Free Association Improv Course

Level 1 - Weekly 8 Week Course - Intro to Longform Improv

Workshop dates:

• Sunday 4 January 2026
• Sunday 11 January 2026
• Sunday 18 January 2026
• Sunday 25 January 2026
• Sunday 1 February 2026
• Sunday 8 February 2026
• Sunday 15 February 2026
• Sunday 22 February 2026

Learn the art of quick thinking, unleash your creativity, grow in confidence, and discover a whole new level of camaraderie with classmates and castmates.

Through this 8 week course, this level teaches the fundamental principles of the FA style of long-form improvisation. The course focuses on building confidence, creating long form improv scenes and having fun!

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.

Learn how to apply the principles of ‘yes and’ to your improvisation

Improvise a whole scene from a single word inspiration

Learn and practise space work

Learn the importance of commitment in scenes

Gain confidence to perform an improvised scene from start to finish

There is no prerequisite for this course; anyone can join regardless of previous experience. If you have done a little improv before but not much long-form, it is recommended to start here.