Improv for life

 Playful. Powerful. Transformative.

What if real life could feel more like improv—full of joy, connection, creativity, and flow?
Improv for Life is a one-of-a-kind course that blends the magic of improvisation with personal development. It’s not about being funny or performing on stage (though that might happen too!)—it’s about learning to navigate life with more presence, courage, and flexibility.

In this course, you’ll uncover the hidden wisdom in improv games and exercises, and apply it to real-life challenges in a way that’s light, energizing, and deeply impactful.

You’ll practice life-changing skills like:

• Being fully present
• Listening deeply
• Relating authentically
• Acting with courage
• Finding meaning in the moment

And explore rich, human themes. 

Whether you’re a professional, a creative, or a curious human navigating change, Improv for Life offers a safe, playful space to shift stuck patterns, unlock your creativity, and reconnect with what makes you feel truly alive.

Course Structure:

Four full days, split into two independent weekend workshops — join one or both!  

If you are new to improv it is recommended that you do Workshop 1 before you do Workshop 2. 

Workshop 1: Play, Presence & Relationships (16-17 May)

Saturday: We’ll explore the playful side of being human — how we learn and grow through curiosity, experimentation, and even failure. At the heart of this is presence: being fully in the moment, responding to what is actually happening rather than what we think should happen.

Sunday: We’ll focus on the relational side of being human — how our identity is shaped and revealed in connection with others.

Workshop 2: Polarities, Stories & Meaning (13-14 June)

Saturday: We’ll explore the inner tensions we all carry — the different pulls, needs, and paradoxes within us. Instead of fixing them, we’ll practice holding them with presence and curiosity, and see what wisdom emerges.

Sunday: We’ll explore how we create meaning through stories — how patterns form in our lives, and how shaping or breaking those patterns can lead to more honest and life-giving stories.

Sign up by clicking the blue button or go to improv-utrecht.weticket.io

Pricing:

• €279 per workshop
• Early bird: €209 per workshop (until 1 month before the date)
• Both workshops: €379
• all prices are including 21% VAT, ask Marieke for a specific invoice

What previous participants say:

“I feel more resourceful, more playful—and more me.”

“Before, I thought my life was a mess. Now I know—that’s just a story I tell myself.”

“It helped me see that I can choose my story, embrace both the good and the bad, and stay open to possibility.”

“I’ve noticed quite a change in my daily life.  I’m less anxious and better able to stay grounded, I’m having more fun in group situations and find socializing even more entertaining ”

More about the facilitator:

Burgert Kirsten is an Organizational Psychologist with a passion for unlocking adaptive, innovative, and integrated ways of working in teams and organizations. His Master’s research—focused on using improvisational theatre practices to spark workgroup innovation—was published in the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology.

He holds multiple certifications in individual and team coaching, accredited by the International Coach Federation, and has facilitated leadership, team innovation, and creative collaboration workshops for top South African business schools, leading companies, and international conferences.

Burgert Kirsten trained in improv at the renowned iO Theater in Chicago and performed for many years with Lagnes, South Africa’s longest-running Afrikaans improv group, which toured nationally and even had its own TV series.