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 (31 Jan – 1 Feb)

Saturday: Homo Ludens – the playful human that learns through curiosity, exploration, and failure.
Sunday: Homo Relationalis – the human whose identity emerges through relationship.

Workshop 2: Polarities, Stories & Meaning (28 Feb – 1 March ):

Saturday: Homo Duplex – the human with inner tensions who becomes wise by holding space for paradox.
Sunday: Homo Narrans – the meaning-maker who tells stories to make sense of life, and to make life make sense.

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

Pricing:

• €279 per workshop
• Early bird: €199 per workshop (until 16h of Jan = 2 weeks 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.