-in-progress nights to high-energy touring shows, Chump’s champion comedy that’s as varied and vibrant as the audiences they serve.
