Course Archives - The Maydays

14th Annual Improv Retreat: Meet Your Teachers

Lel — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:44:04 +0000

With our 14th Annual Improv Retreat fast approaching we checked in with our Maydays coming to play this year. So let’s hear from the taciturn, one and only, Mr John Cremer! What are you most looking forward to at MIR22? Full immersion into improv joy What advice would you give to complete newbies...

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“Do You Trust Me?”

Lel — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:13:53 +0000

As Aladdin says in the 1992 animated feature, “Do you trust me?” Such a simple phrase, one used in countless situations. And one where in improv it is incredibly important but there are levels of it we can attempt to reach. Turning up to watch your first show is already a level...

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Summer Update: Hello from The Maydays

Lel — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:30:57 +0000

Hello Creative Cats! We made it through a wet and blustery spring and are hitting summer with factor 30 in our back pockets, as we can dream! As we dream big for summer, here’s what we’ve had going on and what’s in store from Maydays HQ. As is the tradition with our summer...

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Learner’s Journey

Jennifer Jordan — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:26:45 +0000

Learner’s Journey Four years ago, I started learning British Sign Language. I don’t really know why beyond the fact that a few friends had told me in recent years that they were learning and I became insanely jealous. Eventually, after several friends and several bouts of hot green eyes, I got the message and...

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Spring Update: Hello from The Maydays

Lel — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:45:16 +0000

Hello you lovely lot. Just a quick hi to let you know the latest news and what’s in store for spring over at Maydays HQ. Yes, it’s spring. Even though we’re still in our thermals, the crocuses are up, and we’re keeping a beady eye out for more sunshiny days. First up, you may be...

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The Difference Between Simple and Easy

Lel — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:45:50 +0000

The Difference Between Simple and Easy by Katy Schutte When most people see (good) improvisation, they don’t believe that it’s made up in the moment. There will always be a cynicism that the performers have somehow scripted a whole play or comedy show then found ways to change it just enough to fit in...

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Things they are a-changing

Lel — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:18:37 +0000

The Future of The Maydays/Nursery Collaboration When the pandemic struck in 2020, the directors of London-based Nursery Theatre and the Brighton-based Maydays were quick to join forces to become an online improvisation course provider. In part, to help their staff and teachers pay their rent and in part to keep the joy of improv alive...

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Brighton Improv Classes Update: LARGER Classes SMALLER Prices

Lel — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:04:28 +0000

We’ve had the best time playing in real life with our Brighton Improv community again. Our weekly improv drop-ins have been a delight with after class actual pints together in an actual pub! Our first monthly Musical improv drop-in was a blast and we’re super stoked to see so many of you back in beautiful...

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