GIT Improv 401 (Thursdays - 8 week course)

Our 4th level, focusing on advanced techniques in The Harold GIT Improv 401 This 8-week class is the fourth level of our curriculum and focuses on using more advanced techniques within the structure of "The Harold" - a popular longform show structure performed in theatres such as the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre. This class will explore different openings, group games, and advanced scenework skills. 8 Week Course (+ 2x Class Shows) Wednesdays 6.30pm-9.30pm (8 classes total) Start date: Thu 7th Jan 2027 (Every Thursday until…) End date: Thu 25th Feb 2027 Class Venue: Acting Coach Scotland (6 Harmony Row, Govan, G51 3BA) Graduation show: Class show #1: Mon 1st Feb 2027 (Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow) Class show #2: Tue 2nd Mar 2027 (Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow) Pricing: £200 Full Price (+ Eventbrite fees) £160 Concession (+ Eventbrite fees) 2 Scholarship spaces available The scholarships are two spots offered free of charge for people who would otherwise not be able to afford classes. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application process and you won’t be asked questions about your circumstances or background when requesting one of the scholarship places. Our hope with the scholarship is that we can encourage diversity and remove barriers of entry to learning improv. Apply to the waitlist if sold out (via Eventbrite) Prerequisites: GIT 301 (or equivalent) Taught by: Martin James Martin James founded the Glasgow Improv Theatre and studied improv at the Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. He has been performing and teaching improv across the UK and internationally for over a decade. Festival appearances include the Del Close Marathon in New York, the Edinburgh Fringe, Reykjavík and Berlin. He was a guest on the legendary improv podcast Yes Also and has written guest articles for Will Hines' improv Substack. "This guy's a fucking funny improviser from Scotland. He's really fucking funny and tall" - Chris Gethard [1] GIT Teachers: https://improvglasgow.co.uk/teachers GIT Refund policy: https://improvglasgow.co.uk/refunds *** About the Glasgow Improv Theatre The Glasgow Improv Theatre (“The GIT”) is the home of improv comedy in Scotland and one of the largest improv theatres in the UK. Founded in 2016 by Martin James—an alum of the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in Los Angeles—The GIT began with small shows in Glasgow pubs and quickly evolved into the cornerstone of Scotland's improv scene. Today, the theatre is run by Martin James and John McInnes, and it offers a full curriculum of improv training, from beginner drop-ins and Improv 101 to advanced, performance-focused classes. The GIT runs a packed weekly programme at The Old Hairdressers, including Harold Night and Perfect Improv—the latter featuring acclaimed guests such as Josie Long, Zara Gladman, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, and Marc Jennings. Each year, The GIT also holds open auditions for its House Teams, offering emerging performers free coaching, regular stage time, and a vibrant creative community. The theatre is committed to removing barriers to entry through its scholarship program, providing free training opportunities to support new and diverse talent. http://improvglasgow.co.uk/ http://twitter.com/improvglasgow http://facebook.com/improvglasgow http://instagram.com/improvglasgow