IMPROV UTRECHT COURSES

NEW COURSES IMPROV THEATRE!

Drop in Improv Lessons Every Friday evening

Join our weekly drop in improv lessons every Friday evening, except during the summer and Christmas holidays. These sessions are open to everyone, whether you are completely new to improv or already have experience.

Each evening is playful, social, and welcoming. You will play fun improv games, learn core principles of improvisation, and connect with a friendly, open minded group of people. Many participants come alone, so it is an easy and relaxed way to meet others.

After the lesson, people usually head together to De Hondekop pub nearby for a drink and a chat.

Location Buurtcentrum De De Speler, Thorbeckelaan 18. You can enter together with the group between 19:50 and 20:00.
Time 20:00 to 22:00.
Pay what you can €10, €15, €20, or €1, depending on your finances.

Longform Toolbox 2 La Ronde
Advanced by Emma Holmes
Tue 15 Sept - 13 Dec

Go further into shaping complete longform pieces and dive deeper into finding and heightening the game, building stronger thematic connections, and exploring more defined formats.

You can work on pacing, rhythm, and emotional range and on making bold, clear choices as a group.

For advanced participants. This group is called On Stage!

Teacher: Emma Holmes
Location: Buurtcentrum De Jager
Time: Tuesdays 18:45-20:30
Price: €308

Beginners Plus Improv Course
by Emma Holmes
Tue 15 Sept - 13 Dec

Ready to build on the basics? This course is for people who already know the fundamentals of improv and want more practice, more games, and more confidence on stage.

You will explore how core improv principles apply in new and varied situations, including accepting offers, saying yes and, leaping into scenes, enjoying failure, and staying playful. Along the way, you will strengthen your stage presence, communication skills, and trust in yourself and your fellow players.

For participants who have completed one improv course.

Teacher: Emma Holmes
Location: Buurtcentrum de Jager
Time: Tuesdays 20:35 to 22:20
Price: €308

Characters & Stories
Intermediate 2 by Emma Holmes
Wed 16 Sept - 13 Dec

Let's dive into stories and scenes that are more meaningful. We will play improv story games, and try out open scenes. The focus is on the story structure, but you will use other improv skills like characters, relationships, emotions and finding the game.

For intermediate participants (two courses or more). This group is called Wednesday Wonders

Teacher: Emma Holmes
Location: Buurtcentrum Oase
Time: Wednesdays 20:35-22:20
Price: €308

Beginner Improv Course
by Rutger Pull
Tue 15 Sep - 15 Dec

Curious about improv and ready to try something new? This beginner course is the perfect place to start. You will learn the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive and playful environment, using simple games and exercises that focus on collaboration rather than performance.

Throughout the course you will explore playfulness, active listening, and creative thinking. You will practise letting go of mistakes, building confidence, and communicating more freely, both on stage and in everyday life. Most importantly, you will have a lot of fun along the way.

No theatre or performance experience is needed. This course is designed specifically for complete beginners.

Teacher: Rutger Pull
Location: Buurtcentrum Rosa
Time and day Tuesdays 19:30-21:30
Price €325

Stories & Scenes
Intermediate 1
by Burgert Kirsten
Wed 23 Sept - 15 Dec

Co-Creating Stories That Connect
This course is improvisers who have completed 2 improv courses and are ready to deepen their skills. Together, we'll explore the building blocks of compelling stories and discover how to create narratives that truly connect with an audience. We'll also dive into the essential ingredients of great improv scenes—learning how to build authentic relationships, create engaging characters, and find the moments that surprise, delight, and spark laughter

Teacher: Burgert Kirsten
Location: ZIMIHC Wittevrouwen
Time: Wednesdays 18:45-20:30 or 19:30-21:30
Price: €300

Theatrical Scene Craft
Intermediate/Advanced
by Sjoerd Provoost
Mon 28 Sep - 30 Nov

Using physicality, space and stage picture to create memorable Improv. We go beyond the talking heads and we explore other theatrical, visual engaging skills, like stage use, theatrical tension, edits and transitions, big and bold moves.

For intermediate and advanced participants. 9 lessons including a show.

Teacher: Sjoerd Provoost
Location: Buurtcentrum Rosa 2
Time: Mondays 19:30-21:30
Price: €235

Take the Floor
Intermediate/Advanced
by Matthijs Meulblok
Mon 5 Oct - 7 Dec

Insprired by the Dutch tv show De Vloer Op - truth on stage. We will play realistic dilemma's, regarding on social tensions, intimate relationships and moral conflicts. No games but raw, human theatre. We focus on character depth, realism, and narrative authenticity. For intermediate and advanced participants. 9 lessons including a show.

Teacher: Matthijs Meulblok
Location: Buurtcentrum Rosa 3
Time: Mondays 20:00-22:00
Price: €235

Improv for Life Weekend Workshop 1
31 Oct-1 Nov 2026

Improv for Life focuses on personal development through improvisation. This popular programme by Burgert Kirsten is normally taught over seven weeks and is now offered as an intensive weekend format.

The workshop explores play, presence, and relationships, using improv principles to increase self awareness, connection, and flexibility in everyday life. The weekends can be followed in any order.

Weekend dates Saturday & Sunday 31 Oct- 1 Nov, 10:00 to 17:00
Price: €279 per weekend, early bird €209, both weekends €379
location ZIMIHC Wittevrouwen

Improv for Life Weekend Workshop 2
28-29 Nov 2026

This second Improv for Life weekend focuses on polarities, stories, and meaning. Using improvisation as a tool, you will explore how we create narratives about ourselves and others, and how to hold opposites with more ease and curiosity.

The weekend stands on its own and does not require attending the first weekend. But it does require knwing the basics of improv.

Weekend dates Saturday & Sunday 28-29 Nov 2026 10:00 to 17:00
Price: €279 per weekend, early bird €209, both weekends €379
Location 't Pakhuis

to be planned: Improv Your Dutch Workshop

Improv Your Dutch uses improvisation to help you feel more comfortable speaking Dutch. In improv, mistakes are welcome and even celebrated. You are encouraged to be playful, silly, and relaxed, which makes it an ideal way to practise a new language.

The workshop focuses on building confidence, reducing fear of failure, and enjoying the process of learning. It is led by Jenny Hasenack, improv teacher, scientist, and language enthusiast.

Weekend workshop 10:00 to 13:00
Price: €57
More information and videos can be found at improvyourdutch.nl/workshops

WHY IS IMPROVISATION A 21st CENTURY SKILL?

Be ready to change
Yes And: think in possibilities
Improve your Listening & Communication skills
Be a team player: make your partner look good
Feel confident in speaking in front of an audience
Use failure to your advantage
Have fun while learning!

COURSES INFO

Trouble choosing a course? Other course requests? Do you need help with the payments? Do you want to be on a waiting list? Contact Marieke!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A COURSE OR WORKSHOP/COURSE?

Buy a ticket directly at https://improv-utrecht.weticket.io You can pay at once, or in 2 terms.
If you want an invoice with BTW: send an e-mail to marieke@improvutrecht.nl with your name, e-mail address, telephone number, name of the course .
Let us know if you have issues with finances, we have discount tickets for people with less income.
The course will start with a minimum of 8 participants. If a course is canceled you will be notified in time and offered an alternative course or date, or you will receive your money back.
We have Terms & Conditions about cancelling your sign up, at the bottom of the website

WHAT ARE THE LEVELS?

Beginners don’t have to have any experience in theatre. It will help if you have joined one of the Drop in lessons.

What level is Intermediate? Minimum of 2 beginners courses

What if I am not fluent in English? No problem! For most of us English is not our mothertongue. We keep it simple.