Advanced Improvisation
Course overview
This course explores the principles of improvisation in-depth. You’ll develop your strengths as an improvisor to collaborate with other performers in longer-form improvisations and more challenging exercises. You’ll work on improvising in a variety of different formats, and develop a vocabulary for reflecting on your own performance to identify personal strengths and challenges.
This course builds on the fundamentals from Improvisation and is a suitable next step, but you do not need to have completed the previous level if you meet the entry requirements.
What will I learn on this course?
- Deepen your understanding of improvisation in performance
- Stretch your collaborative skills
- Understand how improvisation can be used in a variety of performance settings.
Entry Requirements
- Selection by application. You must have either 3 professional acting credits; OR the equivalent of at least one year of acting training; OR have completed Improvisation at RADA. Please see the application form for more information.
- Participants must be over 18 and have fluent, confident use and knowledge of the English language.
Who is this course suitable for?
- Confident performers looking to challenge their improvisation skills
- Working actors looking to collaborate in an open environment
- People who have already completed the Improvisation short course.
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Course information
What are the Terms and Conditions of my booking?
You can read the full Terms and Conditions here.
Will there be anything I need to prepare before the course starts?
There is no preparation to do before this class starts.
Is there any work to do outside of class time?
Participants will be encouraged to engage in a daily personal practise to develop points of technique covered in each session.
What’s included in the fee?
The fee covers the cost of your tuition for the times advertised above and any materials essential to the course (and not specified here as materials you need to provide yourself). The fee does not include any meals or accommodation.
RADA cannot provide written references for Short Course participants.
What materials or equipment do I need?
You need to wear loose clothing that you can move in freely.
I have a disability or access requirement – can reasonable adjustments be made?
We are able to make reasonable adjustments to our training where possible. Many of our courses are highly practical. Most involve movement and some may include work on the floor. You may also be asked to read from various texts. If you have access requirements and/or require more information on access and facilities in our RADA buildings, please email shortcourses@rada.ac.uk
Are there any funding or payment plans available?
There are no RADA Scholarships available for Short Courses. We cannot offer payment plans, and full payment is required to secure your place on a course.
Can RADA provide accommodation?
We are unable to provide accommodation for RADA Short Courses.
Please note that in the event of cancellation, RADA can accept no liability for any costs you may already have incurred; and we strongly recommend you purchase insurance cover for any travel or accommodation booked before the start of the course.
Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes. A Certificate of Completion is available for this course. Certificates are awarded to students who had no unexcused absences or lateness and operated within the obligations laid out in the Terms and Conditions.
Does the course count towards University credits?
There are no University Credits associated with this course.
What is the attendance policy?
Our attendance policy can be read within our Terms and Conditions. 100% attendance and punctuality are expected for all classes.
How do I register for an in-person course?
You will be providing most of the information we need when you fill in your application form or information form.
On the first day of your course, you will be asked to arrive at RADA up to 30 minutes before the start of your first session, and you need to bring a copy of your passport, and, if applicable, evidence of your right to join a short course in the UK.