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Connecting with Online Musical Improv

Lel — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:43:11 +0000

Connecting with Online Musical Improv A blog from The Maydays, Rebecca MacMillan. You know that friend who constantly pesters you to try an experience you haven’t had before, and then you reluctantly try it thinking you will HATE it but however you manage to move on from there with your friendship, at least that will...

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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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Would my cat hate my improv shows?

Lel — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:58:36 +0000

Would my cat hate my improv shows? By Lloydie James Lloyd During the first lockdown, my home welcomed Yoda the cat. He is now 11 months old and we get on incredibly well but there is a small question about him that is bugging me; would Yoda hate my improv shows? We all want validation...

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Anxiety, social awkwardness and starting again

Rhiannon Vivian — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:23 +0000

‘Anxiety, social awkwardness and starting again’ by The Maydays, Rhiannon Vivian. I’ve always had the capacity to be wildly anxious. But these past 12 months have really turned that dial-up to Whoops It’s Come off In My Hand. Probably for two reasons. One, the world feels like it’s gone to the dogs, and two, being...

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Improv into Writing Taster Video

Jenny Rowe — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:58:39 +0000

Storystarters – Improv into Writing taster video from Jen Rowe Want to write fiction but can’t find the time? Love improv? Combine the two with Jen’s Online Improv Super-Elective: Storystarters – Improv into Writing Course starting 22nd April for 4 weeks, 2 pm-4 pm BST each week. Here’s a taster exercise to get you on...

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Separately Together; The improv teams that have never ‘met.’

Lel — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:51:59 +0000

Separately Together; The improv teams that have never ‘met.’ by The Maydays, Heather Urquhart Heather reflects on the last year since the world went online and all the new relationships and connections that have thrived in the improv world. Check out Heather’s new blog here. You can join our improv powerhouse for one of her...

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A Year of Polarities

Liz Peters — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:40:57 +0000

A Year of Polarities A year ago I was preparing to go and play in the ensemble team at IMPRO Amsterdam 2020. This epic festival brings improvisers from across the planet for one magical week of high quality improvised theatre, workshops and party. It was a truly wonderful experience. For me, it was part of...

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Jennifer’s Obsession With Puppets

Lel — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:42:08 +0000

Jennifer Jordan talks about her obsession with Improvised Puppetry and her top 5 tips to help bring your puppet to life. I’ve been trying to work out why I love puppets so much, and honestly, I still can’t put my finger on it. It must be the same reasons I love silent comedy, BSL...

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