“Just a wonderful experience with amazing teacher and atmosphere!”
Beginner Improv Classes in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Learn Improv. No Experience Required.
Overcome stage fright, meet new people and learn to think on your feet in a supportive, laugh-out-loud environment.
Next class starts: Monday 26th October at The Commons, Ormeau Road.*
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What can you expect?
Each class will include fun, low-stakes games to help us learn the basics of improv.
You'll learn to trust your instincts, support your scene partners and silence your inner critic.
“I can really see now why people love improv. You almost forget yourself; it’s actually a really freeing experience!(Which I never thought I’d say! 😂)”
Who is this class for?
You don’t need to be funny or have any experience. This Beginner’s Improv Class is designed for:
Absolute Beginners
You have never tried improv before and want to learn a new skill.
Professionals
You’d like to improve your public speaking, active listening and collaboration skills.
Creatively Curious
You’d like to do something fun and step outside of your comfort zone.
“I’ve taken away so much more than I expected from the course, particularly around listening. It’s made me think differently about how I communicate in my work environment too”
Class Info
Duration: 4 Weeks (Every Monday night)
Dates:
Monday 26 October
Monday 2nd November
Monday 9th November
Monday 16th November
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Location: The Commons, Ballynafeigh, Belfast
Class Size: Limited to 10 people.
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“Honestly, I loved it. I felt a huge difference in my confidence from Week 1 to Week 4.”
What will I get out of this class?
Over four sessions, alongside meeting new people and having a lot of fun and laughter, you will:
Boost Your Confidence
Feel more comfortable public speaking, sharing ideas, and using your voice.
Quiet Your Inner Critic
Anyone looking to improve public speaking, active listening and collaboration.
Sharpen Your Communication
Anyone wanting to try a fun new hobby and shake up their routine.
“I did so much laughing - it was a great stress relief!”
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Absolutely not. In fact, we focus more on finding what’s funny through being honest, authentic and reacting naturally in the moment.
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Wear comfortable clothes you can move around in easily.
Bring a water bottle or there is also tap water in the venue.
You might want to bring a notebook to make notes as you learn.
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Each class begins with an explanation of what to expect in the session, and every exercise will have clear instructions before we begin.
We prioritise your comfort: We will always take a 10-minute break in the middle of each session. You are welcome to step out of the room at any point.
No pressure: There is no pressure to move fast or make physical contact. You can free to sit out of an exercise if you just want to watch.
Adaptive learning: If you have any specific learning or communication needs, please just let Janey know and she will adapt the exercises as best as possible.
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Each session flows from the last. You could miss one, however it’s best to wait for the next class if you have to miss more than one.
FAQs
Meet Your Teacher
Janey Mac is an experienced improv performer, coach and teacher. She trained at the Free Association, Monkey Toast, and Hoopla in London, and at the world-renowned iO Theatre in Chicago.
As well as performing and hosting shows in London, she recently produced and toured her solo improvised show, ‘Janey Mac is Hot (Blame the Hormones)’, to sell-out audiences across the island of Ireland and was the guest artist for the Arts Council Northern Ireland’s Culture Night 2025 in Brussels.
Expect Janey’s classes to be full of warmth, care and playful energy!
“I think you are a brilliant and natural and fun teacher and I love how you made such a fun, welcoming, natural, inclusive and friendly energy that made everyone feel so comfortable and energised to do their absolute best! ”
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Book Your Place
This class is £60 or pay what you can (£20+) to help make this beginner’s class as accessible as possible.
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If you need to cancel, refunds are available up to 7 days before the class start date. If your plans change, just drop Janey an email to confirm your cancellation/refund.
“I loved playing the warm up games. It took away the awkwardness and made us all feel silly and fun and happy”