Drop-in Archives - The Maydays

“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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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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We’re recruiting improvisation teachers!

Lel — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:41:47 +0000

CALL FOR APPLICANTS We’re recruiting improvisation teachers! The Maydays are committed to diversity, and we hope to receive applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, class and physical ability. The Maydays are one of the UK’s longest-running improvisation companies established in...

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Starting all over again

Heather Urquhart — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:59:40 +0000

On April 9th 2012, I wrote an improv blog which talked about the concept of Beginner’s Mind. On April 14th 2020, I find myself sitting down to write an improv blog about the concept of Beginner’s mind. A perfect reminder of beginning again, and begin again we must. Improv is people standing in circles. Improv...

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