Devising with Improvisation
Theatre Maker (at The Cockpit)
Artform: Performing arts
Event date: Sun, 11th Oct 2026
London
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Event Summary
Discover how improvisation can unlock new ideas and bring performances to life. Join The Cockpit's new resident company for this full-day workshop, exploring improvisation as a tool for devising.
Event Description
This workshop is ideal for actors, theatre-makers, directors, writers, and performers who want to develop their creative process and explore new ways of generating material. No experience in improvisation is required, and this is not an improvisational comedy class. Instead, the workshop focuses on improvisation as a means of discovery, collaboration, and experimentation within devised theatre. How does it work? Beginning with ensemble warm-ups and playful exercises, participants will explore a range of improvisational techniques designed to encourage spontaneity, responsiveness, and creative confidence. Through structured improvisations and group devising tasks, we will generate scenes from physical action, interaction, and unexpected discoveries. Participants will experiment with accepting offers, building on ideas, and creating material in real time, while exploring how improvisation can be used as a practical tool for devising performance. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to share work, reflect on the creative process, and exchange ideas with other artists. Date: Sunday 11 October 2026. Time: 10:30am to 5:30pm. Location: Studio 1 at The Cockpit. Cost: Early bird price: £99 (book by 28th September). Regular price £110. Check out our other "Devising With" sessions: Introduction to Devising (15 September) Devising with Images (3 October) Devising with Live Cinema (18 October). Save 10% when you book 2 or more Theatre Maker workshops.
Event Overview
- Event Title: Devising with Improvisation
- Type: Workshop
- Date: Sun, 11th Oct 2026
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Event: Devising with Improvisation
Organisation: Theatre Maker (at The Cockpit)
Postcode: NW8 8EH
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How to Book
Click on the link to book online or to book over the phone, give us a call on 020 7258 2925. The box office phone line is open 10.30am - 6pm, Monday - Friday and 12 noon - 6pm on Saturday.
- Contact name: Amy Clare Tasker & Francesca Tennant
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Theatre Maker (at The Cockpit)
Organisation Description
A community of classes, courses, scratch nights, readings and performance opportunities for theatre makers at The Cockpit. The Cockpit is the oldest purpose-built in-the-round theatre in London.