Women’s improv playground- playing with the here and now

*Women’s Improv Playground: Playing with the here and now*

This one day workshop is a safe space for women to explore and expand their improv skills and experiences in a fun, supportive environment.

In improv as in life, female performers can often make choices or take actions based on who or where we think we ‘should’ be rather than focusing on who or where we are. This workshop will allow women improvisers to discover and delve deeper into characters and scenes, by being grounded in the present.

Using a variety of explorative exercises and mindfulness techniques performers will have a chance to play and expand their improv toolkit and confidence while also having a laugh!

Quotes from previous workshops:

"Everyone was so supportive and encouraging. You could just be yourself snd Jen made it such a safe space to do so"

"Many good and therapeutic moments."

"Considerate yet whimsical. What a vibe"

"Jen and Marie led us through so many wonderful and engaging exercises, they were ALL my favourite. And being with a group of inclusive, supportive women was truly energising - I can’t wait for the next one!"

"Improvisers of all levels can learn from this course. Could not have been better facilitated. The open supportive environment went beyond my expectations. Attend and experience it for yourself!"

Workshop leader: Jen Clarke (Absolute Onions)

Jen Clarke is a seasoned performer and workshop leader with a passion for making comedy fun, accessible and inclusive. As Co-Director of Absolute Onions, founding cast member of Improv on Demand, cast member of Smashed!, Drunk Classics and all-female troupe Jens and Frens, Jen brings years of experience in live performance, collaborative theatre-making, and nurturing new talent. Her sessions are joyful, welcoming, and packed with playful energy. She is passionate about mental health and wellbeing being embedded in all she does.

Marie is a writer, performer and theatre maker. With over a decade of improv experience, Marie has performed with ImproQuo, Absolute Onions and Jens and Frens, and facilitated workshops, classes and jams. Marie is passionate about improv’s power to bring joy, boost confidence and foster connections. She is currently developing a solo theatre show. For more info about this and Marie’s work, visit marielcookson.co.uk